Vegas Play of the Day: James Harden vs. Rob Gronkowski Super Bowl prop

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In this Nov. 18, 2017 photo, Houston Rockets guards James Harden, left, and Chris Paul warm up before and NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Chris Paul has a long history of playoff heartbreak. So does James Harden. And coach Mike D’Antoni has more than either of them combined. Separately, they’ve never gotten it done at playoff time. Together, their fortunes might change. They’ve led the Houston Rockets to the NBA’s best record going into these playoffs. In a league that Golden State and Cleveland have dominated in recent years this might be the Paul-Harden-D’Antoni triumvirate that breaks through this spring.

By Case Keefer

Sat, Feb 2, 2019 (2 a.m.)

The fifth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun's sports staff is now under way, effective July 1.

Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.

Past winners are Case Keefer in 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.

James Harden total points, assists and rebounds plus-2.5 vs. Rob Gronkowski receiving yards: $330 to win $300

Who says there’s only one day a year when the Super Bowl is eligible for Play of the Day? Let’s take advantage of the thousands of prop bets, and gamble on one that’s stretching over the next two days.

This one is convenient for me, because I’m shorting almost everything that pertains to Gronkowski in the Super Bowl. The Rams are strong against tight ends, and Gronkowski is no longer the force of nature he was in the old days.

James Harden, on the other hand, just keeps increasing his force-of-nature rankings. He’s on one of the most insane tears in NBA history, and is averaging 36 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.

I think somewhere in the 50s is the high end of where Gronkowski will wind up with yards in the Super Bowl. Harden may flirt with getting to 50 points alone before considering assists and rebounds in the Rockets’ game at Utah tonight.

He cracked the half-century mark three times in January. These cross-sport bets are always tricky and don’t offer a ton of value, but they’re fun and it’s a special time on sports betting calendar.

Why shouldn’t Play of the Day join in on the fun and count on Harden?

Current Standings: Keefer (26-21-2, $12,226), Brewer (16-15-2, $10,690), Emerson (2-3, $6,987), Grimala (15-14-1, $5,150)

Case Keefer can be reached at 702-948-2790 or [email protected]. Follow Case on Twitter at twitter.com/casekeefer.

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