The best NBA Player Props for March 6 include Moses Moody and Jabari Smith Jr. both having something to prove with their current rosters, and these two stats show why they're in great spots to prove that on Thursday night.

Jabari Smith Jr. waited several weeks recovering from a hand injury that removed his services from the Houston Rockets' lineup. His return game featured Smith J

Amid the Houston Rockets’ 48-point first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend, the return of Jabari Smith Jr. — and more importantly, Ime Udoka’s utilization of the third-year big — was a reminder of his value.

On night two of a split back-to-back, the Rockets will play at Utah on Saturday night. It’s the first meeting between the longtime rivals this season.

HOUSTON — Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was set to return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.

(AP Photo/Bethany Baker) Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) looks to pass the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker ...

HOUSTON — Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds ... of not having some players Saturday night in Utah as the Rockets play back-to-back games.

Winners of three of their past four, the Rockets also saw the return of Jabari Smith Jr., who totaled 15 points ... will be the first of three between Utah and Houston in the next six weeks.