Darius Acuff Jr., Andrew Nembhard, and Bam Adebayo headline Friday's NBA player props, with selections covering points, assists, steals, and threes.
Explore each analyst's reasoning below and find more expert analysis in our free NBA picks.
NBA player props at a glance (Friday, Nov. 13)
| Matchup & time | Player prop & analyst |
|---|---|
| Knicks vs. Pacers 7 p.m. ET |
Andrew Nembhard Over 7.5 assists Ed Scimia |
| Bucks vs. Magic 7 p.m. ET |
Franz Wagner Over 24.5 points Quinn Allen |
| Cavaliers vs. Heat 8 p.m. ET |
Bam Adebayo Over 1.5 steals Chris Walder |
| Hawks vs. Bulls 8 p.m. ET |
Josh Giddey Over 1.5 made threes Todd Cordell |
| Grizzlies vs. Pelicans 8 p.m. ET |
Herbert Jones Over 9.5 points Geoff Clark |
| Jazz vs. Rockets 8:30 p.m. ET |
Reed Sheppard Over 2.5 made threes Phil Naessens |
| Warriors vs. Spurs 9:30 p.m. ET |
Julian Champagnie Over 9.5 points Zak Hanshew |
| Trail Blazers vs. Kings 10 p.m. ET |
Darius Acuff Jr. Over 24.5 points Quinn Allen |
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Knicks vs Pacers prop: Andrew Nembhard Over 7.5 assists
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Analyst: Ed Scimia
Top pick: Andrew Nembhard Over 7.5 assists
Andrew Nembhard is averaging 7.8 assists for the Indiana Pacers and has finished with eight, 12 and 10 in his last three games while averaging 33.3 minutes.
His 7.7-assist average last season reinforces that this production isn't simply a short-term spike, although the New York Knicks' league-low pace presents a hurdle.
Ed Scimia expects Indiana's primary distributor to continue creating enough opportunities to clear 7.5 assists in his Knicks vs. Pacers predictions.
Bucks vs Magic prop: Franz Wagner Over 24.5 points
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: Bucks+, DAZN-ORL
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Top pick: Franz Wagner Over 24.5 points
Franz Wagner has scored at least 30 points in three straight games for the Orlando Magic, taking at least 22 shots in each outing.
His team-leading 30% usage rate and seven consecutive games with at least 37 minutes provide consistent scoring opportunities against the Milwaukee Bucks, who are allowing 121.3 points per game.
Quinn Allen expects that workload and favorable matchup to carry Wagner Over 24.5 points in his Bucks vs. Magic predictions.
Cavaliers vs Heat prop: Bam Adebayo Over 1.5 steals
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: DAZN CLE
- Analyst: Chris Walder
Top pick: Bam Adebayo Over 1.5 steals
Bam Adebayo is averaging 2.2 steals for the Miami Heat and has recorded multiple steals in eight of his first 11 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have protected the ball well, so this isn't a pick built around an especially turnover-prone opponent.
Chris Walder instead points to Adebayo's consistent defensive production and the available price in backing Over 1.5 steals in his Cavaliers vs. Heat predictions.
Hawks vs Bulls prop: Josh Giddey Over 1.5 made threes
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: NBA League Pass
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Top pick: Josh Giddey Over 1.5 made threes
Josh Giddey has averaged 5.2 more field-goal attempts per 36 minutes with Caleb Wilson off the court, with nearly two of those additional attempts coming from beyond the arc.
With the rookie sidelined, the Chicago Bulls will need Giddey to shoulder more of the scoring load against the Atlanta Hawks.
Todd Cordell expects that larger role to generate more perimeter opportunities and backs Over 1.5 made threes in his Hawks vs. Bulls predictions.
Grizzlies vs Pelicans prop: Herbert Jones Over 9.5 points
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: DAZN-MEM, Gulf Coast Sports
- Analyst: Geoff Clark
Top pick: Herbert Jones Over 9.5 points
Herbert Jones could see additional scoring opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans with Trey Murphy III out and Dejounte Murray listed as doubtful in the preview.
Jones made three of seven 3-point attempts in the first meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies, who are now missing their top two centers.
Geoff Clark expects that depleted frontcourt to open opportunities at the rim and from deep, supporting Over 9.5 points in his Grizzlies vs. Pelicans predictions.
Jazz vs Rockets prop: Reed Sheppard Over 2.5 made threes
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV: KJZZ.TV, SCHN
- Analyst: Phil Naessens
Top pick: Reed Sheppard Over 2.5 made threes
Reed Sheppard has averaged 6.2 attempts and 2.4 makes from 3-point range over his last five games for the Houston Rockets.
The Utah Jazz' drop coverage could create perimeter looks off ball screens, while Marcus Smart's suspension may open up additional minutes and shots.
Phil Naessens acknowledges that Utah has defended guards reasonably well from deep but still likes Sheppard's shooting volume to support Over 2.5 made threes in his Jazz vs. Rockets predictions.
Warriors vs Spurs prop: Julian Champagnie Over 9.5 points
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Analyst: Zak Hanshew
Top pick: Julian Champagnie Over 9.5 points
Julian Champagnie has scored in double figures in three straight games for the San Antonio Spurs, averaging 12.3 points in 27.7 minutes.
He's shooting 43.6% from deep on 6.5 attempts per game, while the Golden State Warriors have allowed opponents to shoot 36% from beyond the arc.
With Devin Vassell and De'Aaron Fox listed as questionable, Zak Hanshew sees a path to continued scoring opportunities and backs Over 9.5 points in his Warriors vs. Spurs predictions.
Trail Blazers vs Kings prop: Darius Acuff Jr. Over 24.5 points
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: NBCS-CA, BlazerVision
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Top pick: Darius Acuff Jr. Over 24.5 points
Darius Acuff Jr. is averaging 26.2 points with a 32.2% usage rate for the Sacramento Kings, and he's scored 32 and 29 points in his last two games.
He also had 33 in the previous meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers, who are allowing 31.1 points per game to opposing point guards.
Quinn Allen expects Acuff's heavy workload and favorable matchup to support another 25-point performance in his Trail Blazers vs. Kings predictions.
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