NBA Player Props & Bets: Thursday (10/23)
The NBA is back, and I'm here to provide the best NBA player props for you to build your bankroll across the season. Last year was another successful season, and I plan on running it back again. As always, monitor any potential news and lineup announcements.
The best way to stay informed about NBA player props is to stay up-to-date with the latest news. The second-best way is to shop around at different sportsbooks. Player props rarely have identical odds across platforms, so ensure you get the best value. We only have two games today, so we are a bit limited with our options, but as long as there are games, I'm happy. Let's get to it.
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Thursday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
Last Season: 174-125 | This Season: 3-3 | Last Time: 3-3
Steph Curry Over 33.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-110 at BetMGM)
Honestly, I didn't have the biggest expectation for Steph Curry to start this year. But he showed out in the season opener, scoring 23 points with four assists, three steals and a board. The Nuggets have yet to play, but Denver's defense last year ranked in the bottom half of the league. Curry covered this line in six of his final eight home games last year.
The total is at 233, and Curry’s usage to start the season is 27%. Denver was a top-10 pace of play team a season ago, and I expect that trend to continue tonight. The opportunity will be there against a subpar defense in a high-paced game. Curry will get plenty of opportunities to show he can still sling it. I'm backing the over tonight on this combo prop.
Pascal Siakam Over 30.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-120 at DraftKings Sportsbook)
With Indiana opening their season tonight, it will be interesting to see how the usage is dished out without Tyrese Haliburton leading the charge. I guess that everything will go through Pascal Siakam. The Thunder defense is tough, but the frontcourt will have its hands full with a healthy, bulkier Isaiah Jackson, with Obi Toppin working in.
The Pacers get this game at home, where their offense ranked in the top 10 last year. Siakam will likely get a bump in minutes compared to his average last year, and despite the difficult defensive matchup, he should see a ton of usage in this game. He's capable of hitting it from deep and snagging double-digit boards, so I see a plethora of options for him to go over this combo prop.
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