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Best NBA Player Prop Bets For Friday, May 9

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Best NBA Player Prop Bets For Friday, May 9

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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 9th

NBA Prop Player Bet NBA Odds
Alex Caruso, Over 6.5 Points -140 at BetMGM
Max Strus, Over 10.5 Points -120 at DraftKings
Aaron Nesmith, Over 4.5 Rebounds -118 at FanDuel

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Alex Caruso, Over 6.5 Points 

NBA Odds: -140 at BetMGM

The Thunder guard poured in 20 points off the bench in Game 1 vs. the Nuggets. He played under 10 minutes in the Game 2 drubbing. Denver ranks 28th in points allowed to shooting guards, so Caruso, who had 13 and 8 in his last two regular-season meetings with the Nuggets, can be back to his scoring ways. 

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Max Strus, Over 10.5 Points 

NBA Odds: -120 at DraftKings

Strus scored 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting in 39 minutes in Game 2 vs. the Pacers, a season-high in points, shots, and time. The Cavs could be without De’Andre Hunter and Darius Garland again for Game 3. Strus can again be the scoring beneficiary. 

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Aaron Nesmith, Over 4.5 Rebounds 

NBA Odds: -118 at FanDuel

The Pacers' small forward went off for 23 points but managed only four rebounds in Game 2. He had at least five boards in four straight prior, including eight in Game 1, and six in his lone regular-season matchup with Cleveland. 

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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.