NBA Player Props Today: Best Prop Bets for Dec. 1

My NBA player props today dissect a nine-game slate on the first night of December as the basketball season begins to heat up.

For Monday’s NBA best bets, I have a balance of two Overs and two Unders. I’m backing Ryan Kalkbrenner and Austin Reaves, while fading Anthony Davis and Keyonte George in their matchups.

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⬆️ Ryan Kalkbrenner player prop: Over 6.5 points (-130) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

BetMGM is alone among the best sports betting sites while offering Ryan Kalkbrenner’s scoring prop at 6.5, as the rest of the market is setting the line at 7.5. I’ll take the -130 value, with a $10 wager earning $7.69.

Kalkbrenner is averaging 9.1 points per game in his rookie campaign for the Charlotte Hornets. He’s scored at least seven points in 14 of his 18 contests, reaching double figures eight times.

The Brooklyn Nets rank 27th in the league at defending shots within 10 feet. That bodes well for Kalkbrenner, who scored 10 points in his first matchup against Brooklyn.

⬇️ Anthony Davis player prop: Under 32.5 points + rebounds + assists (-123) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis made his return from injury against the Los Angeles Lakers. He played 28 minutes in an NBA Cup matchup, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists.

The Mavs are being careful with Davis this time around. Even if he were to play more minutes, he’s typically struggled against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, settling for long jumpers in this matchup. He finished with a PRA of 27 in his lone meeting with Denver last year.

I project a PRA line between 24 and 28, providing wiggle room on this Under at DraftKings. This line is as low as 30.5 at BetMGM.

⬇️ Keyonte George player prop: Under 9.5 rebounds + assists (-125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets will face off for a second time in as many nights. Houston took care of business in last night’s game, winning 129-101 and keeping guard Keyonte George in check.

George ensured his worst game of an MIP-level season, recording zero points, one rebound, and two assists in 19 minutes. I don’t think that’s an accident due to the Rockets’ perimeter defense. They rank fourth in the league in assists allowed.

George might enjoy more success as a scorer in the rematch, but I’ll fade this combo line of 9.5 rebounds and assists. The same Under closed at -138 last night, indicating the market hasn’t adequately responded.

⬆️ Austin Reaves player prop: Over 8.5 rebounds + assists (-135) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Some people suggested that Austin Reaves’ numbers would drop once LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup. That hasn’t been the case at all.

Reaves is averaging 29.3 points, eight rebounds, and 2.8 assists in the four games with James. He’s averaging 28.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per contest on the season.

I expect Reaves to enjoy a little more success passing the rock in future matchups, which is why I’m targeting this combo line. He’s cleared 8.5 rebounds and assists in 13 of his 16 outings, including four straight. I’ll pay the -135 price tag, as most of the best sports betting apps are setting this line at 9.5.

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