NBA Projections: Five PRAs to watch for NBA betting on Saturday, March 7

If you’re looking to sharpen your betting card for tonight’s slate, the PRA (Points + Rebounds + Assists) market is where the real action is. Combining a player's overall floor into one metric gives you a safety net against a cold shooting night, provided they’re crashing the boards or dime-ing up teammates.

Based on the latest NBA Player Projections data, here are the top 5 players projected to dominate across the board tonight.

1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC)

Game: Warriors vs. Thunder

Projected PRA: 43.9

Tip: 8:30 PM ET

Shai sits at the top of the mountain tonight with a massive 43.9 PRA projection. While he’s widely known as a lethal scorer, his ability to affect every facet of the game is what makes this number pop.

• Scoring: Leads the pack with a projected 32.1 PTS.
• Support Stats: He isn't just a bucket; he’s projected for 4.6 REB and 7.2 AST.
• Defensive Bonus: He’s also slated for 1.3 STL, showing he'll be active in the passing lanes against the Warriors' high-motion offense.

2. Jalen Johnson (ATL)

Game: 76ers vs. Hawks

Projected PRA: 43.1

Tip: 6:00 PM ET

Jalen Johnson has quietly become a triple-double threat every time he steps on the hardwood. Against a Philadelphia team that can be vulnerable on the glass, Johnson is projected for a near-elite 43.1 PRA.

• Double-Double Watch: He is the only player in the top five projected for double-digit rebounds (10.2 REB).
• Playmaking: His 9.3 AST projection is staggering for a forward, nearly rivaling elite point guards.
• Efficiency: With 23.6 PTS expected, he’s the engine of the Hawks' transition game tonight.

3. Cade Cunningham (DET)

Game: Nets vs. Pistons

Projected PRA: 42.5

Tip: 6:00 PM ET

Cade remains the undisputed "do-it-all" leader for the Pistons. Facing Brooklyn, he’s projected to be the primary facilitator of the entire slate.

• The Dime King: He leads this group with a projected 10.8 AST.
• All-Around Floor: A projected line of 25.7 PTS and 6.0 REB gives him one of the highest floors for DFS and prop bettors alike.
• Range: Don't overlook his 2.0 3PM projection, which helps buoy that scoring total.

4. Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL)

Game: Jazz vs. Bucks

Projected PRA: 42.2

Tip: 8:00 PM ET

The "Greek Freak" is a perennial PRA titan, and tonight against Utah is no different. While his scoring projection (26.3 PTS) is slightly lower than his season peaks, his peripheral stats keep his value sky-high.

• Glass Eating: Projected for 9.2 REB, he should have no trouble finding second-chance points.
• Point-Forward Role: A healthy 6.7 AST projection suggests the Bucks will be running the offense through him at the top of the key.
• Paint Dominance: Interestingly, he has the lowest 3-point projection (0.6 3PM) in this group, meaning almost all his damage is coming from the restricted area.

5. Kawhi Leonard (LAC)

Game: Clippers vs. Grizzlies

Projected PRA: 41.0

Tip: 8:00 PM ET

Rounding out the top five is "The Klaw." In a matchup against a gritty Memphis squad, Kawhi’s efficiency is expected to shine.

• Pure Scoring: He’s projected for a robust 29.7 PTS, second only to SGA on this list.
• Consistency: With 7.2 REB and 4.1 AST, he provides a steady contribution even if the Grizzlies try to double-team him.
• Sharp Shooting: He leads the top five in projected triples with 2.6 3PM, making him a dual-threat in both the PRA and 3-Pointer markets.