The NBA is back! There are storylines abound throughout the league including what will the re-vamped New York Knicks look like? Does Victor Wembanyama have a ceiling for his sophomore season? What teams will surprise and flop? It's all up in the air during the best time of year with the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB all going on at the same time. I'll be coming to you on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with my best NBA player props. Last year I finished 156-120 so I hope to run back another winning season.
As always, monitor injury news and lineup announcements. The best way to stay sharp regarding NBA player props is by staying on top of the news. The second best way is to shop around at different books. Player props rarely have identical odds across platforms so make sure you're getting the best value. What a time to be alive. It was an amazing start to the season so let's get into it and find some more winners.
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Friday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
Last Time: 0-3 | Season: 6-3 | Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Isaac Okoro Over 8.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-115)
It's not exactly the most interesting bet to start a 10-game slate off with but I'm quite surprised to see how low this combo prop sits at. It is early in the season and rotations are still up in the air but in the season opener he played just under 20 minutes at Toronto. His usage wasn't that high but after averaging 27 minutes a game last year and over nine points, even a happy medium of 22 minutes with six points, three boards, and an assist sends this prop clear over. Detroit isn't exactly a scary defense and with this spread at double-digits, there is clear blowout potential which would only help Isaac Okoro's playing time and ability to get to double digits across the board.
Cam Thomas Under 26.5 Points (-125)
Considering the Over/Under is at 215, the lowest on the slate, it's quite surprising how high Cam Thomas' point prep is. I know he's coming off a 36-point outing but last year he only averaged 22.5 and Orlando is one of the toughest matchups to go against. Not only will this be a pace-down spot for Brooklyn but Orlando was the best defense in the league to finish off the season last year, stifling opponents up and down the court. They also limited opposing shooting guards to the fifth-lowest scoring output in the NBA. Thomas is for sure a volume shooter so he doesn't exactly have to have the most efficient output but I simply don't see the high opportunity here on the road in Orlando with an already low total.
Collin Sexton Over 16.5 Points (-110)
If you haven't heard, the BettingPros Prop Bet Cheat Sheet is one of the best tools for your betting needs in the industry. A lot of my success last year came from their projections and I highly recommend using it for any sport. Tonight, the Sheet projects Sexton closer to 20 points, giving this prop a 72 percent chance of hitting. Considering the matchup, I couldn't agree more. Golden State isn't exactly known for their defense and they will pace up a Jazz team who finished the season surprisingly in the top-10 of the league in pace of play. After scoring 16 points across 25 minutes in their season opener, tonight should be a more favorable look for the Alabama product who averaged almost 19 points last year across 27 minutes. I expect this prop to continue rising throughout the season so I see this as a great buy-low spot for him.
Other Bets:
Kevin Durant Over 24.5 Points (-110)
Cameron Payne Over 9.5 Pts + Ast + Reb (-120)
Gradey Dick Under 19.5 Pts + Reb (-115)
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