We are in store for a solid eight-game slate that offers up a plethora of opportunities in the NBA player props department. Here are some of our favorites for Sunday, November 23rd.
Sunday’s Best NBA Player Props
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Michael Porter Jr. 35 + Points + Rebounds + Assists (-128)
We are going back to the well on this prop, simply because it's been a consistent hit over the last couple of weeks. Michael Porter Jr. once again will take the reins as the top scoring option in Brooklyn, while Cam Thomas remains out with a left hamstring strain. The Nets have three wins on the season, and take on a Raptors team that is extremely gracious regarding counting stats.
Porter has eclipsed a combined 35+ points + rebounds + assists in six out of 10 contests. The Nets forward is averaging 27.1 points, with 8.6 boards and three assists through 10 games. Porter is knocking down 48.9% of attempts and has made 33 three-pointers over that span.
The veteran forward has scored at least 24 points in seven out of his last eight games. Porter has scored at least 30 points in five contests this season, and has accumulated a combined 35 points + rebounds + assists in three out of the last four games.
Neemias Queta 9.5 Points (-135)
This is another selection that has not missed to date. No reason to get fancy when the results are successful. Neemias Queta ranks 10th in the league amongst his contemporaries in regards to field goal rate - connecting on 61.8% of attempts. The Celtics center has experienced a slight improvement in his playing time over the past eight games. Queta has been on the floor an average of 27.1 minutes in the previous six contests, compared to a season average of 24.8
Queta has played 29+ minutes in four out of the last seven games and is averaging 9.5 points per game this season. However, these numbers increase to 12.9 points when playing at home. Queta has exceeded 9.5 points in three out of the last four games.
The Boston center is averaging 14.3 points on 70.1% shooting from the field over the last three home games. Queta scored a combined 13 points in two games at Orlando this season. Having said that, we feel he bounces back at home today and scores at least 10 points.
Austin Reaves 2+ Three-Pointers Made (-121)
Austin Reaves is connecting on the second-highest amount of three-pointers for the Lakers this season. The 27-year-old is knocking down 2.6 baskets from deep each contest. Reaves has made at least two shots from beyond the perimeter in nine out of 12 games.
Utah is allowing the most three-pointers made on the season (16 per game). Over the last three contests, the Jazz have surrendered an average of 17.7 baskets from deep - including 23 against Oklahoma City on Friday. Opponents are hitting 44.5 % of their three-point attempts over the last three games against the Jazz.
Reaves only made one of four three-point attempts in his last contest against Utah on Tuesday. The Los Angeles guard has not failed to make two shots from above the perimeter over two consecutive games this season. Reaves is averaging 2.9 three-pointers in road games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2+ Steals (-117)
The Thunder guard has racked up 25 takeaways on the season, with 17 steals recorded through the previous eight games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has finished with at least two steals in seven of the last eight contests. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 2.1 steals per game over that span.
Portland is allowing 10.9 steals per game this season. The Trail Blazers are also averaging 10.9 steals allowed per game when playing on the road. Portland is averaging 14.3 turnovers off of steals over the previous three contests. Gilgeous-Alexander has 13 steals in the previous six games against the Trail Blazers.
Normally, two steals is more or less a longshot selection. However, given Portland's propensity to turn the ball over, as well as the -117 odds, we feel the reigning MVP has a very solid opportunity to finish this contest with at least two steals.
Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets match up against the Atlanta Hawks in what appears to be an extremely favorable spot for three-point baskets. The Hawks rank in the bottom half of the league regarding opponent three-point attempts. On average, Atlanta's opponents are hoisting up 36.9 shots per game from beyond the perimeter.
Knueppel is averaging 3.5 three-pointers on the season. The Charlotte guard has made 15 three-pointers over the previous three contests on 49.4% shooting. The 20-year-old has finished with at least four successful attempts from deep in eight out of 16 games, including four out of the last five contests.
The Hornets guard is absolutely shining through the first 16 games of the season. Knueppel has attempted 30+ three-pointers over the last three games, and will face an Atlanta squad encouraging opponents to shoot from distance.
Enjoy the games today. Best of luck with your picks.
