NBA Player Prop Bets Picks & Predictions for Wednesday: Pelicans vs. Nets (10/19)
The NBA is back in full force today. We got a little teaser last night with the two premier games, but tonight we see 24 teams square off against each other. That means there are plenty of opportunities to find player prop bets.
Player prop betting is simple, pick a stat or combination of stats. Rebounds, points, and assists, then bet the player to go over or under that stat.
Here are our top prop bet picks of the night. And let’s take a deeper look at Pelicans vs. Nets.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
NBA Player Prop Bets Picks & Predictions for Wednesday: Pelicans vs. Nets
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons has been one of the most talked about players in the NBA over the last year. He sat out an entire year last year due to various reasons. Eventually, he got traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He hurt his back and could not play the rest of the season. Simmons has recovered and is ready to play this season.
Early in the year, there is plenty of betting value on players coming off an injury. Simmons is a perfect example of that. He’s averaging 15.9 points during his NBA career and was playing at an All-Star caliber until last season. There are plenty of scoring options around him, which means Simmons will have opportunities to drive to the basket. Simmons will need to shake off some rust, but there is plenty of upside to the over 9.5 points early this year.
Ben Simmons Over 9.5 Points (-110)
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