It’s another great night of NBA action with six games on the schedule. That means a massive amount of NBA player props to bet on.
I’ve dug through the NBA odds and found my three favorites for tonight, including one Warriors player who will let it fly against the Magic, while cleaning the glass will be key for the Pistons as they go for 11 wins in a row when they take on the Hawks.
Those and more NBA picks for Tuesday, November 18 below.
Best NBA player props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Moses Moody |
Over 2.5 threes | +150 |
 Jaylen Brown |
Over 4.5 assists | +100 |
 Ausar Thompson |
Over 5.5 rebounds | -125 |
Prop #1: Moses Moody Over 2.5 threes
The Orlando Magic host the Golden State Warriors in a really intriguing matchup on Tuesday night. It’s not exactly the basketball version of “what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object,” but it’s not far off.
The Warriors are still letting it fly and attempt the third-most threes per game in the NBA, while the Magic, who are a stout defensive team, allow the fewest three-point attempts per game.
So, something’s got to give. My thoughts are shooters shoot. The Warriors are shooters. So my money is on them to keep shooting.
Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler still remain the focal point for opposing defense, so that should create scoring opportunities for Moses Moody. The shooting guard is finally getting an opportunity to show what he can do this season, and he’s making the most of it.
Moody is averaging 13.2 points on 45.3% shooting from beyond the arc, and he’s attempted eight or more threes in five of his last eight games, which includes an incredible 8-for-12 shooting performance last time out against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Moody’s threes made prop is at a high 2.5, but the +150 price tag makes this a great bet. A number he’s gone Over in five of his last eight games.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBCS-BA, FDSFL
Prop #2: Jaylen Brown Over 4.5 assists
This season was always going to be tough for the Boston Celtics without Jayson Tatum. But the other half of their dynamic duo, Jaylen Brown, is doing his best to keep this Celtics season afloat.
Brown has been outstanding this season, averaging 27.4 points while adding 5.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game this season and thanks in large part to him, the Celtics have won three of their last four games heading into tonight’s matchup against the struggling Brooklyn Nets.
Struggling may be putting it nicely. The Nets are bad. Particularly when it comes to preventing buckets. Brooklyn ranks dead last in defensive rating and is really getting burned by teams willing to move the basketball. That’s because the Nets also ranked dead last in opponent assists per possession.
Brown is obviously the focal point of the Celtics' offense, and opposing teams should key on him; and it appears that he’s been more willing to pass up the ball lately. He has 14 assists over the last three games, including going for five or more twice during that period.
Brown has an assist prop sitting at 4.5 with the Over at even money. That’s a great bet for this Atlantic Division matchup on Tuesday night.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBC Sports Boston, YES
Prop #3: Ausar Thompson Over 5.5 rebounds
The Detroit Pistons are on a hell of a run. The combination of Cade Cunninghman, Jaren Duren, and Ausur Thompson has been outstanding and has led Detroit to 10 straight wins and first place in the Eastern Conference. They’ll go for No. 11 in a row when they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
Now, the Hawks are a team on the rise as well. They sit at 9-5 heading into this matchup and have won five in a row, despite Trae Young missing the last three weeks of games.
This is another team with a young core, but added Kristaps Porzingis to make the offense a little more dynamic. But the current roster makeup lacks one thing in particular. A presence on the glass.
Atlanta ranks 24th in rebounding rate and 25th in opponent rebounds per game. That means I’m betting the Pistons put in work on the boards tonight. The obvious candidate is Duren, who averages 12.3 rebounds per game. But his numbers are juiced as one would expect.
Instead, I’m looking at Thompson, who’s missed the last four games with an ankle injury and is considered a game-time decision. If he goes, I love him to go Over 5.5 rebounds in this one. Thompson averages 6.6 rebounds per game this season and has topped 5.5 boards in four of his last six games.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FDSN DT, FDSN SE-ATL
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