NBA prop bets feature Jimmy Butler and Mikal Bridges

Today in the NBA, there are eight games scheduled, with one matchup drawing special attention. Jimmy Butler will return to Miami to face the Heat for the first time since being traded to the Golden State Warriors. Butler's performance is highly anticipated, and oddsmakers have set his total points over/under at 20.5 or 21.5. Bettors are considering whether to wager on his scoring or on a combined total of points, rebounds, and assists set at 34.5. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has had great success with NBA predictions, suggests several prop bets for tonight's games. For Butler, the model favors betting on him to make over 1.5 steals and blocks at +115 odds. Butler has been a strong defensive player, averaging 1.7 steals per game during his time with Miami. Mikal Bridges is also expected to have a good game. The model predicts he will achieve over 21.5 points plus rebounds, given his recent scoring and rebounding performances. He has shown aggression from the three-point range, which could help boost his numbers. Fred VanVleet is projected to secure over 3.5 rebounds at odds of +116. He has surpassed this mark in four of his last six games and is averaging 4.3 rebounds for the month. Miles Bridges is another player to watch. The model suggests he will get over 30.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists tonight. He has regularly exceeded this total in recent games and has strong averages this season. Lastly, Stephon Castle is projected to achieve over 7.5 rebounds and assists at -130 odds. He has shown potential for high assist numbers, and his rebounding has been consistent in recent games. These projections offer a mix of safe and high-reward betting opportunities for tonight's NBA games.