Sunday's NBA player props card features four plays from our analysts' game previews: Jaylen Brown's 3-point shooting, Paul Reed's scoring, Jayson Tatum's playmaking, and Dejounte Murray's all-around production.
Below, you'll find each prop, the reasoning behind it, and where to watch. For more plays on today's slate, head to our full list of NBA picks.
NBA player props at a glance (Sunday, Nov. 8)
| Matchup & time | Player prop & analyst |
|---|---|
| 76ers vs. Bulls 3:30 p.m. ET |
Jaylen Brown Over 1.5 threes Tom Oldfield |
| Lakers vs. Pistons 6 p.m. ET |
Paul Reed Under 13.5 points Chris Walder |
| Celtics vs. Bucks 8 p.m. ET |
Jayson Tatum Over 7.5 assists Zak Hanshew |
| Pelicans vs. Clippers 9 p.m. ET |
Dejounte Murray 30+ points + rebounds + assists Ed Scimia |
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76ers vs Bulls prop: Jaylen Brown Over 1.5 threes
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV: NBCS-Philadelphia, CHSN
- Analyst: Tom Oldfield
Prop: Jaylen Brown Over 1.5 threes
Jaylen Brown has sacrificed stats through the first few weeks of the season, but there are certain lineups where Philly needs the 2024 Finals MVP to cook. He's knocking down 40% of his 3-pointers this year, benefiting from some wide-open looks, and Tom Oldfield likes the Over on 1.5 triples for the former Celtic.
Brown has cashed this prop in three straight games, including four 3-pointers against the Bulls last Monday, and Oldfield doesn't see Chicago's defense keeping him in check today. He says the prop is playable up to 56% in his 76ers vs. Bulls predictions.
Lakers vs Pistons prop: Paul Reed Under 13.5 points
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV: Spectrum SportsNet, DAZN-Indiana
- Analyst: Chris Walder
Prop: Paul Reed Under 13.5 points
Paul Reed has done an admirable job holding down the fort at center in Jalen Duren's absence, producing 12.8 points and 6.2 rebounds across six starts. His scoring prop is set at 13.5 for Sunday, though, which is a smidge too high, and he has gone Under that number in each of the last three games.
Reed's 6-foot-9 frame will also be across from 7-foot-2 Walker Kessler, and being undersized at the five should keep his scoring in check. Chris Walder plays the Under up to 65% in his Lakers vs. Pistons predictions.
Celtics vs Bucks prop: Jayson Tatum Over 7.5 assists
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: NBCS-Boston, Bucks+
- Analyst: Zak Hanshew
Prop: Jayson Tatum Over 7.5 assists
Jayson Tatum's assist line is trading at 5.5 or 6.5 across most markets, but Zak Hanshew is confident enough in his playmaking in this favorable matchup to trade it up to 7.5 on Polymarket. Tatum is averaging a career-high eight assists per game, and that number isn't inflated by one huge game. He has four games of 8+ assists, three more with seven and one with six.
Tatum ranks sixth in the league in assists, and his 40.5 assist percentage ranks fourth among players averaging 30-plus minutes. His 33.4 usage rate is the highest of his career, and Milwaukee has allowed the fifth-most assists. Hanshew sets it all up in his Celtics vs. Bucks predictions.
Pelicans vs Clippers prop: Dejounte Murray 30+ points + rebounds + assists
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV: GCSEN, ClipperVision
- Analyst: Ed Scimia
Prop: Dejounte Murray 30+ points + rebounds + assists
Dejounte Murray's overall numbers (a 27.1 points-rebounds-assists average) may not look promising, but two factors are working in his favor. First, he has only played six games so far, and his numbers are dragged down by a poor outing on Friday. He has hit 30+ PRA in three of those six games.
Second, this game promises to be fast-paced, with the Pelicans taking full advantage of a shaky Clippers defense and getting easy buckets off turnovers. That's enough of a boost for Ed Scimia to back Murray to reach 30+ PRA at up to 52% in his Pelicans vs. Clippers predictions.
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