![]() ![]() *Simmons has hit the OVER in each of the bolded props Points, Rebounds, Assists Total: 35.5 (-110) Here are the lines for Simmons: Ben Simmons player prop bets vs. As you prepare to take in plenty of basketball, we’ll be keeping you updated on Simmons’ fantasy basketball and DFS stats, while also seeing how he does against his player props on DraftKings Sportsbook for the game. With Joel Embiid out for the Sixers, they’ve needed big performances from Ben Simmons, who has mostly delivered. The loaded MLK Day slate features 14 games, including the Philadelphia 76ers at the Brooklyn Nets. So looking at the props, we’re on track for the OVER on points, rebounds, assists, plus a double-double, potentially a triple-double and total points/rebounds/assists hit. He’s up to 19.75 fantasy points on DraftKings at $9,100 for the early slate. Simmons is also up to 33.5 FPTS at the half, which is returning solid value on the early slate.įirst Quarter Update: Simmons continues to carry the Sixers without Embiid, scoring eight points with three assists and three rebounds in nine minutes to start MLK Day vs. ![]() Rebounds may be a bit tough, but again, triple-double in play and the pace/scoring in this game have been higher than expected. ![]() The points total should get there and Simmons only need a few assists for the over. Triple-double watch continues and we’ll probably have to sweat out some of these overs a bit. He’s up to 15 points, four rebounds and seven assists in 20 minutes in the first half. ![]() Halftime Update: We’re still in a good place for Simmons to hit some of these player prop overs. Simmons has 57.25 FPTS and another quarter to operate, so if he can reach the triple-double, he’d be on pace for potentially a career high in fantasy points. Two more boards and we’ve got the rebound total and the combined PT/REB/AST total OVER is history as well. So that’s a smash button on the point total and he’s hit the over in assists. Third Quarter Update: Simmons is up to 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds after the third quarter vs. Simmons also made his case for Defensive Player of the Year with five steals and a pair of blocks. He’s been consistently hitting his point total over with Embiid out, so until the lines adjust, this is a spot we should keep going back to. It was the fifth straight game Simmons had more than 20 points while Joel Embiid remains out. His triple-double was the second in January, while the 34 points matched a career high. Simmons stepped up again to help the Sixers survive the Nets in Brooklyn. Netsįantasy basketball stats: 34 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists - 84 FPTS The Nets didn’t need any more scorers, but a player who could help them kick their affinity for iso-ball - they finished last season No.1 in isolation frequency, according to NBA advanced stats, a habit that contributed to their fall to 10th in offensive efficiency - would certainly help.Ben Simmons fantasy basketball, player prop recap vs. After the game he mentioned that “getting down in a stance” was a bit more difficult post back surgery, but added that he had no concerns.Īnd with him, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving all sharing the floor, we saw flashes of just how overwhelming the Nets’ offence could become with him. There were no lingering limitations from the back injury that required surgery and contributed to his absence last season. The first bit of good news: Physically, Simmons, who finished the game with six points, five assists and four rebounds in 19 minutes of action, looked fine. Ben Simmons with the turnaround fadeaway: /JbKEf9dqXF- Kevin Kinkead October 4, 2022 ![]()
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