Thursday's NBA slate features two matchups, and we're targeting NBA player props with strong statistical trends and favorable matchups.
Check out our latest NBA picks for November 5, starring Devin Booker.
NBA player props at a glance (Thursday, Nov. 5)
| Matchup & time | Player prop & analyst |
|---|---|
| Magic vs. Suns 9 p.m. |
Devin Booker Over 24.5 points Author: Quinn Allen |
| Magic vs. Suns 9 p.m. |
Desmond Bane Over 3.5 threes Author: Quinn Allen |
| Heat vs. Warriors 10 p.m. |
Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 45.5 points + rebounds + assists Author: Juan Carlos Blanco |
| Heat vs. Warriors 10 p.m. |
Yaxel Lendeborg Over 29.5 points + rebounds + assists Author: Juan Carlos Blanco |
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Magic vs. Suns prop: Devin Booker Over 24.5 points
Quinn Allen believes Devin Booker is in for a big night.
"The Suns may be struggling, but Devin Booker is still an offensive juggernaut. The Kentucky product is averaging 24.7 points per game, which leads the team, and he also has the highest usage rate at 27.2%. Book enters this clash in good form, clearing tonight's line in consecutive appearances. He dropped 26 on the Warriors on Nov. 3 before scoring 33 in the loss to Portland on Wednesday."
Magic vs. Suns prop: Desmond Bane Over 3.5 threes
Allen is also counting on Desmond Bane's hot hand tonight.
"Desmond Bane is making it rain from downtown, draining 37.3% of his triples. The guard is averaging 3.6 makes on a lofty 9.6 attempts per contest, and I expect his volume to be high again tonight against a Suns defense that is allowing 5.1 triples per game to opposing shooting guards."
Read more in Allen's Magic vs. Suns predictions.
Heat vs. Warriors prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 45.5 points + rebounds + assists
Juan Carlos Blanco likes the Under on Giannis Antetokounmpo's combined points, rebounds, and assists.
"Miami is a fairly sizable road underdog, with an implied team total suggesting a more subdued night than usual for its front-line players. If the game plays out as oddsmakers expect, it wouldn't be surprising to see Antetokounmpo's night end a bit early, especially with Miami still having two more games on its West Coast swing."
Heat vs. Warriors prop: Yaxel Lendeborg Over 29.5 points + rebounds + assists
Blanco is also backing Yaxel Lendeborg to exceed his combined points, rebounds, and assists line.
"Like the rest of his teammates, Yaxel Lendeborg will enjoy a valuable rest advantage over any defender he faces and enters Thursday averaging 34.6 PRA since the second game of the season. The Heat also rank 27th in offensive efficiency rating allowed to small forwards (25.9) while surrendering the second-most rebounds (9.5) and most assists (6.3) per game to the position."
Read more in Blanco's Heat vs. Warriors predictions.
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