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Best NBA prop picks Dec. 4: Bet on Keyonte George, Deandre Ayton and Jaden McDaniels to produce on Thursday

Thursday’s NBA schedule is light, featuring five games all tipping off by 8 p.m. ET, including a clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors.

Today’s NBA props narrative: In Los Angeles’ only trip up north this season, I’m targeting centre Deandre Ayton to take advantage of some absences and do damage on the glass.

Check out my top NBA prop picks on Ayton, Keyonte George and Jaden McDaniels for Dec. 4.

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NBA prop picks Dec. 4

Best bet: George over 20.5 points (-125)

In a game featuring two terrible defences, this feels like a slam dunk play.

We’ll likely see a lot of buckets exchanged, and George should be among the primary forces behind that.

The 22-year-old has taken a big scoring leap in his third year, averaging a personal-best 22.8 points per game. That’s an increase of 6.0 points from his sophomore season.

A firm starting role and increased shot volume have helped. So has an aggressive approach to get closer to the rim, leading to both improved efficiency and a career-high number at the line.

George is averaging 7.0 free-throw attempts, a top-15 mark in the NBA, and he’s converting at a near-90% clip.

He’s gone off for some monster games lately, clearing this line six times in his past eight.

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Dec. 1 vs. HOU: 28 points
Nov. 30 vs. HOU: 0 points
Nov. 28 vs. SAC: 31 points
Nov. 24 @ GS: 28 points
Nov. 23 vs. LAL: 23 points
Nov. 21 vs. OKC: 20 points
Nov. 18 @ LAL: 34 points
Nov. 16 vs. CHI: 33 points

He’s hit the 25-point mark five other times this season.

George hasn’t been strong from long range, but he’s still averaging a pair of triples and will be up against one of the worst perimeter defences in the NBA, giving him some added scoring upside.

Key stat: George has scored 20-plus points in 60% of his games.

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Ayton over 9.5 rebounds (-118): The Raptors are down their best rebounder, Jakob Poeltl, taking size and a double-double threat off the court tonight.

That leaves Ayton as the clear-cut best rebounder on the floor.

The 7-footer is averaging a career-low 8.6 rebounds, but he’s gotten to this number several times and has a strong track record of securing double digits.

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Since entering the league in 2018-19, Ayton has recorded at least 10.0 rebounds in seven consecutive seasons.

Ayton has had some big games on the glass recently, topping this number four times in his last seven, including a season-best 16 boards vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 16.

Another absence should help him, too. The Lakers are without star Luka Doncic, a strong rebounder who commands a huge usage rate.

Ayton has turned in big production in four games without Doncic this season, averaging 21.0 points and 10.8 rebounds.

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McDaniels over 1.5 threes (+138): McDaniels’ 3-point volume is light, but he’s been ultra-efficient from the perimeter and his Minnesota Timberwolves have a plus matchup.

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The Pelicans (3-19) are the worst team in the NBA and get slaughtered from 3-point land. They’re allowing a league-high 15.4 threes/game and are one of three teams giving up 40-plus shots a night from deep.

McDaniels is only averaging 3.5 attempts, but he’s converting at a blistering 47.8% rate.

He played the Pelicans on Tuesday, going a perfect 3-of-3 from long range. He’s drilled at least two triples in 10 of his last 16 games.

NBA prop picks made at 10:55 a.m. ET on Dec. 4, 2025.

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Lakers vs. Raptors prop picks Dec. 4: With Doncic out, look for Reaves and Barnes to step up

On the front end of a home back-to-back, the Toronto Raptors host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

The latest: Luka Doncic (personal) is out tonight for the Lakers, and as a result, Toronto finds itself as a slight favourite at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors have won eight straight home games dating back to the start of November.

Check out these Lakers vs. Raptors prop picks for the game on Dec. 4, featuring Scottie Barnes, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton.

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Lakers vs. Raptors prop picks

Best bet: Reaves over 41.5 points/rebounds/assists (-125)

Doncic’s absence is the driving force behind this play.

