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In the wake of a very busy Friday night, we’re set for an eight-game slate Saturday. We’re still trying to figure teams out this early into the season, but there are already some early trends developing that we can potentially profit from.
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Without further ado, let’s break down a trio of player props to consider. Be sure to check out the NBA betting trends page for odds, data and insights on every game.
Best NBA Saturday Props
- Donovan Mitchell Over 26.5 Points
- Jaylen Brown Over 31.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Anthony Davis Over 14.5 Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers vs. Nets) Over 26.5 Points
Mitchell got the season off to a blistering start, going off for 32 points in the opener against the Sixers while shooting 11-for-19 from the floor. Spida got there with just two three-pointers as well, underscoring how efficient he was from in front of the arc in addition to going 8-for-11 from the free-throw line. Mitchell comfortably led the Cavs in field-goal attempts, and that level of usage should be the norm for him this season.
Saturday, Mitchell and the Cavs are big favorites over the Nets, and Clevelad has an implied team total of just under 122 points. While there could be some playing time risks if the game does turn lopsided in the second half, chances are Mitchell will have had a big hand in getting it there. He recorded at least 27 points in 50 regular-season and postseason games in 2025-26, including a 35-point outing against Brooklyn exactly a year ago to the day.
Original Line Publish: 26.5
Jaylen Brown (76ers vs. Bucks) Over Points + Rebounds + Assists
Brown’s 76ers tenure has gotten off to an encouraging start, as the talented wing has averaged 33.0 points + rebounds + assists over the first pair of contests while shooting 50.0%, including 42.9% from three-point range. The former Celtic logged 35 and 38 minutes in the first two games as well, and he’s put up 19.0 field-goal + free-throw attempts per contest. Saturday, he could be in store for even more usage, as LeBron James looks likely to sit out the first leg of the back-to-back set due to a back issue.
James has slotted into the complementary role over the first two games that he was expected to fill, averaging 13.5 shot attempts per contest. An absence on his part would certainly open up some opportunity for Brown, but even if James were to play, Jaylen has gone 2-0 to the Over so far while playing alongside LeBron, posting a pair of 33 points + rebounds + assists tallies. The Bucks are also on the second game of a back-to-back set, and Milwaukee has surrendered the fifth-most points + rebounds + assists per game over the first pair of contests (214.0).
Original Line Publish: 31.5
Anthony Davis (Wizards vs. Bulls) Over Points
AD’s Wizards tenure has gotten off to an interesting start to say the least. Davis looked his vintage self to open the season against the Bucks, generating a 34-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included four assists, two steals and one block. However, Friday’s 112-102 loss to the Raptors featured a big downturn, as he mustered only nine points, albeit alongside a solid nine rebounds, over 32 minutes.
The Bulls will be on the second night of a back-to-back set Saturday, and they’ve surrendered 135 and 125 points in the first two games of the season. Chicago has surrendered 47.4% shooting over the first two games, including 37.7% from three-point range, and Davis went 11-for-20 from the floor in the season opener before scuffling against Toronto. The Bulls present a much more palatable defensive matchup than the Raptors, making at least 15 points a very reasonable threshold for the big man.
Original Line Publish: 14.5
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