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Oct. 28 NBA Player Props & Picks for Massive 11-Game Slate

Sam Cox

by Sam Cox in NBA Basketball

Updated Oct 28, 2022 · 7:42 AM PDT

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro
Oct 26, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the first half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
  • Friday has a loaded night of NBA action with 11 games on the schedule
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (33.5) has the highest over/under point total on Oct. 28
  • Below, check out tonight’s NBA player props, picks, and best bets

Friday, October 28, is a spectacular night for NBA fans. Beginning with Trae Young and the Hawks against Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, the slate features 11 games, with Donovan Mitchell leading the Cavs against the Celtics at 7:40pm ET. Tipping off at the same time, Joel Embiid and James Harden face the Raptors for the second time this week. Half an hour later, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks host the New York Knicks.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis look to arrest the Lakers’ woeful start on the road against the Timberwolves. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic welcomes the Utah Jazz to Denver after Utah staged a surprise upset over the Nuggets last week. To round out the night’s action, the Blazers host the young Rockets and there’s a playoff rematch between the Pelicans and Suns.

NBA Player Props (October 28)

ATL @ DET Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Trae Young (ATL) 27.5 (O -102 | U -125) 3.5 (O +100 | U -128) 9.5 (O -102 | U -128) 2.5 (O -164 | U +128)
Dejounte Murray (ATL) 20.5 (O -113 | U -113) 7.5 (O -128 | U +100) 8.5 (O +114 | U -146) 1.5 (O -158 | U +124)
CHA @ ORL Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Gordon Hayward (CHA) 20.5 (O -120 | U -102) 5.5 (O +116 | U -148) 4.5 (O -104 | U -122) 1.5 (O -125 | U -102)
Kelly Oubre Jr (CHA) 18.5 (O -118 | U -108) 5.5 (O -113 | U -113) OFF 2.5 (O -136 | U +106)
Paolo Banchero (ORL) 23.5 (O -108 | U -118) 8.5 (O -104 | U -120) 4.5 (O +132 | U -170) 1.5 (O -111 | U -115)
Franz Wagner (ORL) 20.5 (O -104 | U -122) 5.5 (O +102 | U -130) 4.5 (O -160 | U +124) 1.5 (O -146 | U +114)
PHI @ TOR Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Joel Embiid (PHI) 28.5 (O -111 | U -115) 10.5 (O +104 | U -132) 2.5 (O -132 | U +104) 1.5 (O +190 | U -250)
James Harden (PHI) 21.5 (O -113 | U -113) 6.5 (O -146 | U +114) 9.5 (O -120 | U -106) 2.5 (O +110 | U -140)
Pascal Siakam (TOR) 23.5 (O -104 | U -122) 8.5 (O -115 | U -111) 6.5 (O +120 | U -154) 1.5 (O -113 | U -113)
Fred VanVleet (TOR) 16.5 (O -125 | U -102) 4.5 (O +106 | U -136) 7.5 (O +116 | U -148) 2.5 (O -146 | U +114)
CLE @ BOS Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Donovan Mitchell (CLE) 27.5 (O -113 | U -113) 4.5 (O +114 | U -146) 5.5 (O -140 | U +110) 2.5 (O -154 | U +120)
Evan Mobley (CLE) 14.5 (O -113 | U -113) 7.5 (O -113 | U -113) 2.5 (O -108 | U -120) OFF
Jayson Tatum (BOS) 26.5 (O -115 | U -111) 7.5 (O +108 | U -138) 4.5 (O +106 | U -136) 2.5 (O -138 | U +108)
Jaylen Brown (BOS) 23.5 (O -115 | U -111) 5.5 (O -136 | U +106) 3.5 (O +106 | U -136) 2.5 (O +100 | U -128)
IND @ WAS Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Tyrese Haliburton (IND) 17.5 (O -122 | U -104) 4.5 (O +122 | U -156) 9.5 (O -118 | U -108) 1.5 (O -205 | U +154)
Bradley Beal (WAS) 23.5 (O -113 | U -113) 4.5 (O +106 | U +136) 6.5 (O +104 | U -132) 1.5 (O +132 | U -170)
Kristaps Porzingis (WAS) 19.5 (O -113 | U -113) 8.5 (O -102 | U -125) 2.5 (O +106 | U -136) 1.5 (O -136 | U +106)
LAL @ MIN Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Anthony Edwards (MIN) 23.5 (O -115 | U -111) 5.5 (O +106 | U -136) 3.5 (O -162 | U +126) 3.5 (O +130 | U -166)
Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) 22.5 (O -113 | U -113) 8.5 (O -106 | U -120) 4.5 (O +104 | U -132) 2.5 (O +156 | U -205)
NYK @ MIL Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
RJ Barrett (NYK) 19.5 (O -115 | U -111) 5.5 (O +102 | U -130) 2.5 (O -122 | U -104) 2.5 (O +152 | U -196)
Julius Randle (NYK) 19.5 (O -108 | U -118) 8.5 (O -104 | U -122) 4.5 (O +124 | U -160) 2.5 (O +142 | U -184)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) 33.5 (O -118 | U -108) 12.5 (O -115 | U -111) 5.5 (O -118 | U -108) 1.5 (O +180 | U -235)
Jrue Holiday (MIL) 18.5 (O -115 | U -111) 4.5 (O -148 | U +116) 7.5 (O +102 | U -130) 2.5 (O +114 | U -146)
CHI @ SAS Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Keldon Johnson (SAS) 21.5 (O -122 | U -104) 6.5 (O +114 | U -146) 3.5 (O -104 | U -122) 2.5 (O -150 | U +118)
Jakob Poeltl (SAS) 14.5 (O -113 | U -113) 10.5 (O -108 | U -118) 3.5 (O -113 | U -113) OFF
UTA @ DEN Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Lauri Markkanen (UTA) 19.5 (O -125 | U -102) 7.5 (O +102 | U -130) 2.5 (O +148 | U -192) 2.5 (O -128 | U +100)
Jordan Clarkson (UTA) 18.5 (O -113 | U -113) 4.5 (O +112 | U -142) 4.5 (O +106 | U -136) 2.5 (O -102 | U -125)
NOP @ PHO Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Devin Booker (PHO) 28.5 (O -106 | U -120) 4.5 (O +112 | U -142) 4.5 (O -120 | U -106) 2.5 (O -125 | U -102)
Deandre Ayton (PHO) 17.5 (O -108 | U -118) 9.5 (O -142 | U +114) OFF OFF
HOU @ POR Points Rebounds Assists Three Pointers Made
Jalen Green (HOU) 22.5 (O -113 | U -113) 3.5 (O -146 | U +114) 2.5 (O -172 | U +132) 3.5 (O +130 | U -166)
Kevin Porter Jr (HOU) 21.5 (O -111 | U -115) 5.5 (O +114 | U -146) 6.5 (O -136 | U +106) 2.5 (O -104 | U -122)
Anfernee Simons (POR) 23.5 (O -115 | U -111) 2.5 (O -113 | U -113) 5.5 (O +124 | U -158) 3.5 (O -138 | U +108)
Jerami Grant (POR) 19.5 (O -118 | U -108) 4.5 (O +114 | U -146) 2.5 (O +106 | U -136) 1.5 (O -186 | U +144)