The 26-year-old point guard leads the NBA in scoring (35.3 PPG) while also leading the Lakers in rebounds (8.9 RPG) and assists (8.9 APG). That’s a lot of vacated productivity.

Enter Reaves, who has been far more than just a backcourt sidekick for Doncic.

Through 17 games, Reaves is averaging 28.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists. Those are all career highs.

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With an average of 40.4 PRA per game, Reaves has the potential to clear this mark in any game. But he’s capable of going nuclear when Doncic is wearing street clothes.

Look at Reaves’ output in three games without Doncic this season:

at Kings (Oct. 26): 51 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists

vs. Trail Blazers (Oct. 27): 41 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists

at Timberwolves (Oct. 29): 28 points, 1 rebound, 16 assists

So Reaves has 45+ PRA in all three games without Doncic this season. That makes the over on this 41.5-PRA line look quite enticing.

LeBron James is still a factor for L.A., but not nearly as much as in the past. He has scored fewer than 20 points in four of his five games so far, and should let Reaves drive the bus on offence.

Key stat: In his past four games, all with Doncic, Reaves went 3-1 vs. this prop while shooting 15-for-26 (57.7%) from 3-point range.

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Additional NBA prop predictions

Barnes over 7.5 rebounds (-117): With both teams’ leading rebounders out tonight, Barnes should make a solid contribution on the glass.

And really, for a guy averaging 7.9 RPG this season, cashing this prop would’ve been well within his grasp anyway.

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I’m just more emboldened to back the star forward with Doncic (8.9 RPG) and Jakob Poeltl (8.3 RPG) sitting on the sidelines.

Barnes is 11-11 vs. this rebounding total, and he has 10+ boards in three of his past five games.

In five career matchups vs. the Lakers (all since March 2022), Barnes is 4-1 vs. this prop.

Ayton to record a double-double (+105): Ayton is yet another player who should be more productive in the wake of Doncic and Poeltl’s absences.

The 7-footer is averaging a career-low 8.6 rebounds, but it’d be no surprise to see that number tick up tonight.

In four games this season without Doncic, Ayton is averaging 21.0 points and 10.8 rebounds. He had three double-doubles in those matchups.

Ayton has double-doubles in four of his past seven games overall, with 16.1 PPG and 10.3 RPG in that span.

According to Fantasy Pros, the Raptors allow the 11th-most rebounds to opposing centres (14.44/game).

Lakers vs. Raptors prop picks made at 9:40 a.m. ET on Dec. 4, 2025.

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Best NBA prop picks Dec. 3: Back Kawhi Leonard, Dylan Harper and Tyler Herro

Two players performing well after returning from injuries headline Wednesday’s NBA prop recommendations.

Today’s NBA props narrative: Kawhi Leonard is on a roll for the Los Angeles Clippers, while Tyler Herro has resumed his stellar 3-point shooting with the Miami Heat. Both hold value to fill the basket tonight.

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NBA prop picks Dec. 3

Best bet: Leonard over 23.5 points (-118)

This line is way too light for Leonard, who has topped the 30-point mark in three straight games.

He’s taken 65 shots from the field over those contests and converted 50% of his jumpers from 3-point range.

James Harden was on a heater while Leonard was sidelined, but Kawhi remains the No. 1 scoring option when both stars share the court.

Leonard is averaging 26.9 points through 11 games, his highest total since his first season with the Clippers (2019-20).

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His injury history will always be a cause for concern. But as long as he’s out there, Leonard remains an upper-tier player.

The Atlanta Hawks have been a tough opponent, ranking top 10 in defensive rating, but I’d play Kawhi at this number against any team while he’s putting up 50/40/90-plus shooting splits.

Key stat: Leonard is 7-4 against this line.

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Herro over 2.5 threes (-118): As long as we’re getting a 2.5 line on Herro in this price range, I’m going to play it.

This was a 3.5 line for much of last season, when the sharpshooter set career-best marks from beyond the arc.

Herro has missed the majority of this campaign recovering from offseason surgery, but he’s picked up where he left off.

