Thursday's NBA player props card features three plays from our analysts' game previews: Jalen Johnson's assists, Zion Williamson's scoring, and Cameron Boozer's playmaking.
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 (Thursday, Oct. 29)
| Matchup & time | Player prop & analyst |
|---|---|
| Cavaliers vs. Hawks 8 p.m. ET |
Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 assists Quinn Allen |
| Kings vs. Pelicans 8 p.m. ET |
Zion Williamson Over 19.5 points Quinn Allen |
| Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers 10 p.m. ET |
Cameron Boozer Over 3.5 assists Todd Cordell |
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Cavaliers vs. Hawks prop: Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 assists
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: WUAB, Peachtree.TV
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Player prop: Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 assists
Jalen Johnson is coming off an 11-assist performance and has dished 30 dimes over his last three appearances. The Duke product is averaging 8.3 assists overall and continues to serve as Atlanta's top playmaker, with a 37.4 assist percentage that is up 4.2 percentage points from last season.
The matchup backs the volume. The Hawks have the league's best assist percentage, while the Cavaliers rank 16th in the NBA in assists allowed at 26.8. Quinn Allen likes the Over at 48% and would play it up to 52% in his Cavaliers vs. Hawks predictions, expecting another impressive facilitating night for Johnson at home.
Kings vs. Pelicans prop: Zion Williamson Over 19.5 points
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: NBCS-California, Pelicans+
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Player prop: Zion Williamson Over 19.5 points
Zion Williamson is averaging 20.7 points per game this season and has cashed the Over in three of four outings. Even in the loss to Denver, he put up 25, and now he gets a Sacramento team that ranks among the league's worst defensively and is short on key interior pieces.
Williamson should have the ball in his hands often as New Orleans looks to attack, and he figures to be central to the Pelicans securing a win. Quinn Allen would play the Over up to 65% in his Kings vs. Pelicans predictions. A higher 24.5 line is also available on Polymarket, but he's much more comfortable with Williamson reaching 20+ at 61%.
Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers prop: Cameron Boozer Over 3.5 assists
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: DAZN-Memphis, BlazerVision
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Player prop: Cameron Boozer Over 3.5 assists
Cameron Boozer has picked up four or more assists in each of his first four games, and Todd Cordell doesn't expect the streak to end tonight. Boozer processes the game at an elite level and is already a primary facilitator for Memphis. He has also recorded at least eight potential assists in all four appearances and is averaging nearly 11 per game.
The setup should help. This game should feature less floor running and more half-court offense, so the Grizzlies will need Boozer to read the floor and find holes in Portland's defense. Cordell plays the Over up to 59% in his Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers predictions.
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