The NBA is back in full go mode after the All-Star break. Two days of games and we are sitting at an 8-4 record on the free plays. Coming off a 5-1 day yesterday and looking to keep it rolling. There are only three games on Saturday but I got a look in each contest for us.

Kristaps Porzingis: Over 18.5 Points (-125)

This has more to do with Porzingis than it does the matchup; both play a role per usual. The Knicks have been pretty solid against Centers when it comes to points allowed, but looking into each contest, it has more to do with their opponents lacking a Center who scores points. Over the last 15 games they have played the Sixers (No Embiid), Grizzlies (No JJJ), Hornets, Nets, Mavericks, Raptors, and Wizards. They did keep AD and Adebayo in check on low shot attempts, but Sengun (Twice with 18), Jokic (31), and Myles Turner (23) were able to score the ball. This is more about Porzingis who averages 20 a night and has had success against the Knicks.  In 11 games he has cleared this line 9 times. His last three (all of which have been as a Celtic), Porzingis has scored 30, 21, and 21. The 30 point game came in Madison Square Garden to start the season. Over these same 11 games he has made 2+ threes in 9 of them. He has made 3+ in all three games this season against the Knicks, and knocked down five of them in the 30 point game at New York. There is a little more juice here, but give me Porzingis Over 1.5 Threes Made  (-150).

Anthony Edwards: Over 36.5 PRA (-120)

The Timberwolves are coming off a tough loss to the Bucks on Friday night and now get the Brooklyn Nets at home, in the second of a back to back. Edwards played 38 minutes but he is 22 years old and has a ton of gas in the tank. He has played back to back 30+ minutes games this season and there is no reason that Saturday will be any different. It was a tough shooting night for Ant-Man as he went 10-27 from the field, although he hit a few big threes at the end to make it a little interesting. Although he did not shoot the ball well, he managed to clear the line of 36.5 PRA with a total of 41. He has cleared this line in seven straight games! According to htagbasketball.com, the Nets are the 10th best scoring matchup, and 7th best rebound matchup per game for Shooting Guards. Even though the Nets are above average against guards in the assist department (12th worst for shooting guards), Ant averages 5+ assists per game and has the ball in his hands quite a lot for this offense. Edwards is the star of this team. We expect him to show up after a tough loss and handle business in all three areas.

Cade Cunningham: Over 21.5 Points (-110)

Cade is coming off of a nice 30 point game against the Pacers and now gets the Orlando Magic in Detroit. Last time we took Cade’s points (at the Lakers) he came up short, but the volume was there and I believe it will be in this one as well. The Magic have been exploited by Point Guards all season long. They allow the 5th most points per game to the position on the year. Jalen Duren and Simone Fontecchio are other scoring options for this team but the matchups for Duren and Fontecchio are not great, and they are not big scorers to begin with. The other starting guard is Jaden Ivey who has the best matchup outside of Cade, but is also a 15 points per game type player. The books have this is at Detroit +7, so they expect a fairly close contest. The other options could have a night of course, but give me the best player with the best matchup here. Cade looks rested and healthy after the break, and the Pistons will need him to have a big scoring night in order to keep this one within striking distance.