NBA Picks for Saturday, January 31, 2026: P.J. Washington Over 0.5 Blocks & Jarace Walker Over 1.5 Threes Props to Target
Saturday, January 31, 2026, features a loaded NBA slate packed with lucrative player prop betting opportunities. Bettors should zero in on P.J. Washington to exceed 0.5 blocks as the Mavericks face the Rockets, and Jarace Walker to surpass 1.5 threes when the Pacers take on the Hawks. These NBA player props stand out due to sky-high recent hit rates and favorable matchups, offering sharp edges for today's action.
P.J. Washington - BLOCKS OVER 0.5
P.J. Washington continues to dominate defensively for Dallas, clearing 0.5 blocks at an 80% clip over his last 5 games, 90% in the last 10, and a remarkable 95% across the last 20.
The Statistical Edge
Washington's length and timing have produced consistent blocks, with him averaging 1.2 blocks per game over his recent stretch while playing 33 minutes per contest in the Mavericks' versatile lineup.
- L5 games: 80% hit rate (4/5), with 2+ blocks in three straight before a quiet night.
- L10 games: 90% hit rate (9/10), maintaining production amid increased frontcourt minutes.
- L20 games: 95% success (19/20), proving long-term reliability as a shot-blocker.
Matchup Analysis
Houston ranks bottom-8 in opponent blocks allowed per game, struggling to protect the rim against forwards like Washington, who has crushed this prop at a perfect 100% rate in 3 head-to-head games versus the Rockets.
The Mavericks are riding a three-game win streak into Houston, where the game's projected total exceeds 228 points, boosting shot volume and block opportunities in a high-pace clash.
Backed by elite trends and a dream matchup, this prop is a stone-cold lock.
P.J. Washington
DAL vs HOU
Jarace Walker - THREES OVER 1.5
Jarace Walker has heated up from deep for Indiana, exceeding 1.5 threes at an 80% clip over his last 5 games, 90% in the last 10, and 70% across the last 20.
The Statistical Edge
Walker's expanded role has unlocked his shooting stroke, draining an average of 2.8 threes per game lately on 42% efficiency while attempting 6.2 attempts nightly.
- L5 games: 80% hit rate (4/5), connecting on 3+ threes in four of those with volume spiking.
- L10 games: 90% hit rate (9/10), thriving as Indiana's key perimeter threat amid lineup tweaks.
- L20 games: 70% success (14/20), with upward trajectory signaling sustained deep shooting.
Matchup Analysis
Atlanta sits in the bottom 5 for threes allowed to wings, yielding 4.2 made threes per matchup to similar players, a vulnerability Walker can exploit with no prior head-to-head data but ideal stylistic fit.
The Pacers boast the league's top offensive rating over their 5-game win streak, projecting an over-235 point total against Atlanta's porous defense, priming Walker for heavy usage from beyond the arc.
With scorching recent form and a perimeter-friendly foe, this threes prop screams value and is primed to cash.
Jarace Walker
IND vs ATL