NBA Player Props, Odds & NBA Picks for Friday 11/03

NBA Best Bet Today #1: ⭐Bam Adebayo Over 19.5 Points (-122) at FanDuel

Heading into this Wizards vs. Heat prediction, Miami big man Bam Adebayo has been playing excellent basketball this season from a scoring perspective. For this game, his line is set at 19.5, and he’s surpassed that in all but one game this season. The game he missed the mark came on October 28 against Minnesota, and he scored 19—he was one point shy. He was inactive in the team's October 30 game, but returning on November 1, he played 33 minutes and scored 21. He’s shooting 51.6% from the field, less than he normally does. His lowest field goal percentage season came in his rookie year when he shot 51.2% in 69 games. He’s a lifetime 55.3% field goal shooter. He hasn’t played less than 32 minutes in a game and continues to be aggressive offensively. 

Smash the over here for the first of our NBA Picks and Props on this slate. 

Betting Pick: Bam Adebayo Over 19.5 Points (-122) at FanDuel 

NBA Best Bet Today #2: ⭐Nikola Jokic Over 26.5 Points (-111) at FanDuel

Looking at a Mavericks vs. Nuggets prediction, we can’t help but look anywhere besides Nikola “Joker” Jokic.  His line for points here is set at 26.5. This season, Jokic is averaging 26.2 points per game and has scored 29, 22, 28, 27, and 25 thus far. 

Against the Mavericks, he’ll take on a team that ranks 19th in defensive rating. As a center, Jokic will see coverage mostly from rookie Dereck Lively II. We like Lively as a developing player, but he’s walking into a buzzsaw against Jokic. Opponents against Lively are averaging 20 points per game in the paint, and he has a defensive rating of 108. Look for Jokic to give Lively II his “welcome to the NBA” moment tonight. 

Jokic goes for 30 and beyond here for our second NBA prediction. 

Betting Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 26.5 Points (-111) at FanDuel

NBA Best Bet Today #3: ⭐Jalen Williams Over 19.5 Points (-110) at BetMGM

Oklahoma City heads into this Thunder vs. Warriors prediction and matchup without star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Without him in the lineup, the team will look to their second-leading scorer, Jalen Williams, to step up.

This season, through five games, Williams is averaging 16 points per game and playing close to 33 minutes per outing. He’s shooting 45.9% from the field. In his rookie season, he shot 52.1% from the field over 75 games and 62 starts. His three-point shooting percentage is also down from last year. He’s below 30% now and was a 35.6% shooter last season.

So far this season, starting from the first game, he’s scoring 16, 14, 13, 19, and 18. His line against the Warriors, who rank fourth in the NBA in defensive rating (104.4), is 19.5 points. Without SGA, Williams will have far more opportunities to score here. 

Look for Williams to step up and put up north of 20 here as the main go-to scorer in this offense, with SGA out for the last of our NBA Picks and Props. 

Betting Pick: Jalen Williams Over 19.5 Points (-110) at BetMGM

Looking for expert guidance on NBA picks? Look no further than Gambling.com! Our experienced team of experts is here to provide professional advice to help you make informed decisions. Whether you need help choosing your NBA Summer League bets or NBA player props or want to stay up-to-date with the latest NBA news, we've got you covered. Take advantage of our NBA bonuses and start betting with confidence today!

At Gambling.com we proudly promote our partners and make sure to offer your the latest bonuses available, including all the details and information you need to know in order to make informed decisions. Always keep in mind that we want you to bet safely and bet responsibly!