It’s a jam-packed night of hoops with nine games on the NBA schedule. That means no shortage of options when it comes to NBA player props, and I’ve found my three favorite.
I continue to fade the Miami Heat on the glass, and a rejuvenated LeBron James gets the perfect matchup to bet a nice plus-money prop.
Those and more NBA picks for Thursday, January 15 below.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Jaylen Brown |
Over 6.5 rebounds | -115 |
 De'Aaron Fox |
Over 4.5 rebounds | +120 |
 LeBron James |
Double-double | +290 |
Prop #1: Jaylen Brown Over 6.5 rebounds
Fade the Miami Heat with rebounds. With opposing team player prop rebounds, specifically.
It’s not that the Heat are the worst rebounding team, but their super-high pace and volume shooting make for a perfect storm of rebounding props.
Miami leads the NBA in pace and attempted field goals, and as a result surrender the most opponent rebounds per game.
That means a big night on the boards for Jaylen Brown. The Boston Celtics star is doing it all this season, including hauling down 6.4 rebounds per game and has grabbed seven or more five times in his last six games.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBCSB, FanDuel Sports Network-SU
Prop #2: De'Aaron Fox Over 4.5 rebounds
Imagine having Giannis Antetokounmpo on your team and having the third-worst rebounding rate in the NBA.
That’s exactly what the Milwaukee Bucks are, heading into tonight’s matchup with the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs, on the other hand, rank fourth in rebounding rate, but Victor Wembanyama will be too juiced here; let’s go with a guard.
De’Aaron Fox has been cleaning the glass since the calendar flipped to 2026. He’s averaging 6.1 rebounds over his last seven games, grabbing five or more six times during that stretch.
Over 4.5 boards at plus money is a great bet tonight.
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network-Wisconsin, WMLW
Prop #3: LeBron James double-double
Buzz City visits La La Land for what should be a sneaky, entertaining game. There won’t be much defense played in this game. And that’s the perfect vessel for a LeBron James bet.
It sure looks like James was waiting for after New Year's to really start trying this season. And why not when you’re in year 23? He’s averaging 27.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game.
He’s dished out 10 or more dimes in three of his last five games. The Charlotte Hornets surrender the fifth-most opponent assists per possession. A King double-double is a great value.
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network SE-Charlotte, SPECSN
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