Best NBA Opening Night Player Prop Bets For Tuesday, October 21st

By Adam Thompson Oct 21st, 2025 1:16 PM EDT

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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 October 21st

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

Buddy Hield, Over 9.5 Points 

NBA Odds: -104 at FanDuel

Hield should start at SG for the Warriors in their season opener. In 22 starts last season with Golden State, Hield scored 10-plus points on 13 occasions, including 2-for-2 vs. the Lakers. He averages 9.8 ppg in only 20.6 minutes in preseason, mostly as a reserve.

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Chet Holmgren, Over 7.5 Rebounds/Assists 

NBA Odds: -110 at Caesars

Holmgren played only 32 games last season, and his minutes were down due to it. But he still averaged 7.9 rebounds per game. In the NBA Playoffs, where he was getting more minutes, he had 10-plus boards in 18-of-18 games, not against the Wolves. Someone needs to make up for the 4.6 rpg from Jalen Williams, who won’t play.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Over 1.5 3-Pointers 

NBA Odds: -138 at FanDuel

The reigning NBA MVP isn’t a prolific 3-point shooter, but Houston is trotting out the tallest starting lineup in history vs. the Thunder. SGA can hit 3’s, and will likely shoot more than usual here. He drained 2-plus in three of five matchups vs. Houston last season.

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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.

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