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The guard has played four games, scoring 22-plus points in all of them. And he’s topped this line in three straight.

Herro drilled 13-of-22 shots from long range over that stretch after averaging 3.3 triples per game a season ago.

Herro has averaged at least 3.0 long bombs in three consecutive campaigns.

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Harper over 13.5 points (-110): I recommended Harper over 11.5 points as my best bet last night, and I’m willing to bite on an even bigger number tonight.

The San Antonio Spurs rookie turned in another strong showing off the bench, pouring in 15 points in just 20 minutes vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.

He’ll see a tougher opponent on the back-to-back in the Orlando Magic, who are No. 9 in defensive rating.

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But Harper doesn’t need a lot of run to pile up points. He’s out there to score, averaging 10.1 shots in just 21.2 minutes of action.

Thanks to his efficiency, his per-36-minute-scoring numbers are impressive (22.8 points) despite a lack of a 3-point shot.

The 19-year-old No. 2 overall pick is shooting an impressive 50.5% from the field.

Harper has scored in double figures in nine of his first 10 NBA games, topped this line four times, and landed on 13 points in two others.

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Best NBA prop picks Dec. 3: Back Kawhi Leonard, Dylan Harper and Tyler Herro

Two players performing well after returning from injuries headline Wednesday’s NBA prop recommendations.

Today’s NBA props narrative: Kawhi Leonard is on a roll for the Los Angeles Clippers, while Tyler Herro has resumed his stellar 3-point shooting with the Miami Heat. Both hold value to fill the basket tonight.

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NBA prop picks Dec. 3

Best bet: Leonard over 22.5 points (-122)

This line is way too light for Leonard, who has topped the 30-point mark in three straight games.

He’s taken 65 shots from the field over those contests and converted 50% of his jumpers from 3-point range.

James Harden was on a heater while Leonard was sidelined, but Kawhi remains the No. 1 scoring option when both stars share the court.

Leonard is averaging 26.9 points through 11 games, his highest total since his first season with the Clippers (2019-20).

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His injury history will always be a cause for concern. But as long as he’s out there, Leonard remains an upper-tier player.

The Atlanta Hawks have been a tough opponent, ranking top 10 in defensive rating, but I’d play Kawhi at this number against any team while he’s putting up 50/40/90-plus shooting splits.

Key stat: Leonard is 7-4 against this line.

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Herro over 2.5 threes (-113): As long as we’re getting a 2.5 line on Herro in this price range, I’m going to play it.

This was a 3.5 line for much of last season, when the sharpshooter set career-best marks from beyond the arc.

Herro has missed the majority of this campaign recovering from offseason surgery, but he’s picked up where he left off.

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The guard has played four games, scoring 22-plus points in all of them. And he’s topped this line in three straight.

Herro drilled 13-of-22 shots from long range over that stretch after averaging 3.3 triples per game a season ago.

Herro has averaged at least 3.0 long bombs in three consecutive campaigns.

NBA player prop predictions

Harper over 13.5 points (-108): I recommended Harper over 11.5 points as my best bet last night, and I’m willing to bite on an even bigger number tonight.

The San Antonio Spurs rookie turned in another strong showing off the bench, pouring in 15 points in just 20 minutes vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.

He’ll see a tougher opponent on the back-to-back in the Orlando Magic, who are No. 9 in defensive rating.

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But Harper doesn’t need a lot of run to pile up points. He’s out there to score, averaging 10.1 shots in just 21.2 minutes of action.

Thanks to his efficiency, his per-36-minute-scoring numbers are impressive (22.8 points) despite a lack of a 3-point shot.

The 19-year-old No. 2 overall pick is shooting an impressive 50.5% from the field.

Harper has scored in double figures in nine of his first 10 NBA games, topped this line four times, and landed on 13 points in two others.

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Heat vs. Mavericks SGP picks Dec. 3: Bet on Flagg, Adebayo in +360 play

The Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks close out a nine-game NBA slate on Wednesday.

