The NBA is back in action with 10 games set to tip off on Wednesday 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 Jaylen Brown, Jarace Walker, and Deni Avdija
Continue below for our NBA player props for Wednesday, October 29.
NBA Player Props for Wednesday, October 29
- Jaylen Brown Under 4.5 Assists (+104, DraftKings)
- Jarace Walker Over 19.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115, BetMGM)
- Deni Avdija Under 7.5 Rebounds (-136, DraftKings)
Jaylen Brown u4.5 Assists (+104)
Cavaliers vs Celtics, 7 p.m. ET
By Jim Turvey
Brown has yet to reach 5 assists in a game this season. He's been a bit unlucky when judging by his potential assists, but I'm fine riding the under again.
The Cavaliers' defense hasn't been as elite to start the season, but they're still top 10 in fewest assists allowed.
More notably, this Celtics roster right now just isn't going to be nearly as efficient at converting those potential assists.
We're seeing Derrick White struggle to maintain his efficiency with increased usage, and this is a common theme so far as Boston navigates roster turnover from last season.
Pick: Jaylen Brown Under 4.5 Assists (+104)
Jarace Walker o19.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115)
Pacers vs Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. ET
Walker is one of the few capable players available for the Pacers now that Obi Toppin is joining Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Tyrese Haliburton, and T.J. McConnell on the sidelines.
Among available bodies, Walker's 18% usage rate ranks 3rd behind Pascal Siakam and RayJ Dennis.
He's 3rd in assist rate and rebound rate.
Walker has posted nearly 10 rebounds + assists per game to go along with 10.7 shots a night.
The volume and production have been there. The main flaw has been the shooting efficiency.
Walker has shot a miserable 31.3% from the field and 22.2% from 3-point range. He's been much better than those marks for his career, so positive regression should be coming.
Dallas is a mediocre matchup. They've struggled overall to start the season, ranking 26th in net rating.
The banged-up Pacers are right behind them at 27th. Even with their lengthy injury list, the Pacers are only a 6.5-point underdog on the road.
Pick: Jarace Walker Over 19.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115)
Deni Avdija u7.5 Rebounds (-136)
Trail Blazers vs Jazz, 9 p.m. ET
This line still looks to be priced closer to Avdija's insane rebounding role to close last season. He averaged 10.6 rebounds on 17 rebound chances across 16 games from March through the end of the season.
Avdija has settled into a more normal output this season, posting 5.8 rebounds on 12.5 rebound chances.
Avdija has had much more competition on the glass so far.
All 5 starters are averaging 4.5+ rebounds, and 4 players are averaging double-digit rebound chances.
Trade acquisition Jrue Holiday has been a big factor, with 5.5 rebounds on 10 rebound chances. He's been far more active than previous point guards Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons.
Utah is tied for the league lead in rebounding rate. They've allowed the 5th-fewest rebounds per game.
With Kyle Filipowski entering the starting lineup, Utah has a ton of size in the frontcourt. It's shaping up to be one of the more difficult rebounding matchups in the league.
Pick: Deni Avdija Under 7.5 Rebounds (-136)
