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This guide will explain the different types of NBA prop bets, including daily markets like points and assists, as well as full-season props that track overall performance. By understanding player trends, game dynamics and line movements, you can make smarter wagers today.
Find the best NBA player props for tonight’s action by using our player props grid. Compare props with the highest expected value, cover probability, and more. Take the guesswork out of sports betting and start winning today.
Every day during the season, our NBA betting experts will identify some of the best player prop bets available.
There are 10 NBA games on Thursday’s schedule, including Pistons @ Knicks and Suns @ Spurs. Let’s dive into the top player props for today.
Keldon Johnson: Over 16.5 Points + Rebounds (-125) @ Suns
The Spurs are playing some of their best basketball of the season right now, coming out of the break riding their third winning streak of five games or more. Keldon Johnson’s recent play has been inspiring: Over the last month, he’s averaging 13.8 points and 4.5 rebounds off the bench.
Johnson has taken on a role as an enforcer and a constant source of energy, which will be necessary against a Suns team that the Spurs have already lost to twice this year. This feels like the right spot for Johnson to pop for another strong outing.
Nolan Traoré: Over 16.5 Points + Assists (-105) @ Cavaliers
Traoré is getting an extended look as a starting guard right now in Brooklyn, making this the perfect time to back the over on his props. Over his last nine appearances, the 19-year-old rookie is averaging 13.1 points and 5.6 assists over 29 minutes per game.
Cleveland has looked sharp with the addition of James Harden, but the team is likely still figuring out what the backcourt brings defensively. As long as Traoré continues getting the minutes, he should clear this line without much trouble.
From left to right, you’ll find sections for the prop, expected value, cover probability, bet rating, and the best line available. Let’s quickly break down what these mean.
You’ll also find three dropdown menus above the grid. These allow you to sort by matchup, prop type, and bet rating, respectively. Use these to narrow down your search and find the best player prop available for your specified terms.
The vast majority of our NBA player prop predictions are completely free. Our computer model has done the research and identified discrepancies between posted odds and the actual probability of each event. When there’s an opportunity for bettors to capitalize, we find it and tell you exactly how to get the best odds.
OddsTrader doesn’t limit the types of player props you can bet on, either. Our expert picks and predictions are available for over 50 different markets, ranging from simple points props to first-quarter assists. If it’s offered by a sportsbook, there’s a good chance we have a free pick available for it.
There are lots of small details that go into NBA player prop betting. If you still have some questions, read our answers to some common FAQs below.
You might see a player prop abbreviated as PRA. This stands for points, rebounds, and assists and is a combination of the three. To determine whether or not you win this type of bet, you’ll need to add up the player’s points, rebounds, and assists and see if they went over or under the projected total.
If a player is forced to exit a game early, sportsbooks will often void the pick, meaning it doesn’t count as a win or loss. Instead, you’ll simply get your wager returned to you. If the player hits the over on their prop before exiting the game, it will still be graded as a win.
Unless otherwise noted, NBA player props do include overtime. This can be good or bad depending on whether you bet the over or under on a player prop.
If you bet the over and a player doesn’t hit the mark until overtime, it’ll still count as a win for you. However, if you bet the under and a player goes over that mark in overtime, it’ll still count as a loss even though they finished regulation with the under.