2023-24 NBA Player Props, Breakdown, Odds, and Picks (Dec 5)

• We’ve got two NBA player props for you for Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
• Our prediction is that Giannis Antetokounmpo will wreak havoc on the Knicks this evening.
• Kevin Durant’s high-scoring spree looks likely to continue tonight against the Lakers.

The 2023-24 NBA In-Season Tournament continues with another set of quarterfinal games. Tuesday, December 5, is when two games are on the program, both televised by TNT.

The games in question are the New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers. We’re going to see a lot of star power on the court in both of those games, which is why they both seem ideal for NBA player props.

Knicks vs. Bucks

How to Watch

• When: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin                                       
• Channel: TNT

Odds

Prop Pick

Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a wonderful time after coming back from a calf injury. In his last nine games, we saw him score 30+ points on six occasions. Four of those were at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, which is where tonight’s Knicks vs. Bucks game is taking place.

The Greek Freak will want to pun on a good show for his fans in Wisconsin and the Knicks won’t be able to stop him. Our prediction is that he’s gonna score over 30 points once again.

Suns vs. Lakers

How to Watch

• When: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California                                             
• Channel: TNT

Odds

Prop Pick

In the 2023-24 NBA, the LA Lakers have been phenomenal defensively. It’s mostly thanks to Anthony Davis and LeBron James who have been great in the air throughout the season despite struggling with fitness on a couple of occasions.

Coach Darvin Ham will probably want to make sure these two veterans remain healthy for the regular season. That’s why they might not get much time on the court in the In-Season Tournament.

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As a result, we could see their opponents score a lot of points tonight. If the Suns are going to do it, it’s very likely that their points leader Kevin Durant will be the one to lead the charge. That’s why our prop pick for the Suns vs. Lakers game is Durant over 28.5 points.