The Golden State Warriors will be without superstar guard Steph Curry for at least a week.
That means Jimmy Butler will be the Dubs' No. 1 scoring option against the cellar-dwelling Pelicans tonight.
Jimmy Buckets headlines my favorite NBA picks for Saturday, November 29.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Bobby Portis |
Over 8.5 points | -120 |
 Jimmy Butler |
Over 21.5 points | -110 |
 Ivica Zubac |
Over 11.5 rebounds | -120 |
Prop #1: Bobby Portis Over 8.5 points
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a four-game absence last night to drop 30 points in just 28 minutes. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward had been sidelined by an adductor sprain, and he might not be able to log his usual playing time on a back-to-back.
That should open up shots for Bobby Portis. The veteran forward has scored 9+ points in nine of his previous 10 games, averaging 13.7 points per game over that span.
Portis should be able to bounce back from his poor shooting performance with the Brooklyn Nets on deck tonight. The Nets rank 29th in the league in defensive rating, surrendering 119.4 ppg.
This is a five-star play according to EV Analytics, which is projecting 12.99 points for Portis.
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel SN WI | YES
Prop #2: Jimmy Butler Over 21.5 points
Jimmy Butler is second on the Golden State Warriors in scoring, averaging 20.0 ppg, and the six-time All-Star is coming off a 20-point performance on Wednesday against Houston's tough defense.
Butler's usage should spike with Steph Curry sidelined after injuring his quad in the fourth quarter of that game. He will also face a significantly worse defensive team when the Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans.
NOLA is 26th in the league in ppg allowed (122.5) and will be even worse after losing top defender Herbert Jones to a calf injury. Butler does a great job of attacking the rim, and the Pels are 30th in the league at defending the rim per ShotQualityBets.
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBC Sports BA | Pelicans.com
Prop #3: Ivica Zubac Over 11.5 rebounds
Ivica Zubac is averaging 12.6 rebounds per game this month. The Los Angeles Clippers center has pulled down 12+ boards in seven of his last 11 contests.
Zubac should be able to control the glass against the Dallas Mavericks, who play at a fast pace and struggle on the boards. The Mavs surrender a league-high 60.9 rebounds per game and will be missing two of their best bigs in Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel SN SoCal | Mavs.com
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