Kurt Jones is utilizing an early-season betting strategy, focusing on players like Hugo Besson and another ASVEL guard for his bets in Thursday's EuroLeague games.
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Jones reports a successful recent outing, achieving a sweep on a limited slate of just three games, with all bets hitting their targets. The current odds for EuroLeague player props were available as of 8:30 AM ET on Thursday.
For Thursday's picks, Jones recommends the following:
- **Luca Vildoza Over 6.5 Points (-118 FanDuel)**: While Vildoza has shown inconsistency, he's been asserting himself and playing between 16 to 21 minutes per game, providing a solid opportunity for him to exceed this points total.
- **Thomas Walkup Under 4.5 Points (-122 FanDuel)**: With Walkup's playing time reduced to under 13 minutes per night, this number reflects a decrease in his scoring chances, making the under an appealing option.
- **Patty Mills Over 13.5 Points (-120 FanDuel)**: Mills is anticipated to perform well against Real Madrid, and Jones believes he can score significantly higher than this line.
- **Hugo Besson Over 10.5 Points (-114 FanDuel)**: Targeting Real Madrid's defensive vulnerabilities, Besson is expected to capitalize on the situation, similar to Mills.
- **Theo Maledon Under 13.5 Points (-118 FanDuel)**: Despite averaging 15.0 points per game, Maledon's minutes may be managed during this double-game week, and ASVEL's strategy may limit his scoring opportunities.
Jones encourages careful betting and suggests adjusting unit sizes based on risk, particularly with the potential for increased scoring from Mills and Besson in Thursday's matchups.