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Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Bennedict Mathurin, Desmond Bane and Steph
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Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Bennedict Mathurin, Desmond Bane and Steph

Looking for some prop bets to bet on for Wednesday’s eight-game NBA slate?

After an entertaining NBA Cup schedule on Tuesday, the NBA has a pair of teams on the second night of a back-to-back heading into Wednesday.

Still, that won’t stop me from betting on a few props.

One of the players not playing the second night of a back-to-back is Steph Curry, and I wrote in today Peter’s Points – my daily NBA column – why he’s an elite prop bet target on Wednesday.

Let’s break down that piece, and two more, for November 20th.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Bennedict Mathurin OVER 26.5 points and rebounds (-115)

Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin has taken on a big role in the offense while Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith have been sidelined, scoring at least 20 points in six of his last seven games.

He was also a monster on the glass this season, averaging 6.7 rebounds per game.

I love this combo prop for Mathurin against Houston, as he could see an even bigger offensive role if Myles Turner (questionable) can’t go on Wednesday.

Mathurin has collected at least 27 points and rebounds in all six games in which he scored 20+, and I expect a similar stat line from him tonight. It’s worth noting that he’s averaged 8.3 boards per game over his last seven.

Steph Curry OVER 25.5 points (-115)

Here’s why bettors should consider betting on Curry on Wednesday:

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry only has four games (out of 10) in which he has recorded 25.5 points, but he has a great game on Wednesday night.

Golden State will take on the Atlanta Hawks, and both teams are in the top five in the NBA in terms of pace this season. Additionally, Atlanta ranks in the NBA’s bottom 10 in defensive rating and allows the most three-pointers per game (16.7) while allowing opponents to shoot 39.7 percent from deep.

Could there be a better match for the greatest 3-point shooter of all time?

Curry is coming off a 26-point game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and he is 4-for-4 in this prop when playing 30 minutes or more this season.

I’ll be rooting for the future Hall of Famer for a big game on Wednesday.

Desmond Bane OVER 4.5 rebounds (-125)

I’m shocked to see Desmond Bane’s rebounds at 4.5, but I’m happy to take the OVER on the second night of a back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers.

There’s a chance Bane misses this game – he battled an oblique injury earlier this season and Memphis may not want to push him – but if he plays, I like him at this number.

Bane has six straight games with at least five rebounds, and he is averaging 6.1 boards per game on the season. Although he is averaging just 9.6 rebound opportunities per game, Bane has 22 boards in three games since returning from injury.

That number is too low for him against a Philadelphia team that ranks 29th in the NBA in rebounding percentage this season.

The odds are updated periodically and are subject to change.

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Find Peter Dewey’s NBA betting record here (including futures). You can also follow my daily plays on BetStamp here.