Kon Knueppel is one of many rookies already making a splash in the NBA, and he’s my featured prop target for Saturday’s Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets game.
The latest: Knueppel starred for Charlotte when his team faced Toronto earlier this month, and I expect more of the same in the rematch. On the Raptors’ side, Scottie Barnes is worth fading on the glass at a plus-money price.
Check out these Raptors vs. Hornets prop picks for the game on Nov. 29 at Spectrum Center.
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Raptors vs. Hornets prop picks
Best bet: Knueppel over 16.5 points (-122)
Let’s be clear about one thing first: Knueppel didn’t come out of nowhere. As the fourth-overall pick this past summer, he was drafted to be great.
That didn’t mean it would work out so well and so quickly, though. But it has, and I’m looking to ride the wave.
- The ex-Duke small forward leads NBA rookies in points per game (18.3).
- Among 50 players attempting at least 6.5 threes per game, Knueppel ranks 10th in 3PT% (40.6).
- He has 20+ points in nine of 19 games and has already hit the 30-point threshold twice.
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Knueppel has had back-to-back quiet outings, but he was on a serious roll before that. From Nov. 2-23, he scored 16+ points in 10 of 11 games and shot 50.9% from the floor.
In his lone game vs. the Raptors in that stretch, Knueppel scored a team-high 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting.
Given that Knueppel’s scoring average is above this mark — and he’s already performed well against Toronto — this over should absolutely be in play.
Key stat: Knueppel is 11-8 vs. this prop so far in his rookie season.
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Barnes under 7.5 rebounds (+108): I haven’t been actively seeking out fade opportunities with Scottie Barnes, but this one is worth jumping on.
The Hornets have been among the very best rebounding teams in the entire league. They rank second in rebounding rate (53.5%), and they allow the third-fewest rebounds to opponents.
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When these teams met on Nov. 17, Barnes finished with six rebounds in 33 minutes.
Six players in that game out-rebounded him, including four Hornets players.
Barnes averages 7.9 RPG and has gone over this line in 10 of 19 games. So, although he seems a bit more likely to hit the over in an average matchup, this is the right time for a fade.
Raptors vs. Hornets prop picks made at 11:38 a.m. ET on Nov. 29, 2025.
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Jordan enjoys writing data-driven game previews and analysis articles — especially for MLB markets or NFL/NBA props. And as a proud Ohio University grad, he’ll always have a soft spot for college sports (especially if the Bobcats are involved). Previous stops include mlb.com, Sportsnet and The Athletic.