The NBA Cup is back in action with a total of eight games set to tip off on Friday night. So, we've got you covered with player prop picks for three of tonight's contests.
Our NBA player props for tonight's matchups are targeting Tyrese Maxey, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Josh Minnot.
Continue below for our NBA player props for Friday, October 31.
NBA Player Props for Friday, October 31
- Josh Minott Over 16.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
- Collin Murray-Boyles Under 5.5 Rebounds (-150)
- Tyrese Maxey Over 28.5 Points (-115)
Josh Minott Over 16.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
Celtics vs 76ers, 7 p.m. ET
Minnott was inserted into the starting lineup two games ago and provided the exact spark that the Celtics were looking for, helping lead them to two straight wins after an 0-3 start.
He has single handedly helped saved the Celtics biggest flaw — rebounding.
He's accumulated 24 rebounds in two games on just over 30 minutes per game, and he's scored 15 and 11 points in his two starts, respectively.
He's a talented young player who should continue to thrive in this role, especially against a Sixers team who has the sixth-worst defensive rating in the NBA so far this year.
Pick: Josh Minott Over 16.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
Collin Murray-Boyles Under 5.5 Rebounds (-150)
Raptors vs Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. ET
By Allan Lem
With Jakob Poeltl sidelined, CMB likely starts again, but I'm willing to attack the under on this number.
For the season, CMB is averaging two rebounds in 20.7 minutes per game. In his last start, CMB had one rebound on six rebound chances.
This matchup grades out as a neutral one, as the Cavs have allowed the 15th-most rebounds per game, but it's worth noting that they allowed the 11th-fewest last season.
I'm expecting CMB to continue sharing center minutes with Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jonathan Mogbo, and as a result, I feel the u5.5 number is worth targeting.
Pick: Collin Murray-Boyles Under 5.5 Rebounds (-150)
Tyrese Maxey Over 28.5 Points (-115)
Celtics vs 76ers, 7 p.m. ET
By Joe Dellera
The Sixers face off against the Celtics for the second time in five games.
This is the start of the NBA Cup though, and each team should put forward their best effort.
I’m targeting Tyrese Maxey in a strong matchup.
Maxey scored 40 points in the opener against Boston, and he has played 40+ minutes in every game this season.
The volume is tremendous. Maxey is averaging 37.5 points on a whopping 25.3 FGA per game.
The Celtics have been hit hard by lead guards recently. Maxey dropped 40, Brunson 30, and Mitchell lit them up in the first quarter before his Houdini act.
Boston is playing at a slower pace; however, the defense is just middle of the road.
Philly’s offense has been very free flowing, and without much rim protection for the Celtics, Maxey can get downhill while also maintaining his ability to pull up from long range.
Pick: Tyrese Maxey Over 28.5 Points (-115)
