🏀 NBA Player Props & Best Bets Tonight: Cunningham, Doncic, Jokic Featured in Nine-Game Slate
Thursday brings a packed nine-game schedule, and I've found a betting edge for three NBA player props tonight, which feature plenty of star power ahead of the 7 p.m. ET tipoff.
I’ve circled Cade Cunningham, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic as my top plays - let’s lock in and sweep the board.
🏀 NBA player props: March 5
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Unit size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham, Pistons | Over 26.5 points | -125 via FanDuel | 2u to win 1.80u |
| Luka Doncic, Lakers | 4+ made 3-pointers | -130 via FanDuel | 1u to win 0.76u |
| Nikola Jokic, Nuggets | Over 43.5 points + rebounds | -108 via FanDuel | 1u to win 0.93u |
Total wagered: 4 units | Max profit: 3.49 units
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It's no secret, Cunningham is coming off his least efficient performance of the season after shooting 4 of 16 from the field (10 points) against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, Cade has averaged close to 30 points the night after scoring less than 20 over the last two months. This puts us in the driver's seat to go over 26.5 tonight, and I'm riding him with confidence as part of our best NBA player props.
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Doncic to splash from downtown vs. Nuggets (-130)
The Nuggets rank in the bottom 10 for opponent 3-pointers made per game, which slots in nicely for Doncic, who's been averaging close to double-digit attempts from deep over his last five games. He's going to want to show up and show out against one of his best friends in Jokic - we might cash this one in the third quarter.
Joker to get last laugh vs. Lakers (-108)
In a game destined for points (the 240.5 total is the highest on the slate), you want to run with the big guns. Yes, Jokic qualifies in more ways than one. The Lakers are 22nd in defensive rating in the NBA and 25th in rebounding. What does that mean? Well, the Joker should be able to do whatever he wants tonight. Fire him up as part of our best NBA player props and let's hold hands to the bank.
💡 How I'm betting the NBA slate
Thursday's card is built around matchup edges I’ve identified, with unit sizes adjusted based on where I see the strongest value. All three bets today are volume plays, focused on stars who will be playing in close games, which gives us more opportunity to go over their specific number. I wouldn't mind throwing another unit on the Doncic play, either, as I went back and forth between him and Cade as my top bet for the night. I'm using $50 as my unit size, meaning I'm in for $200 today.
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🚀 NBA parlay picks
💵 Best NBA parlay for Thursday
- Cunningham Over 26.5 points (-125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Doncic 4+ 3-pointers (-130) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Jokic Over 43.5 points + rebounds (-108) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: +513 via FanDuel (.5u to win 2.56u)
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