NBA Player Props Tonight: Best Prop Bets for Thursday

My NBA player props tonight focus on a pair of rookies from the same game.

My NBA best bets back the scoring props of 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe and Warriors guard Will Richard, and also include a bet on LeBron James as he plays later in the night in Toronto.

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⬆️ VJ Edgecombe player prop: Over 11.5 points (-118) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Edgecombe has cooled off since his 34-point performance in the season opener. He’s averaged 14.7 points per game this season, but has scored 12 or more in four of his last 10 outings.

However, I’m on his Over because this line is tied for the lowest mark of the season. And the 76ers’ injury report suggests he could get some increased opportunity, with Joel Embiid doubtful and Kelly Oubre Jr. out. Quentin Grimes and Paul George are both questionable.

Edgecombe’s athleticism works well in this matchup against the Warriors. I like the value on this Over, earning $8.47 on a $10 wager.

⬆️ Will Richard player prop: Over 7.5 points (-105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Richard has started three of the past five games for the Warriors, who are without Stephen Curry. Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga are also questionable for tonight’s contest in Philadelphia.

If one of them can’t go, Richard’s scoring prop will rise. He finished with five points on as many shot attempts against the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out. But this is a more favorable matchup for him.

Richard has scored at least eight points in eight of his previous 14 contests. I’ll grab the -105 deal on him to do it again.

Corey Scott has more bets for this game in his Warriors vs. 76ers player props.

⬇️ LeBron James player prop: Under 22.5 points (-123) ⭐⭐⭐

The expectation is that James will go back to his alpha role tonight for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are missing Luka Doncic. But what if Austin Reaves remains the top option? What if James is still getting his legs under him in his 23rd season?

There is a chance this scoring prop is a bit inflated, particularly in a matchup against Scottie Barnes. James is averaging 15.2 points per game this season. He’s only cleared this line once. His second-highest scoring output was 17 points.

Give me the Under on the oldest player in the league for tonight’s game in Toronto.

Scott backs James on his assists prop in his Lakers vs. Raptors player props.

⬇️ Jamal Shead player prop: Under 12.5 points + assists (-110) ⭐⭐⭐

Raptors guard Jamal Shead is averaging 5.6 points and 5.3 assists per game this season, but I could see his offense taking a bit of a dip tonight. He could deal with some foul trouble while trying to defend Austin Reaves.

Shead has failed to clear this combo line in four straight contests, reaching a high of three points and five assists last time out. He’s made three total shots over that span.

The Under on this combo line hasn’t adjusted enough, so I’ll place a $10 bet to earn $9.09.

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