NBA fans typically get the short end of the stick on Thursdays due to limited games. But tonight, we have nine games. Let’s take a closer look at the top NBA player prop bets for Thursday, November 30th.Be sure to read our NBA predictions Every game tonight.
DeMar DeRozan (CHI) under 31.5 points/rebounds/assists (-104)
At the time of publication, the line was available on FanDuel.
This is a ticking time bomb in Chicago. It’s only a matter of time before DeMar DeRozan or Zach LaVine is sent somewhere on the West Coast. Even Alex Caruso is at the center of trade talks. Playoff teams will love acquiring Caruso and his defensive versatility, but as long as the Bulls’ current roster remains intact, there’s plenty of opportunity to eliminate them. Tonight, it’s DeRozan.
As for DeRozan hitting this pillar, the opponent doesn’t matter too much yet. He played in 15 of 18 games, including 15 of 17 when LaVine was active. This matchup against the Bucks is better suited for LaVine, as the Bucks have a hard time guarding elite ball handlers. We also have to consider that DeRozan is dealing with an injury that kept him out of the fourth quarter of his last game, a loss to the Boston Celtics.
Read our full article Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction.
LeBron James (LAL) over 24.5 points (-115)
At the time of publication, ESPN provided the line.
LeBron James had a great time in Detroit last night. He scored 25 points in just 29 minutes and scored just two points in the fourth quarter, which gave the Lakers a 25-point lead at the start of the quarter. Now, the real test is tonight. James and the Lakers will play the Oklahoma City Thunder as 5.5-point underdogs on the road — exactly where we want LeBron to be.
The second round of back-to-backs this season has yet to have much of an impact on James. He’s been above that line in 2 of 3 games this season, averaging 34 minutes per game in those three games. The minutes limit head coach Darvin Ham imposed on James to start the new season wasn’t a factor, as James is playing more than 34 minutes per game. It’s worth noting that when James has played at least 30 minutes, he’s been above that line in eight of his 12 minutes this season. The Thunder have versatile defenders to attack James, but they also give up their fair share of points to their point forwards. Let the Kings take over 20 shots on the road tonight and this should be a great game.
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