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Best NBA Player Prop Bets For Friday, January 17th

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Best NBA Player Prop Bets For Friday, January 17th

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The 2024-25 NBA Season is finally here, and bookies' expert handicapper Adam Thompson will break down his top NBA player props for today.

We compare lines from the best online sportsbooks to find three daily intriguing NBA player props you can bet on at the top sports betting apps like Caesars , bet365 , BetMGM Sportsbook , and more.

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NBA Player Prop Bets For January 17th, 2025

NBA Prop Player Bet NBA Odds
Jrue Holiday, Over 9.5 Points -120 at BetMGM Sportsbook
Trey Murphy III, Over 20.5 Points  -115 at DraftKings
Bruce Brown, Under 13.5 Points/Rebounds/Assists -115 at FanDuel

NBA Odds via the best betting apps and current as of publication.


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Jrue Holiday, Over 9.5 Points  

NBA Odds: -120 at BetMGM Sportsbook

Holiday’s scoring has been down, managing double-figures in just two of the last five games. Prior to that, though, the Celtics PG scored 11-16 in four straight and averaged 11.9 ppg on the season. The Magic defense is bottom-barrel, and PG Jalen Suggs is out, giving Jrue a solid spot to at least get to 10 points. 

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Trey Murphy III, Over 20.5 Points  

NBA Odds: -115 at DraftKings

Murphy averages 21.6 ppg for the Pelicans and it’s only risen with Zion Williamson in the lineup, scoring 32 and 30 points in the nights they’ve teamed together. The Jazz frontcourt is decimated by injuries, so 6-8 SF can get pad the stats, as long as he logs enough minutes.

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Bruce Brown, Under 13.5 Points/Rebounds/Assists 

NBA Odds: { -115 at FanDuel

The Raptors reserve SG is getting about 20 minutes per game in his eight games this season. Over his last seven games, he’s gone over this number two times, and half the time has finished at a measly 4 or 5 PRA score. So this number seems high, even with Gary Trent Jr. out for the Bucks. 

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About the Author

Adam Thompson for Bookies.com
Adam Thompson
Long established as one of the nation's premier handicappers, Adam Thompson joined Bookies.com in 2019 after a successful run as senior handicapper for SportsLine & CBSSports.com. He specializes in the NFL and MLB, where he's hit on well over 60% of his picks the past five years. Adam's NBA and horse racing picks have also produced consistent, major winners over the years.