We’re back with many attractive options to bet on across tonight’s NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best basketball bets for Thursday, October 24, 2024.
TODAYS TOP 5 VOAT PICKS
1. JAYSON TATUM UNDER 25+ PTS– Our model is projecting Tatum to fall under 25+ PTS in tonight’s matchup against the Wizards, with him only projected to get a total of 23.5. Although they’re playing the second worst team in the league last season, our Basketball Forever betting bot suspects that the Celtics will blow the Wiz out, likely leading to a down-tick in Tatum’s minutes.
2. JAYLEN BROWN OVER 2+ 3PM – After going 5/9 in their last game on Tuesday, it is clear that Brown has a lot of confidence coming into the 24/25 season. Our model predicts that he’ll keep hitting shots from beyond the arc, projecting a total of 2.3 3PM by the end of the night.
3. KYRIE IRVING OVER 23+ POINTS – Throughout the 23/24 season Irving and Doncic were an awesome duo to watch. With even more floor spacing now secured with the addition of Klay Thompson in the offseason, we project Kyrie to be able to operate in the mid-range with more efficiency, and get to the rim with aplomb. Expect him to cover this number.
4. LUKA DONCIC UNDER 11+ REBS – Luka is a menace all over the court. Last season he was able to average 9.2 REBS per game while simultaneously being one of the best scorers in the league. Although he’s a really well-rounded player with a relatively high rebounding average, our model believes that this line is just a tad too high.
5. JRUE HOLIDAY OVER 1+ BLK– Last season Jrue was able to finish with an average of 1.3 blocks per game when matched up against the Wizards. Our model believes that he’ll continue this trend.
1. JULIUS RANDLE OVER 18.5 POINTS SCORED (-113) Odds: -113 Probability: 65% Projection: 24.8 Edge: 10.4% Game: Timberwolves vs Kings (10PM EST)
The Basketball Forever betting bot has found its best player prop bet for Today, finding value in the total points scored prop market. With our sights set on Julius Randle Over 18.5 Points Scored in the Timberwolves vs King matchup. He is still settling into his new team’s offensive scheme – but it appears as though he will be their second scorer this season, and be charged with a lot of the team’s work in the midrange at that. He gets a matchup against a Kings defence that has historically struggled to match up with the length of the Wolves – so expect the new Timberwolves PF to feast tonight. We recommend placing a wager on Julius Randle Over 18.5 Points Scored, with an attractive edge of 10.4%, with -113 odds.
2. VICTOR WEMBANYAMA OVER 4.5 TOTAL ASSISTS (-110) Odds: -110 Probability: 61.6% Projection: 6.6 Edge: 9.2% Game: Spurs vs Mavericks (7:30PM EST)
The next NBA player prop bet our betting bot recommends playing comes in the Spurs vs Mavericks game, with Victor Wembanyama showing value in the total assists prop market. Wemby averaged 3.9 APG in his rookie season, and we expect that number to only increase in year two for the French alien. Playing alongside CP3 will help this team’s offense elevate to a new level, and he has capable scorers around him in the form of Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and the crew. The Basketball Forever betting bot predicts Victor Wembanyama Over 4.5 Total Assists in tonight’s game, which gives us an 9.2% edge on the -110 odds.
3. JAYSON TATUM UNDER 28.5 POINTS SCORED (-113) Odds: -113 Probability: 60.1% Projection: 23.5 Edge: 7.1% Game: Celtics vs Wizards (7:30PM EST)
According to our model, another best player prop bet for today’s NBA slate features Jayson Tatum in the Celtics vs Wizards game. Showing value in the under points scored prop market. Tatum was electric against the Knicks on Tuesday night, but there’s always value in fading a team’s leading scorer when they are playing a squad as bad as the Wizards. The chance of a blowout is decent, so he is a fair shot of only playing 25-27 minutes in this one. The Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Jayson Tatum Under 28.5 Points Scored, with an edge of 7.1% at -113 odds.
4. DONTE DIVINCENZO OVER 2.5 3-POINTERS MADE (+105) Odds: +105 Probability: 59.3% Projection: 3.5 Edge: 10.5% Game: Timberwolves vs Kings (10PM EST)
According to our model, the last best player prop bet for the NBA tonight features Donte DiVincenzo in the Timberwolves vs Kings showdown. Our betting bot has found value in Donte DiVincenzo Over 2.5 3-Pointers Made. Over the course of the 23/24 season while Donte was playing with the Knicks, he averaged a total of 3.5 3PM per game, and turned himself into one of the best shooters in the entire league. The volume will always be there for the sniper from Villanova, and after connecting on only two of his eight tries from downtown on Tuesday, expect a reversion to the mean in this one. Our Basketball Forever betting bot highly recommends wagering on Donte DiVincenzo Over 2.5 3-Pointers Made, with a detected edge of 10.5% and odds at +105.
