We have six games on the docket across the Association this evening. My NBA player props will include Sixers star Tyrese Maxey, Cavs franchise cornerstone Donovan Mitchell, and Nets big man Day’Ron Sharpe.
Read more in my NBA picks for Friday, January 16.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Tyrese Maxey |
Over 26.5 points | -105 |
 Donovan Mitchell |
Over 6.5 assists | +102 |
 Day’Ron Sharpe |
Over 7.5 rebounds | +100 |
Prop #1: Tyrese Maxey Over 26.5 points
Tyrese Maxey is the main man on the Philadelphia 76ers, and he’s having a career year.
The Sixers may not be a title contender, but the Kentucky product is averaging a whopping 30.5 PPG. That ranks third in the entire NBA.
The consistency that Maxey is showing is remarkable. While he was held to 14 points on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he cashed the Over in points in six of seven games prior.
Maxey scored 30+ in four of those contests.
Yes, the Cavs managed to contain him on Wednesday, but it’s incredibly rare that he doesn’t bounce back. Maxey is averaging 29.3 points in January. He’ll respond like the All-Star he is.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN
Prop #2: Donovan Mitchell Over 6.5 assists
Donovan Mitchell is right up there with Maxey, ranking fourth in the league in points with 29.7. However, I’ll focus on his playmaking here.
Spida is averaging 5.6 dimes per night, and he’s a key playmaker in the Cavs backcourt alongside Darius Garland. Mitchell has hit the Over in assists in three of his last four outings, and he just dished out nine dimes against Philly on Wednesday.
Garland is not suiting up for this matchup due to toe soreness, which means the playmaking duties will be on Mitchell’s shoulders.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN
Prop #3: Day’Ron Sharpe Over 7.5 rebounds
Day'Ron Sharpe may not be a starter, but he has a solid secondary role for the Nets off the bench.
The big man is averaging 7.9 PPG and 6.3 rebounds per contest. While his rebound numbers aren’t huge, he’s been on a different level in January.
The center is averaging 9.1 boards in January, and he’s cashed the Over in rebounds in four consecutive appearances. Sharpe brought down nine boards in a loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday, and he also had 25 rebounds combined in back-to-back games before that.
He’s playing with a lot of confidence on the glass, and it will continue tonight against the Bulls.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: CHSN, YES
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