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NBA Props to Bet Today – Best Player Props for All 3 Games on Oct 29

Juan Pablo Aravena

By Juan Pablo Aravena in NBA Basketball

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Evan Mobley playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Oct 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) celebrates his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Looking for the best NBA player props today, Thursday, October 29?

Tonight’s three-game slate features Kings vs Pelicans, Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers, and Cavaliers vs Hawks.

With offensive and defensive mismatches scattered across the board, there are excellent opportunities to find value in the prop markets. I scanned the data for every team hitting the hardwood tonight, cross-referenced the current season statistics, and shopped for the best lines to build a comprehensive prop betting card. The table ablow lists the single best player prop to bet for each of the six teams in action.

Below, find the latest over/under lines and top NBA prop picks, including Zion Williamson, Zach LaVine, Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley.

Top NBA Player Prop Bets for Thursday, October 29

TeamBest Player to BetProp Pick
KingsZach LaVine22+ Points (-108 at Novig)
PelicansZion Williamson21+ Points (-108 at Novig)
GrizzliesCedric Coward6+ Rebounds (-137 at Novig
Trail BlazersDamian Lillard21+ Points (-104 at Novig)
CavaliersEvan Mobley10+ Rebounds (+117 at Novig)
HawksNickeil Alexander-Walker19+ Points (+104 at Novig)

Odds as of 11:02 am ET at Novig. Claim SBD’s exclusive NOVIG PROMO CODE today.

While the entire table above represents strong mathematical edges, three picks stand out as my most supportable bets of the night.

Cedric Coward, 6+ Rebounds (-137 at Novig)
The sportsbooks seem to have mispriced this line entirely. Coward has pulled down 29 rebounds in just three games with action for the Grizzlies this year, translating to a robust average of 9.6 boards per contest. With 25 of those rebounds coming on the defensive glass, he actively finishes defensive possessions.

Coward has secured at least seven rebounds in all three appearances this season, clearing this mark with back-to-back 11-rebound performances while playing 30+ minutes in each of his last two games. While last season’s 4.4 rebounds per game came in a more limited role where he still hit six-plus boards in 32 games, his expanded starting minutes have unlocked elite glass-cleaning volume. Securing -137 odds for a line sitting roughly four rebounds below his season average is a rare analytical edge.

Evan Mobley, 10+ Rebounds (+117 at Novig)
Mobley anchors the glass for the Cavaliers, hauling in 40 total rebounds over four starts for an even 10.0 per game. Of those 40 boards, 10 have come on the offensive end, giving him multiple avenues to rack up rebounding statistics. He generates second-chance points and controls the defensive paint.

Mobley enters Thursday having pulled down double-digit rebounds in three consecutive games, including a 12-rebound outing against Washington on Wednesday while averaging 34.8 minutes per night. This sustained activity on the interior is nothing new, as Mobley notched double-digit rebounds in 38 games in 2024–25 and 28 games in 2025–26, demonstrating an established high-floor baseline. Finding +117 odds on an 9.5 line provides strong value given his consistent, high-volume production.

Zach LaVine, 22+ Points (-108 at Novig)
LaVine is lighting up the scoreboard for the Kings with 109 points through his first four games, averaging 27.25 points per contest. He commands a 27.36% usage rate in the offense and shoots an efficient 52% from the field. Furthermore, he routinely gets to the charity stripe, hitting 25 of his 30 free-throw attempts so far.

LaVine has crossed the 22-point threshold in all four games this season, scoring 28, 22, 37, and 22 points while averaging 7.5 free-throw attempts per game. His primary scoring role in Sacramento mirrors his 2024–25 campaign, when he averaged 20.5 points and cleared 22 points in 42 separate contests, proving that this level of offensive priority is sustainable over full-season samples. Considering his volume, efficiency, and heavy minutes, a 21.5-points line registers as mathematically low.

Key NBA Injury Updates Before Betting Props

Before locking in your player prop card tonight, it is crucial to review the latest injury reports. A missing starter or key rotation piece drastically alters how a team operates on both ends of the floor. Below are the most significant injury updates from tonight’s data that could impact the prop betting markets.

  • Kings: The Kings are dealing with multiple absences. Keegan Murray is out with an ankle injury. Additionally, Ben Simmons is out for the season due to an Achilles injury.
  • Pelicans: Monitor the status of Jordan Poole. He is listed as day-to-day with an ankle issue after leaving his last game.
  • Trail Blazers: The Trail Blazers will be without Shaedon Sharpe, who is out for an extended period after suffering a torn meniscus.
  • Grizzlies: The Grizzlies enter their October 30 contest with no active injuries reported, giving them a fully available roster.
  • Cavaliers & Hawks: The Cavaliers are without Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Back, Out) and have Khalifa Diop (Knee) listed as day-to-day. The Hawks remain without Mouhamed Gueye (Foot, Out) and Henri Veesaar (ACL, Out for Season).

When key contributors like Murray, Simmons, or Sharpe are ruled out, it naturally vacates usage and shot attempts within their respective offenses. Because official lineup changes and minutes redistribution data have not been provided for these matchups, I cannot accurately project specific beneficiaries at this time. When approaching the prop market, focus on established, high-volume stars guaranteed to see the floor rather than guessing which depth pieces might inherit the available minutes.

Juan Pablo Aravena

Juan Pablo is a sports writer and betting analyst with over 15 years' experience in the industry. He is an expert in European and Latin American soccer, as well as NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, college sports, and EuroLeague. He was born and raised in Chile and is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

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