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The players with the highest over/unders for the night are Giannis Antetokounmpo (33.5 points), Antetokounmpo again (12.5 rebounds), and Tyrese Haliburton, Trae Young and James Harden (9.5 assists).

 

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Pick #1: Paolo Banchero Over 27.5 Points & Assists

Even though Orlando is 0-5 and missing the majority of its backcourt rotation, Paolo Banchero has been making history. The 2022 first overall pick is putting up outrageous numbers, making a seamless transition to the the pros. If it wasn’t for Banchero, Orlando would be much bigger underdogs than they are against Charlotte on Friday night.

Banchero has scored 20 or more in all of his games, averaging 7.6 boards and 3.2 dimes. With Orlando missing all of its point guards in Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs, look for the rookie to take an even greater playmaking burden. His usage is already 17th in the Association, ahead of Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham and DeMar DeRozan.

Orlando faces a Hornets team which is bound to be one of the worst defensive groups in the league. They are fortunate to be 16th as it stands, and they have no one with the quickness and strength to cope with Banchero’s bully-ball. Fifth in free-throw attempts per game, look for Banchero to get to the line frequently, too. Charlotte ranks in the bottom five in opponent free throw attempts.

The Seattle native has passed this line in three of five, including a 29-point gem against Cleveland on Wednesday. This game is a great chance for the Magic to get their first win of the season, and Banchero can lead them to it.

Pick: Paolo Banchero over 27.5 points and assists (-115)

Pick #2: Tyrese Haliburton Over 9.5 Assists

The 1-4 Indiana Pacers are understandably underdogs for their game against the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Indy faces a 3-1 Wizards team, who have a considerable talent advantage across the roster. The Pacers are in the depths of a rebuild, but there are shoots of optimism with their backcourt pair of Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin.

Haliburton has carried on with the Pacers where he left off with the Kings before the trade. With the keys to the offense, Haliburton is dissecting defenses to the tune of 10 assists per game. He has reached double figures in each of his last four. Only Luka Doncic has a higher assist rate on the young season.

Washington’s defense ranks fifth in the early going, but this isn’t sustainable with their personnel. There is no obvious option to stifle Haliburton, and many of their good defensive numbers can be attributed to poor opponent shooting, with teams hitting just 33.1% of their threes against the Wizards and 46.1% of their shots from inside the arc.

Indiana has scored over 100 points in all of its games. They will be competitive enough in this game for Haliburton to play his usual 30+ minutes. His track record indicates that he can cruise to double-digit assists in that time.

Pick: Tyrese Haliburton over 9.5 assists (-118)

 

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