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Thursdays are usually a bit of a quieter night in the Association, and that holds true this week. The main event of the slate is a Timberwolves-Mavericks showdown in Dallas, and we also have star-studded clubs like the 76ers and Pistons in action.
Let’s dive into three player props that catch our eye for Thursday’s four-game ledger.. Be sure to check out the NBA betting trends page for odds, data and insights on every game.
Best NBA Thursday Props
- Tyrese Maxey Over 33.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Cooper Flagg Over 36.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Naz Reid Over 27.5 Points + Rebounds
Tyrese Maxey (76ers vs. Raptors) Over Points + Rebounds + Assists
Maxey is in the midst of another stellar all-around season, and he’s flashing career-best efficiency as a shooter. Maxey is averaging 26.1 points on career-high 49.1% shooting, and he’s added 5.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds per contest. Any concerns about the veteran point guard’s usage taking a big hit with the arrival of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James have been allayed as well, considering Maxey is still averaging 25.3 field-goal + free-throw attempts per contest through his first 12 games.
Maxey’s Thursday matchup paints an encouraging picture for his prospects. The Raptors were lit up by Maxey for 40.8 points + rebounds + assists per contest in four regular-season meetings a year ago, a sample where Maxey shot 53.1%, including 45.7% from downtown. This season, Toronto is ranked No. 20 in offensive efficiency rating allowed to point guards (27.6) and is allowing 38.2% three-point shooting to the position.
The Raptors are also surrendering an NBA-high 8.5 rebounds per contest to ones and Maxey is averaging 34.8 points + rebounds + assists on 51.5% shooting in the last six games, furthering the case for the Over.
Original Line Publish: 33.5
Cooper Flagg (Mavericks vs. Timberwolves) Over Points + Rebounds + Assists
Flagg has taken his game to new heights early this season, delivering career highs in points (25.9), rebounds (6.9) and assists (6.9) per contest while shooting 50.0%. The 2025 first overall pick is coming into Thursday with two days of rest and fresh off a season-best 43-point outburst against the Pacers, a performance that also featured tallies of 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block.
The marquee matchup with the Timberwolves puts Flagg in a scenario where he should be locked into a heavy workload, given the expectation of a competitive game. Flagg also comes into Thursday on quite the heater over the last three games, a sample where he’s averaged 46.3 points + rebounds + assists while shooting 57.4%, including 46.7% from three-point range. He’s also 2-1 to the Over on the 36.5 in his three non-injury-shortened road games thus far.
Original Line Publish: 36.5
Naz Reid (Hornets vs. Suns) Over Points + Rebounds
Reid is taking advantage of his first extended opportunity as a starter outside of Minnesota, as the big man is averaging a career-best 17.4 points and 8.5 rebounds, along with 2.1 assists. Reid hasn’t even gotten his shot going yet – he’s draining a career-low 41.1% of his attempts overall – but he’s still shooting a very solid 36.5% from behind the arc while putting up 18.7 field-goal + free-throw attempts per contest.
Reid’s Thursday opponent has had trouble defending frontcourt players early this season, as Phoenix is ranked No. 19 in offensive efficiency rating allowed to fours and fives while allowing 48.0% shooting. The Suns are also surrendering the third-most total rebounds per game (57.2) and an NBA-high 32.8% offensive rebounding rate, while Reid is pulling down a career-high 1.4 offensive rebounds per contest.
Reid also comes into Thursday running hot, as he’s averaging 31.6 points + rebounds while shooting 42.1% from three-point range in the last three contests.
Original Line Publish: 27.5
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