The pregame narrative: The Mavericks are on a two-game win streak and now have a healthy Anthony Davis to complement rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. Despite that, Dallas is a sizeable underdog in tonight’s matchup.

Check out my Heat vs. Mavericks SGP picks for Dec. 3, featuring Flagg, Bam Adebayo and Max Christie

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Heat vs. Mavericks SGP picks

Parlay: Flagg over 16.5 points | Adebayo 10+ rebounds | Christie 2+ threes (+360)

Flagg over 16.5 points (-124): Flagg has put together some superstar performances over the last couple of weeks.

Nov. 21 vs. New Orleans: 29 points, 12-of-19 from the field.

Nov. 29 @ L.A. Clippers: 35 points, 13-of-22 from the field.

Dec. 1 @ Denver: 24 points, 10-of-19 from the field.

With those three games included, Flagg is shooting 51.5% over his last 11 games while averaging 19.9 points.

It’s good to see his production rising because of improved efficiency rather than shot-chucking.

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That brings me to this matchup with the Heat. They play at the fastest pace in the NBA and score the second-most points per game as a team (124.3).

That fast pace will only lead to more shots for Flagg, who was recently named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for November.

If he can have another efficient effort from the floor, there’s no doubt in my mind he can record enough points to get past this modest line.

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Adebayo 10+ rebounds (-167): It’s also worth noting that the Mavericks play fast, too. They have the fifth-fastest pace in the NBA.

But they don’t score the ball efficiently, leading to a lot of rebound chances.

Because of that, they allow the fourth most rebounds per game to opposing centres (16.20), per Fantasy Pros.

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That plays right into Adebayo’s strength. He has 10+ rebounds in four of his past five games, averaging 10.8 during that time.

He was dealing with an injury early on, which limited his minutes, but he’s back to a full workload, and the results speak for themselves.

The Mavericks have the fifth-worst team FG% in the NBA (44.9%), so there should be a lot of chances on the glass for Adebayo.

Christie 2+ threes (-190): Christie is by far the best shooter on Dallas, drilling 45.6% of his 3s on 5.7 attempts per game.

He doesn’t need many looks to hit a couple of triples, and in a game with a huge 240.5 total, there will be plenty of shots to go around.

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This season, Christie has been extremely consistent at cashing this wager, hitting 2+ threes in 17 of 22 games.

Miami holds opponents to a league-low 32.0% from deep, but because of the squad’s lightning-fast pace of play, it ranks in the bottom half for total 3s allowed.

That should give Christie more than enough volume to cash a pair of 3s.

Heat vs. Mavericks SGP made at 11:23 a.m. ET Dec. 3, 2025.

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NBA parlay picks and predictions Dec. 3: Back Ball from deep, Cavaliers to win in +335 wager

Two moneyline picks and a prop bet on Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball make up this NBA parlay prediction.

The pregame narrative: Ball has a solid matchup to produce from 3-point range against the New York Knicks. Elsewhere, I like the Cleveland Cavaliers to win as huge home favourites and the Los Angeles Clippers to come through as a road underdog.

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NBA parlay predictions

Parlay: Ball 3+ threes | Clippers moneyline | Cavaliers moneyline (+335)

Ball 3+ threes (-163): Ball could start a masonry company with all the bricks he’s heaved this year.

The Hornets guard is averaging 2.4 threes on 8.6 attempts per game. That’s the fifth-worst 3-point percentage (28.3) in the NBA, and funnily enough, 0.1% better than his brother, Lonzo.

But LaMelo is still shooting with volume and has historically been much more efficient. I expect a regression to the mean sooner than later.

Ball is a career 36.0% three-point shooter.

He’s averaged 3.2+ threes in each of the last three seasons.

Last year, Ball made 3.8 threes on 11.2 attempts (33.9%).

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The emergence of sharpshooting rookie Kon Knueppel means Ball won’t be attempting 11.2 threes a game anymore, but that shouldn’t matter against the Knicks.

New York has the sixth-worst perimeter defence in the NBA (37.5%). It’s also allowing the sixth-most 3s per game to opposing point guards (3.49), per Fantasy Pros.

