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Best NBA Player Prop Bets For Thursday, May 8

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Best NBA Player Prop Bets For Thursday, May 8

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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 May 8th

NBA Prop Player Bet NBA Odds
Gary Payton II, Over 6.5 Points -120 at BetMGM
Draymond Green, Over 9.5 Points -128 at DraftKings
Brandin Podziemski, Over 1.5 3-Pointers -178 at DraftKings

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Gary Payton II, Over 6.5 Points 

NBA Odds: -120 at BetMGM

No Steph Curry means someone needs to step up. Payton, who can play the 1, 2, and 3 positions on the court, could be a beneficiary. He scored eight points in slightly increased minutes in Game 1, and has scored 4, 8, and 11 points in the last three Warriors games without Steph. 

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Draymond Green, Over 9.5 Points 

NBA Odds: -128 at DraftKings

The undersized Warriors frontman scored 18 points in Game 1, one game after pouring in 16 in the Game 7 victory over the Rockets. Now with no Curry and his 24.5 ppg, Green likely needs to get at least double-figure scoring for Golden State to compete. 

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Brandin Podziemski, Over 1.5 3-Pointers 

NBA Odds: -178 at DraftKings

The Warriors guard was just 1-of-5 on 3’s in Game 1 and 1-of-7 in Game 7 vs. Houston. Prior to that, he’d hit at least two 3’s in three straight. When Curry doesn’t play, Brandin shoots more. In the last three Steph-less Warriors games, Podziemski has hit 2, 4, and 5 3-pointers. 

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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.