We’ve got a big slate of 11 games on the schedule tonight as Americans look to wash down their Thanksgiving leftovers with a Friday of NBA Cup action.
I’m targeting some of the league’s biggest stars to have productive nights, with NBA player props on Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic.
Let’s take a look at my favorite prop bets for tonight in my free NBA picks for Friday, November 28.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Jalen Brunson |
Over 30.5 points | -110 |
 Nikola Jokic |
Over 54.5 P/R/A | -110 |
 Luka Doncic |
Over 33.5 points | -115 |
Prop #1: Jalen Brunson Over 30.5 points
The New York Knicks are once again positioning themselves as a high seed in the Eastern Conference, and the stellar play of Jalen Brunson is a big part of the reason why they’re in that position. Brunson is putting up 28.6 ppg on the year, nearly matching his career high (28.7), which he set during the 2023-24 season.
Brunson has been on a scoring tear over the last two weeks. In the Knicks’ last six games, he has put up at least 27 points each night, going for 31+ on four different occasions.
The Milwaukee Bucks are giving up 115.8 ppg and have lost six straight. I’m taking Brunson to have another big night.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Prime Video
Prop #2: Nikola Jokic Over 54.5 points/rebounds/assists
We could probably find a reason to take a Nikola Jokic prop on every night he plays, but there are particular reasons to like the Denver Nuggets center tonight. Jokic is “only” averaging 53.5 combined PRA, which is just under the number set for him tonight, but that’s not a problem when he has the right matchup.
Normally, battling the San Antonio Spurs would mean a tiring matchup with Victor Wembanyama. But with Wemby on the sidelines with a calf injury, Jokic’s job gets a lot less demanding, and he’ll be able to run the Denver offense with a lot less resistance. It’s never easy to be sure exactly how Jokic will contribute, but one way or another, we can expect a vintage performance from him on Friday.
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: KENS, ALT
Prop #3: Luka Doncic Over 33.5 points
Luka Doncic will get another opportunity to show the Dallas Mavericks what a mistake it was to trade him away tonight when the Los Angeles Lakers host his former team. It’s not as though he hasn’t been showing that all season long, though, with Doncic putting up a career-high 35.2 ppg on 47% shooting from the field.
Doncic has only faced the Mavericks twice so far since moving to the Lakers, and both games were memorable: he put up a triple-double against them shortly after being traded, then scored 45 against Dallas in April.
Luka’s put up 37+ points in three of his last four games, and there’s bound to be extra motivation for him to show out against the Mavericks. I’m taking Doncic to hit his scoring total tonight.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Prime Video
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