Top NBA Prop Bets for Monday, March 17th: Key Picks to Watch

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Monday, March 17th, presents several exciting NBA matchups, and for bettors, there are multiple opportunities to place strategic prop bets. With 10 games on the slate, key player performances and favorable matchups create solid betting options.

Rather than focusing on just team outcomes, NBA prop bets give a unique angle to predict individual player stats. Below are three top prop picks that stand out for Monday, offering potential value based on the current form and expected roles of the players involved.

1. Stephon Castle

With De'Aaron Fox out for the season, Stephon Castle has taken on an expanded role for the Sacramento Kings. Although Castle started slowly after Fox’s injury, he delivered seven assists in his most recent game, showing his ability to contribute across multiple stat lines.

The model expects Castle to continue in this playmaking and rebounding role, making the over on 4.5 combined assists and rebounds a valuable bet, especially with the additional opportunities in his expanded role.

2. Devin Booker
Devin Booker is poised to be the focal point of the Phoenix Suns' offense on Monday. With Bradley Beal's injury issues, Booker has been taking on a larger scoring role, averaging 28.7 points per game when Beal is sidelined.

Even if Beal plays, Booker is projected to score around 26 points. Given his consistent ability to score, betting the over on 25.5 points offers strong value for this game, especially with Booker carrying a significant offensive load.

3. Donovan Clingan
Donovan Clingan’s rebounding ability has been impressive recently, making the over 10.5 rebounds a solid pick. When playing at least 24 minutes, Clingan has surpassed this line in several games.

Against the Washington Wizards, who often struggle with interior defense, Clingan is projected to grab about 12 rebounds. This makes the over 10.5 rebounds a strong bet, particularly given his recent form and the favorable matchup for a big performance in the paint.


Each of these prop bets—Devin Booker over 25.5 points, Donovan Clingan over 10.5 rebounds, and Stephon Castle over 4.5 assists + rebounds—offers significant potential based on current player roles and matchups. By focusing on players with an increased workload, these picks provide solid options for bettors on Monday.