We have a total of 3 NBA player props for New Year's Day, and our staff of basketball betting experts is focused on some key players who could be in line for noteworthy performances to ring in 2025.
Read below for our NBA player prop picks for Wednesday, January 1.
NBA Player Props for Wednesday, Jan. 1
- Jalen Duren
- Kyrie Irving
- DeMar DeRozan
Jalen Duren Under 18.5 Points & Rebounds (-120)
Magic vs. Pistons, 7 p.m. ET
This might be the most difficult matchup in the league for centers. Orlando has allowed the 2nd-fewest points per game and fewest rebounds per game to the position.
Positions aside, the Magic are just a tough matchup in general. They're 3rd in defensive rating and 2nd in points allowed per game. They've allowed the fewest rebounds per game and are 29th in pace.
Two specific factors for Orlando should negatively impact Jalen Duren. The Magic have allowed the 2nd-fewest points per game in the paint.
Duren has scored 81% of his points from in the paint. Orlando has drawn the 2nd-most fouls per game.
Duren has had foul trouble issues. He's 11th in the league in fouls per game. It has consistently capped his playing time. It's a rough spot all around for Duren.
Pick: Jalen Duren Under 18.5 Points & Rebounds (-120)
