Jon Metler
Jon Metler
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Having played, coached, and officiated basketball, Jon immediately turned his attention to the NBA and college basketball when he entered the sports betting space. Sports betting has been a part of his life for over 14 years, and he specializes in futures markets and player props, particularly in the NBA. In pursuit of value, he keeps a close eye on movements in the betting markets. He believes strongly in analytics and staying ahead of the curve; let the numbers do the talking.
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Sports movie: Space Jam
Sports snack: Pizza
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Knicks vs Pacers Prop Picks and Best Bets: Big Ragu Racks Up Points
Find out why our NBA betting picks believe the pendulum has swung far too much in one direction in the Donte DiVincenzo odds when he and the Knicks visit the Pacers for Game 6 tonight.
Jalen Brunson Odds and Props: Nesmith's Range Gives Knicks Star Fits
Jalen Brunson has had the Knicks on his back for most of the NBA playoffs, and his point prop totals are climbing. Find out why Jon Metler's NBA betting picks are bearish on Brunson sending the Pacers packing in Game 6.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prop Picks and Best Bets: Minnesota Sells Out With Season on the Line
The Minnesota Timberwolves are clinging to their postseason life ahead of Game 6 tonight at Target Center. With desperation starting to seep in, our Nuggets vs Timberwolves props expect the TWolves to sell out. Find out how and why below!
Cavs vs Celtics Prediction, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Blowout potential may make bettors weary about some player props, but our NBA picks have found an edge on Sam Hauser regardless of the game script.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Shy Away from SGA
NBA player prop lines move more than you think over the course of a playoff series, case-and-point Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's points prop. Our NBA betting picks believe it's moved too much in one direction and that it's time to reverse course tonight.
Pacers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Aaron Nesmith puts on his shooter's gloves tonight at Madison Square Garden as our NBA betting picks like the guard to hit double-digit points in addition to his job guarding Knicks PG Jalen Brunson.
NBA Prop Picks Powered by EV Analytics: Expert Analysis from Jon Metler & Adam Scherer
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Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Best NBA Player Props Today: Doncic Finds Scoring Touch vs OKC
The Thunder have done a fine job in limiting Luka Doncic's production, but it has come at a cost: Kyrie Irving has torched them. They need to shift gears, which can open lanes for Doncic in Game 4 tonight as he headlines our favorite NBA props.
Knicks vs Pacers Prediction, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Tyrese Haliburton found his groove in Game 2, but it wasn't enough. With the season on the line, our NBA picks are backing the Pacers to once again lean on him to exploit the Knicks' hobbled defense.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Nickeil of Time
Find out why our NBA betting picks think the time is now to pounce on this Nickeil Alexander-Walker prop, and why Nikola Jokic might have as little success in Minnesota tonight as he's had in Denver.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Bearish on Brown
The NBA player prop markets can be like stocks with how they rise and fall, and everyone's familiar with the phrase "buy low, sell high." Find out why our NBA betting picks are selling on Jaylen Brown tonight.
Jalen Brunson Odds and Props: Inflated Totals Keep Knicks Guard in Check
Jalen Brunson is on one. There's no denying that. However, our NBA expert Jon Metler believes today's point total is a tad bit inflated when you consider the amount of basketball he's playing.
Pacers vs Knicks NBA Player Props Today: Time for McBride to Shine?
There haven't been many opportunities for the Knicks' bench to produce but with their props now dropping, now may be the time to strike. Read more in our Pacers vs. Knicks Game 2 player props below.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Value With Gafford as a Playmaker
With Round 2 set to get underway tonight for four teams, our NBA player props focus on finding matchup issues that should come to the forefront early on. We're talking about a superstar struggling to score, a big man leading in transition, and a center who turns creator. Find out who and why below!
NBA Parlay & SGP Picks: Odds and Predictions for Monday's Playoff Games
Tyrese Haliburton wasn't exactly filling up the bucket against the Bucks in Round 1, but our NBA parlay pick expects that to change when the Pacers play the Knicks.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Analyzing Ant-Man's Shifting Expectations
Anthony Edwards is averaging nearly 40 points per game over his last three contests and is fetching a much higher scoring total tonight as a result. Is he ready to answer the call once more? Read our NBA player props for May 6 below to find out.
Cavaliers vs Magic Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
The Magic crushed the Cavaliers last time they met in Orlando, but with the series on the line, and an underrated absence, our NBA picks think this could be curtains for the upstart franchise.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Value on Strus Stands Out
Max Strus figures to play a valuable role in the Cavaliers offense as they seek to eliminate the Magic, but our NBA betting picks believe that isn't adequately being factored into his NBA player props tonight.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Bet on Batum
Nicolas Batum tends to fly under the radar, but our NBA player prop picks have taken note, and are targeting him Thursday to pad bettors' bankrolls as the 76ers take on the Knicks.
