Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Haliburton Predictions)

For the second time this season, we have a 10-game NBA slate, and there are a ton of stars in action to bet on in the prop market.

The night’s top matches feature some playoff teams from the 2023-2024 season, with the New York Knicks having a rematch with the Indiana Pacers from last season’s second round, and Kevin Durant and LeBron James facing off. ​at the Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix. Suns meet in Los Angeles.

With ten games in action, I’ve limited my prop plays to four games, but we’re making five picks.

Here’s a look at all the props to keep in mind for October 25th.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Tyrese Haliburton OVER 27.5 points and assists (-115)

No more pregame naps for Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton means I’m betting on him in his second game of the season.

Serious.

Hali revealed that he changed his pregame routine after taking advice from Steph Curry during the Olympics this summer, and then came out extremely slow against the Detroit Pistons, shooting just 6-of-18 from the field and 1-of-9 from 3 .

So I’m buying low as Hali will likely resume his usual routine on Friday.

The All-Star guard averaged 10.9 assists per game in the league last season with 20.1 points, easily averaging 27.5 points and assists on an average basis. In seven playoff games against New York last season, he improved that number three times, and I expect him to return as a shooter in his second game of the season.

The fact that Haliburton made 20 shots in Game 1 is a good sign for his efforts as a scorer in the 2024-2025 season.

Miles McBride MORE THAN 10.5 points (-115)

New York Knick guard Miles McBride is set to play a big role off the bench in the 2024-2025 season, playing the super sixth man position where Immanuel Quickley and Josh Hart (until Hart had to start last season due to injuries) thrived. the past seasons.

In the season opener against Boston, McBride was one of the Knicks’ few bright spots. He hit eight of his 10 shots from the field and four of his five three-point attempts en route to a 22-point game.

Although I don’t expect such a big night again, Deuce is a bargain with 10.5 points on Friday. The Knicks need to find consistent three-point shooting with Donte DiVincenzo now in Minnesota, so don’t be shocked if Deuce sees a few more minutes against an Indiana Pacers team much smaller than Boston.

Ja Morant OVER 34.5 points, rebounds and assists (-110)

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had a solid season opener in a win over the Utah Jazz, despite Taylor Jenkins only playing 28 minutes against him.

We may not see high 30-minute games from Morant early in the season, but the star guard may be underrated on Friday against the Houston Rockets.

In Game 1 against Utah, Morant had 22 points, five rebounds and 10 assists on 7-of-12 shooting from the field (37 PRA), but as of Friday he is at just 34.5 PRA.

Houston has a better defense than Utah, but was torched by another young point guard – Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball – for 34 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists in the season opener.

Now Jaren Jackson Jr. is questionable, that should mean more shots for Morant and Desmond Bane, and I expect Morant to attempt more than a dozen shot attempts in his second game of the season.

Last season (nine games), Ja averaged 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game (38.8 PRA) in just over 35 minutes per game. He attempted 18.9 shots per game last season, 19.9 shots per game in the 2022-23 season and 20.6 shots per game in the 2021-22 season.

Expect Morant’s usage – at least scoring the ball – to increase in the future.

Giannis Antetokounmpo MORE THAN 28.5 points (-120)

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shot attempts were lower than I expected in the first game of the year against the Philadelphia 76ers, and he struggled from the free throw line (9-for-16) in the Bucks’ win.

However, he should be in a prime spot to bounce back against the Chicago Bulls.

Chicago doesn’t really have an answer for Antetokounmpo defensively, allowing 33 points to Brandon Ingram (123 total points) in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Dejounte Murray broke his hand in that game and Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson didn’t play, but the Bulls couldn’t stop anyone.

Last season, Giannis scored 35, 26, 32 and 46 points against the Bulls in four games. After averaging over 30 points per game last season, he is a gamble with a mark that still stands at 28.5. I expect him to attempt more than 11 shots in Game 2 of the season.

Anthony Davis OVER 1.5 blocks (-175)

In the Lakers’ first game of the season, I’m betting Anthony Davis will block more than 1.5 shots, as he has averaged at least 2.0 blocks per game in 10 of his first twelve seasons in the league.

He had a three-block performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, so why not go back to the well tonight against the Phoenix Suns?

AD is one of the league’s best shot blockers, leading the league in blocks per game three times. Don’t be shocked if he knocks away several shots tonight.

The odds are updated periodically and are subject to change.

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