We have three NBA player props for this Friday, and we're focused on some key players who could be in line for noteworthy performances as we approach the weekend.
Nets vs. 76ers sets the stage at 7 p.m. ET, and one of our experts will be betting on Sixers guard Kelly Oubre. Our second pick of the day comes from Hawks vs. Bulls, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, so we will also be taking a look at Chicago guard Zach LaVine. The third and final pick on our betting card is for Pacers vs. Bucks, and Tyrese Haliburton will be the player of interest.
Continue below for our NBA player prop picks for Friday, November 22.
NBA Player Props for Friday, Nov. 22
- Kelly Oubre Under 11.5 Points (-130)
- Zach LaVine Over 26.5 Points & Assists (-105)
- Tyrese Haliburton Under 3.5 Rebounds (+130)
Nets vs. 76ers Player Prop Pick
By Jim Turvey
With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey back for the Sixers (even with Paul George now limited) Oubre has been the odd man out, both minutes-wise and usage-wise.
Oubre has cleared this number only one time in his last seven games, and that was a game without Embiid and Maxey.
The Nets are also a sneaky good team to play unders against, as their defense is bad (25th per Dunks & Threes), but they play at the slowest pace in the league.
Pick: Kelly Oubre Under 11.5 Points
Hawks vs. Bulls Player Prop Pick
By Jim Turvey
The Bulls and Hawks play Friday in an NBA Cup game with a total set at 245.
The Hawks defense plus the Bulls pace is going to make for an absolute shootout, and LaVine should be one of the beneficiaries.
LaVine has been leaned on as a creator since his return from brief injury, with 5.6 assists per game over his last seven games.
As for the scoring side of this, LaVine's points per game average has been dragged down by a few duds, but he has lived in the mid-20s for much of this season.
LaVine taken the highest number of three-point attempts per game since the Bubble season, and he's hitting all of his shots at an excellent rate in the fast-paced Billy Donovan system.
Pick: Zach LaVine Over 26.5 Points & Assists
Pacers vs. Bucks Player Prop Pick
Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 3.5 rebounds per game for the Pacers this season, the lowest since his rookie season. His 4.9% rebound rate matches a career low. Haliburton has averaged 5.7 rebound chances this season, down from 6.7 last season.
Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor reported in early November that Haliburton's general decline this season could be due to a back injury. His scoring and assist numbers have also taken a hit, in addition to the dip in rebounds. An injury could explain why Haliburton isn't sticking his nose in there to grab rebounds as often.
The more concrete factor is the insertion of Bennedict Mathurin into the starting lineup. Mathurin is 2nd on the team in rebounding and 3rd in rebound chances. With Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard sidelined, Mathurin has started the last 10 games.
Haliburton has seen a 1% decrease in his rebounding rate with Mathurin on the floor. He's averaged just 2.8 rebounds on 4.2 rebound chances since Mathurin became a starter.
The matchup is a solid, as Milwaukee ranks 24th in rebounding rate and 25th in rebounds allowed per game. I'm just not expecting Haliburton to be the one to benefit from it. He's reached 4+ rebounds only twice in 10 games this month.
Pick: Tyrese Haliburton Under 3.5 Rebounds
