NBA Player Props & Bets: Tuesday (10/20)
Get comfy on the couch and grab a snack, because the NBA is back. The 2026-27 regular season begins on Tuesday. An afternoon clash in the Motor City, LeBron James’ Philadelphia debut and a Western Conference rivalry showdown make up the three-game slate. Here’s a look at three NBA player props for Tuesday, October 20th.
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Tuesday's Best NBA Player Props & Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Neemias Queta Under 9.5 Points (-118)
The center position will be a storyline to watch in Boston this season. The Celtics signed former Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson in free agency to pair with sixth-year pro Neemias Queta. That means Queta will be coming off the bench, which is the role he embraced in 2025-26, when he averaged 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per contest. It’s still a role that caps his scoring upside and minutes on the court.
Queta draws a tough matchup on Tuesday. The Pistons allowed the fourth-lowest two-point shooting rate (51.5%) and surrendered the fourth-fewest points in the paint per game (43.1) last season. Overall, Detroit finished with the second-highest defensive rating. Take note that Queta has been held to fewer than 10 points in six of his seven meetings with the Pistons since joining the Celtics. Expect another low-scoring outing this time around.
LeBron James Over 30.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-110)
LeBron James didn’t leave his life on the West Coast to have fun in the City of Brotherly Love. He left to compete for a championship as a “Swiss Army knife” on a Philadelphia roster filled with elite talent. At this point in his career, James has the skills to serve as both a facilitator and a scorer. The four-time MVP has proven that by averaging over 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists in each of his previous three campaigns.
James flashed glimpses of what is to come during the 76ers’ final preseason game. An alley-oop slam dunk and a few crafty passes down the court highlighted an exciting performance (eight points, eight rebounds and seven assists in 25 minutes). Keep in mind that James has tallied at least 31 combined points + rebounds + assists in each of his past 10 battles against the Knicks, including four triple-doubles in that stretch. Trust him to ball out inside Madison Square Garden.
Dylan Harper Over 1.5 Three Pointers Made (+135)
Confidence is key. San Antonio’s Dylan Harper made eight of his 14 three-point attempts in the preseason, showcasing the offseason effort he made to improve from outside the arc. The former Rutgers standout told reporters, “There's no reason for me to be hesitant; there's no reason for me to pull back.” Long-range threats are exactly what the Spurs need to pair with All-NBA talent Victor Wembanyama’s presence around the rim.
An Opening Night duel with the Thunder provides Harper with a chance to let it rain from deep. Oklahoma City is never afraid to get into a shootout. After all, it conceded the fourth-most three-pointers made per game (14.1) in 2025-26, while also giving up the most attempted three-pointers to opposing guards. Anyone in search of more bang for their buck could sprinkle on Harper to drain three or more three-pointers at +425 odds.