NBA Player Props Picks for Friday, October 21st 2022

The 2022-23 NBA season is just getting underway and the games are coming extremely fast. There is a full slate of games on Friday and that means that you can find some great betting opportunities as well.

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Betting on the NBA is always a great option and making player prop picks is one of the best bets to use. Here are five of the best NBA player prop picks for Friday, October 21st.

Zion Williamson Under 24.5 Points (-110)

Pelicans vs. Hornets Prediction

Zion Williamson is back with the New Orleans Pelicans and his return is extremely important to the NBA. Williamson had 25 points in the season opener as his Pelicans team destroyed the Brooklyn Nets.

Things aren’t going to come easy for Williamson in every game and you can take advantage of that fact. Bet on the under 24.5 points, as Williamson won’t find as many easy buckets in this game.

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Buddy Hield Pts/Reb/Asts Under 26.5 (-120)

Spurs vs. Pacers Prediction

Buddy Hield is trying to jumpstart his career again as a member of the Indianapolis Pacers. This Pacers team is going to struggle throughout the year, but a big year from Hield could allow them to become contenders faster.

Hield had ten rebounds in the season opener, but that’s not going to be the norm for the sharpshooter. Take the under 26.5 points, rebounds, and assists for Hield on Friday night.

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Ayo Dosunmu to Score 15+ Points (+162)

Bulls vs. Wizards Prediction

Ayo Dosunmu earned the nod as the starting point guard with the Bulls in just his second season. Head coach Billy Donovan is trusting Dosunmu to run the offense, but the youngster can do much more.

The Bulls are in Washington on Friday to face a Wizards team that isn’t great on the defensive end. Look for Dosunmu to score at least 15 points for another great performance from the starting point guard.

NBA Picks

Jayson Tatum Over 24.5 Points (-115)

Celtics vs. Heat Prediction

The Boston Celtics wasted little time in getting their season going as they blew past the Philadelphia 76ers in the season opener. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both had 35 points in the season opener, and that duo continues to be nearly unstoppable.

Boston is in Miami on Friday night and the Heat just don’t have enough size to defend Tatum. Look for the superstar to score at least 25 points for a second straight big game.

Stephen Curry 5+ Made Threes (+145)

Nuggets vs. Warriors Prediction

The Golden State Warriors made a statement in the NBA season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers and they now face the Denver Nuggets. Denver is a team that has always struggled to defend Curry in the past and the sharpshooter is going to have a big game in this one.

There are so many different ways to bet on Curry to take advantage of his shooting, but this bet has great odds. Take Curry to make at least 5+ threes as he leads his team past the Denver Nuggets.

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