Nine games are on the schedule across the Association for Boxing Day, which means there’s no shortage of value in my NBA player props. I’ll focus on Brandon Ingram, Payton Pritchard, and Jalen Johnson.
Read more in my NBA picks for Friday, December 26.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Brandon Ingram |
Under 24.5 points | -115 |
 Payton Pritchard |
Over 2.5 threes | -145 |
 Jalen Johnson |
Over 6.5 assists | -145 |
Prop #1: Brandon Ingram Under 24.5 points
Brandon Ingram is having a fantastic season for the Toronto Raptors, averaging 21.7 points per game.
He’s proving to be a key piece for the franchise, but Ingram’s total tonight is too juiced for my liking. He’s cashed the Under in points in three straight contests, and the veteran is averaging right around 22 points per contest in December.
The Raptors are on the road visiting the Washington Wizards this evening, and Ingram is playing worse away from home, averaging 19.6 ppg compared to 23.9 at Scotiabank Arena.
I have no doubt Ingram will make an impact — he just won’t hit the 25-point mark.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: MNMT, Sportsnet
Prop #2: Payton Pritchard Over 2.5 threes
Payton Pritchard may not be a superstar, but he’s one of the better 3-point shooters in the Association. The former Oregon Duck is averaging 2.7 makes on 8.0 attempts per night for a 34% clip. Not amazing compared to past seasons, but he’s been hot at times lately.
The guard has cashed the Over in treys in five of his eight appearances in December. Last weekend, he drained 4 of 9 triples against the Raptors.
The Boston Celtics take on the Indiana Pacers tonight, and they’re allowing shooting guards to average 2.7 makes from long range in 2025-26.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FDSN-Indiana, NBCS-Boston
Prop #3: Jalen Johnson Over 6.5 assists
Jalen Johnson has been one of the best stories in the league this season. With Trae Young having missed substantial time for the Atlanta Hawks, Johnson has taken the bull by the horns and led by example, putting up career numbers.
He’s averaging 23.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game.
The Duke product is doing it all, and his playmaking has been very impressive. In December, Johnson is averaging 10.3 dimes. He’s cashed the Over in assists in seven of his last eight appearances, and the 24-year-old has finished in double digits in dimes in five of those games.
He’s also averaging 9.3 assists at home, and the Hawks welcome the Miami Heat to Atlanta tonight.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FDSN-SE Atlanta, FDSN-SU
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