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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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 Prop Picks Powered by EV Analytics: Expert Analysis from Jon Metler & Adam Scherer
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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.
Heat vs Celtics Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
With Kristaps Porzingis sidelined with an injury, how will the Celtics deploy their lineup in a potential clincher against an even more banged-up Heat squad? Jon Metler takes a look at Jayson Tatum's inflated scoring prop odds to find the best value.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Harden Heaves Helpers in Pivotal Clash With Dallas
Our favorite NBA player prop picks today highlight a pair of Clippers guards looking to facilitate offense in a key Game 5 vs. the Mavericks. James Harden, in particular, will rack up the dimes as Dallas focuses on stopping his shot from dropping.
Magic vs Cavaliers Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Four straight blowouts have caused minutes to fluctuate for both team's starters, but our NBA picks believe Gary Harris will make the most of his time on the court in Game 5.
Celtics vs Heat Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Bam Adebayo has been called upon to step up for this shorthanded Miami offense, and our NBA picks expect those extra touches to translate into dimes.
Best NBA Player Props Today: Ingram Plays Role of Facilitator
If the Pelicans want to pull off a massive comeback vs. the Thunder, they will need more out of Brandon Ingram. However, this doesn't have to manifest in his points total, as Jon Metler points out in his favorite NBA player prop picks tonight.
Cavaliers vs Magic Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
The Magic have shot poorly through the first two games of this series. With the venue shifting to Orlando, our betting picks expect the role players to step up and drain more threes to potentially help pull even with the Cavaliers.
Pacers vs Bucks Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
It was a tale of two halves for Damian Lillard in Game 1, but with the Pacers seemingly having found a way to slow down Dame, our NBA picks are expecting the Milwaukee PG to take a more passive approach in Game 2.
Magic vs Cavaliers Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game
Cole Anthony's inability to play defense led to his minutes getting trimmed in Game 1, but our NBA picks think Orlando's desperation for buckets will pave the way for the Magic PG to see increased usage.
