It’s NBA Friday, and if you are a basketball fan, this is a holiday. There were only two games on Thursday, so I know I have an NBA withdrawal. We get basketball back on Friday, which means it’s time to win some money.
Player props are great to bet on a big NBA slate. They add to the straights and parlays you make for the full games. Here are my top NBA player props for Friday, March 11.
Julius Randle Under 24.5 Points
Knicks vs. Grizzlies Predictions
Julius Randle has one of the best totals of the night for an under. The Knicks will battle the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Memphis has one of the best defenses in the NBA, and they are 45-22.
Randle has done an excellent job for the Knicks this season. His total is 24.5 because he has been dominant on offense as of late. However, he has beat up on bad defensive teams. The Grizzlies are a different beast on the back end of the floor.
Randle is averaging 20 PPG this season, and he had 18 last time against Memphis. Look for Randle to be doing a lot of passing on Friday.
Cade Cunningham Under 19.5 Points
Pistons vs. Celtics Predictions
Cade Cunningham has been playing very well as of late. However, I am leaning under on his total for Friday night. The Celtics will battle the Pistons on Friday. Cunningham will not have an easy time making plays against Boston’s defense.
He has played well against Boston this season, but this Celtics team is revamped. Additionally, Cunningham is averaging 16.6 PPG. His total is three points higher on Friday night.
Rudy Gobert Over 14.5 Points
Rudy Gobert is poised for a massive night against the Spurs. This season, he is averaging 16 PPG against San Antonio. Additionally, in his last road game against the Spurs, he had 16 points.
Gobert has done it all for the Jazz this season. His numbers are slightly down as of late, but the Spurs do not have many people who can match up with Gobert in the paint.
There is a reason Gobert has gone over 14.5 in every game against the Spurs. History repeats itself for player props, especially in the paint, where liability is limited.
Mo Bamba Over 6.5 Rebounds
Timberwolves vs. Magic Predictions
I would take the over on Mo Bamba’s rebounds every day of the week. He has a high hit rate at 6.5, with his season average being 7.9. In his last game against the Timberwolves, he had ten rebounds.
Additionally, at home, Bamba is pulling down nine boards per game. He has had two contests in his past five games where he pulled down 15 and 12 boards, respectively.
LaMelo Ball Over 18.5 Points
Hornets vs. Pelicans Predictions
LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 PPG this season, and his total is listed at 18.5 against the Pelicans. New Orleans has a promising future, but they make a lot of mistakes. Ball plays a huge role for the Hornets, and I am taking the over for this game.
Ball only played eight minutes against the Cavaliers on March 2. If we take out this game, he has hit 18.5 in three of his past four.
