Welcome to another day of NBA prop betting. With the All-Star break behind us, we look to the playoff race on the horizon. 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. Let's get to the best NBA prop bets of the day.
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Thursday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
Last Time: 2-1 | This Season: 60-49
Zion Williamson Over 33.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-115 at Hard Rock Bet)
I don't want to jinx anything, but the Pelicans are looking like a basketball team of late. They're 4-2 over their last six games, and Zion Williamson has played well. He may have only gone 3-3 for covering this line over that time frame, but he's gone over 29 combined points + assists + rebounds in eight straight outings. He's been consistent.
Now, Williamson faces the easiest defense in the league. The Utah Jazz have allowed the second-most combined points + assists + rebounds to opposing power forwards across the last 30 games, and this matchup total sits at 240 points. I'm shocked this prop isn't higher, given Williamson’s recent play, where he'll likely see the court for over 30 minutes with a 27% usage rate. This prop won't stay so low, so get on it while you can.
LaMelo Ball Over 30.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-120 at Hard Rock Bet)
Another offense I'm in on tonight is the Charlotte Hornets. Over their last 15 games, the Hornets have gone 12-3 with the second-best offense in the league. And LaMelo Ball has been a big part of that. The Charlotte guard owns a usage rate of about 32% on the season and is playing 27 minutes a night. This game has a healthy 230-point total, and the Hornets sit as whopping 12.5-point favorites against the Pacers.
Ball should have his way here. Over their last 30 games, Indiana has allowed the fifth-most combined points + assists + rebounds to opposing point guards. Their defense ranks in the bottom seven of the league, and they still rank seventh in pace of play. This is a big pace-up spot for the Hornets. Ball will get plenty of opportunities here, and the line is not reflective of that. Feel free to bet some alts because it won't be a surprise if Ball blows the roof off the place.
Kawhi Leonard Under 39.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-106 at DraftKings Sportsbook)
A game I'm in on the unders as opposed to my previous two write-ups is Minnesota-Los Angeles. The Clippers play at the second-slowest pace of play in the league, to go with Minnesota's top-10-ranked defensive unit. Kawhi Leonard is dealing with an ankle issue, so his status may change this prop one way or another.
Either way, I'm buying the under. Even with Leonard being utilized more with no James Harden and the roster shake-up, this is a line he hasn't covered in 11 of his last 15 games. Against Minnesota, I expect that trend to continue. At near even odds, you're getting solid value.
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