A seven-game Sunday in the NBA features a few heavy mismatches, including the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, who are massive favorites over the Memphis Grizzlies.
I’ve got my eye on a prop for Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, plus a couple more NBA picks to round out my top NBA props for today's action.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Isaiah Hartenstein |
To record a double-double | +120 |
 Jalen Brunson |
Over 26.5 points | -110 |
 Jaylen Brown |
Over 26.5 points | -115 |
Prop #1: Isaiah Harternstein to record a double-double
Everyone loves Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder wouldn’t be off to a 9-1 start this season without big contributions from all five starters.
Isaiah Hartenstein has been one of OKC’s most important pieces throughout the first few weeks of the season, logging 12.9 ppg and a team-high 11.7 rpg in 30 minutes of court time per game.
The Thunder center is fresh off his best performance of the season on Friday, where he put up season highs in both points (33) and boards (19).
Hartenstein has recorded a double-double in seven of his last nine games, so the fact that we’re getting plus money on this prop is way too good to ignore.
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FDSN-Oklahoma, FDSN-Southeast
Prop #2: Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points
The New York Knicks are the biggest favorite on the NBA’s Sunday slate as they tip off against the 1-8 Brooklyn Nets.
Brooklyn ranks second-last in points allowed per game (124.6) as well as dead last in opponent field goal percentage (48%). I believe Jalen Brunson will be able to exploit a porous Nets defense tonight and put up a big point total.
Brunson has gotten off to a strong start this season, averaging 28.3 ppg while hitting 30+ points four times. He’s recorded Over 26.5 points in six of eight contests this season and should be able to blow that number out of the water tonight.
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: MSGN, YES
Prop #3: Jaylen Brown Over 26.5 points
The Boston Celtics have unsurprisingly gotten off to a slow start without Jayson Tatum, who will remain sidelined for the foreseeable future as he recovers from Achilles tendon surgery.
Tatum’s absence is certainly not good for Boston’s success, but it has been a boon for Jaylen Brown’s point totals. Brown, who now stands as the C’s only elite scorer, is averaging 28.1 ppg — the highest scoring rate of his career so far.
Brown is basically carrying Boston’s offense on his own, averaging 20 field goal attempts per game while still shooting a strong 53.5%.
He’s recorded Over 26.5 points in five of his last six contests and should hit that number tonight vs. the Orlando Magic because, frankly, the Celtics don’t have any other options.
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBCS-Boston, FDSN-Florida
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