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Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Evan Mobley, Keegan Murray and Bilal Coulib)
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Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Evan Mobley, Keegan Murray and Bilal Coulib)

A five-game Monday night NBA slate calls for a lot of action in the prop market, so why not bet on five props?

There are some double-double props at plus money that I love tonight, and there are also two young wings who could be in contention for expanded roles on Monday’s roster.

As the NBA prepares for opening night of NBA Cup games on Tuesday, let’s get some momentum with some prop wins tonight.

Here is a list of my favorite pieces.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Keegan Murray Double-Double (+260)

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has been a beast on the glass this season, averaging 9.0 rebounds per game. He’s grabbed at least 10 rebounds in five of his last six games, but oddsmakers have him at +260 to record a double-double against the San Antonio Spurs tonight.

San Antonio enters this game ranked ninth in the league in rebounding percentage, but Murray is playing an awful lot of minutes (38.1 per game) for the Kings this season — a sign he’ll be lucky to grab 10 rebounds or more.

Overall, Murray is averaging 13.7 rebound chances per game this season, and he has a double-double in four of his last six games. Don’t sleep on him at this price Monday.

Bilal Coulibaly MORE THAN 14.5 Points (-105)

Washington Wizards second-year power forward Bilal Coulibaly has had a strong start to the season, averaging 17.0 points per game while shooting 57.5 percent from the field and 38.7 percent out of 3.

He scored 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting in the Wizards’ loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday, and I think he could be in line for a solid game against Houston on Monday.

Coulibaly is playing 34.7 minutes per game this season, and he has been much more aggressive over his last seven games after taking just two shots in the season opener. Over this seven-game stretch, Coulibaly is averaging 18.3 points per game on 12.1 field goal attempts and 4.4 3-point attempts per game.

Houston ranks seventh in the league in defensive rating, but if Coulibaly makes around 12-15 shots, it’s hard to see him falling short of that number given his efficiency so far in the 2024 season- 25.

The second-year wing scored 14.5 points in five of his eight games.

Jalen Williams OVER 25.5 points and rebounds (-115)

With Chet Holmgren out due to a broken hip he suffered in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s loss to Golden State on Sunday, Jalen Williams could use a boost as a scorer and rebounder at the future.

Not only is the former lottery pick going to play a lot of power with the Thunder hit, but one would expect some of Holmgren’s shots to be distributed to Williams in this OKC offense.

So far this season, J-Dub is averaging 19.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from 3-of-15.9 shots per match.

Williams has scored 25.5 points and rebounds in five games this season, but if he sees a boost on the glass tonight, I think he’ll easily erase that against the Los Angeles Clippers. He grabbed seven rebounds in the last meeting between these teams.

Ivica Zubac OVER 12.5 rebounds (-125)

Clippers center Ivica Zubac could be in the running for a massive game with Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams all out of the lineup due to injuries.

OKC and Los Angeles faced off earlier this season, and Zubac finished with nine points and 12 rebounds in 28:24 in a 13-point loss. However, the Thunder will be forced to play small ball on Monday.

If Ty Lue sticks with Zubac for the advantage down low, I’ll be shocked if the big man doesn’t go near that rebounding prop. He is averaging 12.7 rebounds and 20.2 rebound chances per game this season.

Meanwhile, the Thunder are 28th in the league in rebounding percentage and are now bottom of their starting center. Zubac should control the boards all night.

Evan Mobley Double-Double (+125)

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has a dream matchup Monday against the Chicago Bulls.

Not only do the Bulls rank last in the NBA in points allowed per game, but they are also 27th in opponent rebounds per game.

This sets up well for Mobley who will earn his fourth double-double of the season on Monday night. So far this season, the former lottery pick is averaging 18.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, but he’s coming off a 23-point, 16-rebound game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Mobley is going to score 10 points – he has at least 13 in every game this season – so we’re really betting on him to grab 10 or more rebounds on Monday. It’s hard to find a much better matchup for the Cavs big man.

Ratings are updated periodically and are subject to change.

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Find Peter Dewey’s NBA betting record here (futures included). You can also follow my daily games on BetStamp here.