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Clippers moneyline (+125): Is backing a team on the moneyline that has lost 12 of its last 14 games risky? Sure. But I like L.A.’s chances against the Atlanta Hawks.

Trae Young remains sidelined, and Kristaps Porzingis is out with an illness.

The tandem of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard should be able to keep pace with what remains of Atlanta’s scrappy starting five (Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson).

Leonard has scored 30-plus in three straight while shooting well above 50.0% from the field, and Harden is having a renaissance season offensively.

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The Clippers played the Hawks earlier with Leonard and against Porzingis and only lost by three in a rockfight.

Cavaliers moneyline (-500): I’m rolling with a chalky play to close this out. The Cavaliers are 10-point home favourites against the Portland Trail Blazers, who just lost to the Toronto Raptors last night.

Portland is 3-0 ATS and 2-1 SU on no rest so far, mind you, but the wins were against the Luka Doncic-less Los Angeles Lakers and the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks.

Cleveland is healthy outside of Jarrett Allen and has been solid at home.

The Cavs are 8-4 at Rocket Arena with all four losses coming against teams well above .500 (Celtics, Rockets, Raptors twice).

NBA parlay predictions made at 9:21 a.m. on Dec. 3, 2025.

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NBA parlay picks and predictions Dec. 3: Back Ball from deep, Cavaliers to win in +341 wager

Two moneyline picks and a prop bet on Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball make up this NBA parlay prediction.

The pregame narrative: Ball has a solid matchup to produce from 3-point range against the New York Knicks. Elsewhere, I like the Cleveland Cavaliers to win as huge home favourites and the Los Angeles Clippers to come through as a road underdog.

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NBA parlay predictions

Parlay: Ball 3+ threes | Clippers moneyline | Cavaliers moneyline (+341)

Ball 3+ threes (-177): Ball could start a masonry company with all the bricks he’s heaved this year.

The Hornets guard is averaging 2.4 threes on 8.6 attempts per game. That’s the fifth-worst 3-point percentage (28.3) in the NBA, and funnily enough, 0.1% better than his brother, Lonzo.

But LaMelo is still shooting with volume and has historically been much more efficient. I expect a regression to the mean sooner than later.

Ball is a career 36.0% three-point shooter.

He’s averaged 3.2+ threes in each of the last three seasons.

Last year, Ball made 3.8 threes on 11.2 attempts (33.9%).

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The emergence of sharpshooting rookie Kon Knueppel means Ball won’t be attempting 11.2 threes a game anymore, but that shouldn’t matter against the Knicks.

New York has the sixth-worst perimeter defence in the NBA (37.5%). It’s also allowing the sixth-most 3s per game to opposing point guards (3.49), per Fantasy Pros.

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Clippers moneyline (+130): Is backing a team on the moneyline that has lost 12 of its last 14 games risky? Sure. But I like L.A.’s chances against the Atlanta Hawks.

Trae Young remains sidelined, and Kristaps Porzingis is out with an illness.

The tandem of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard should be able to keep pace with what remains of Atlanta’s scrappy starting five (Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson).

Leonard has scored 30-plus in three straight while shooting well above 50.0% from the field, and Harden is having a renaissance season offensively.

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The Clippers played the Hawks earlier with Leonard and against Porzingis and only lost by three in a rockfight.

Cavaliers moneyline (-455): I’m rolling with a chalky play to close this out. The Cavaliers are 10-point home favourites against the Portland Trail Blazers, who just lost to the Toronto Raptors last night.

Portland is 3-0 ATS and 2-1 SU on no rest so far, mind you, but the wins were against the Luka Doncic-less Los Angeles Lakers and the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks.

Cleveland is healthy outside of Jarrett Allen and has been solid at home.

The Cavs are 8-4 at Rocket Arena with all four losses coming against teams well above .500 (Celtics, Rockets, Raptors twice).

NBA parlay predictions made at 9:21 a.m. on Dec. 3, 2025.

