The NBA is back in action with 5 games tipping off for Saturday night. So, we've got you covered with player prop picks for a pair of tonight's contests.
Our NBA player props for tonight's matchups are targeting Bennedict Mathurin and Ayo Dosunmu.
Continue below for our NBA player props for Saturday, October 25.
NBA Player Props for Saturday, October 25
- Bennedict Mathurin Over 21.5 Points (-120)
- Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 Points (+100)
Bennedict Mathurin Over 21.5 Points (-120)
Pacers vs Grizzlies, 8 p.m. ET
Tyrese Haliburton's absence was expected to give Mathurin a boost, and that's exactly what we saw on Thursday.
Mathurin dropped 36 points on OKC in a double-overtime loss.
The volume numbers are inflated by the extra periods, but Mathurin posted a 26.5% usage rate in the opening game. He has never exceeded a 23.5% usage rate.
Mathurin also played 38 minutes in regulation. We obviously can't expect that every night, but he has a good opportunity to average more than 30 MPG for the first time in his career.
As if Haliburton's and T.J. McConnell's absences weren't enough, Andrew Nembhard is also out tonight.
Mathurin and Pascal Siakam should have the ball in their hands a ton.
Memphis has given up a silly 268 points through two games.
Miami hung 146 on them last night, the 3rd-highest total in Heat franchise history.
The Grizzlies played at the fastest pace in the league last season. They're 2nd so far this year. It should be a tremendous game environment.
Pick: Bennedict Mathurin Over 21.5 Points (-120)
Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 Points (+100)
Bulls vs Magic, 7 p.m. ET
Dosunmu has to carry a heavier offensive burden to start the season for the Bulls with Coby White out.
His incredible preseason run in that role translated to a strong first game.
He got up 14 shots in 26 minutes off the bench against the Pistons, finishing with 14 points on a 21% usage rate.
I actually expect that to tick up a little, meaning this number is still far too low for him without White (and maybe even with him).
Pick: Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 Points (+100)