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Best NBA prop picks Dec. 2: Back Ajay Mitchell, Spurs duo Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell

It’s a light Tuesday NBA slate, but I have three players I’m targeting on the prop market tonight.

Today’s NBA props narrative: Ajay Mitchell has been a big contributor off the Oklahoma City Thunder bench, and I like him to keep his scoring up in a game with blowout potential vs. the Steph Curry-less Golden State Warriors.

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NBA prop picks Dec. 2

Best bet: Harper over 10.5 points (-134)

The No. 2 overall pick has been limited to nine games, all off the bench.

Harper’s per-game numbers might look underwhelming (13.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists), but he’s only averaging 21.3 minutes a night.

On a per-36-minute basis, he’s averaging an excellent 22.2 points, and more than five rebounds and assists. Harper is also shooting well from the field (50.5%).

He can provide the Spurs with a scoring jolt off the bench and can perhaps start earning himself more minutes with starters Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama sidelined.

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The 19-year-old did that in his last game, logging 20 minutes for the first time in four November outings and scoring 17 points, his most since a 20-point outing vs. the Nets in October.

He has a good opportunity to turn in another productive scoring night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies have not fared well against guards, allowing the third-most points to point guards and fifth-most to shooting guards, per Fantasy Pros.

That makes this a ripe matchup for Harper, whether he’s the primary PG during his minutes or playing off-ball.

Key stat: Harper is 8-1 vs. this line.

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Mitchell over 12.5 points (-118): With Curry out, we could very well be staring down another lopsided Thunder win.

That would bode well for Mitchell and other reserves, leading to more run if the starters aren’t needed for heavy minutes.

Oklahoma City is a 12-point road favourite as of Tuesday afternoon. The Thunder enter with a 20-1 record and on a 12-game winning streak. They’ve won by double digits 13 times.

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OKC has already disposed of the Warriors once this season, winning by 24 in a game Curry suited up for.

That was one of five straight games Mitchell started, and he dropped 17 points in the blowout.

While he naturally got more playing time in those starts, he’s still averaging a healthy 26.5 minutes on the season.

The second-year guard has made the most of those minutes, taking a big leap in the scoring department. He’s averaging 15.2 PPG after contributing 6.5 in his rookie season.

Mitchell has cleared this line in 14 of 21 games.

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Vassell over 2.5 threes (-110): I’m doubling down on Spurs guards vs. the Grizzlies.

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This time, I’m also looking to take advantage of Memphis’ weak perimeter defence. While Harper doesn’t have much of a 3-point shot — at least not yet — Vassell certainly does.

He’s averaging 2.7 triples on 38.3% shooting from long range.

Vassell has taken 9+ attempts from deep in two straight contests and cleared this line in four of his last five.

The 25-year-old has cashed this prop in 10 of 19 games.

Only six teams are allowing more threes per game than the Grizzlies, who rank 21st in opponent 3-point percentage.

NBA prop picks made at 1:35 p.m. ET on Dec. 2, 2025.

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NBA 2025-26 MVP odds and betting favourites: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic are neck and neck

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic are nearly co-favourites to win the award just over a month into the 2025-2026 NBA season.

The latest: Gilgeous-Alexander is proving he’s still at the top of his game. The Hamilton, Ontario native leads the Oklahoma City Thunder in scoring and has guided them to an NBA-best 20-1 record. Jokic, meanwhile, is averaging an otherworldly 29 points, 12.8 rebounds and 11.1 assists through 20 games.

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NBA Finals odds and 2026 betting favourites: Thunder heavy favourites to repeat, Cavs the favourite in a wide-open East

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favourites to win the NBA finals after a 20-1 start.

The latest: Just six months after the Thunder won their first championship in franchise history, they seem poised to repeat with +150 odds. This hot start shouldn’t come as a surprise. OKC finished last year with an NBA-best 68-14 record.

The Detroit Pistons top a wide-open Eastern Conference, and have gotten stellar play from emerging stars Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham. Two dark horses — the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat — are in the mix, while the Cleveland Cavaliers remain favoured despite an underwhelming record.

Check out the latest NBA Finals odds ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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