The NBA is back, and so is Steph Curry. The two-time MVP, even at 37 years old, remains one of the association’s most dangerous players. His Warriors will start the new season with a marquee matchup against Luka Doncic’s Lakers. In this battle between Western Conference contenders, what can we expect from Curry?
The Warriors are 2.5-point favorites (-112) tonight on DraftKings Sportsbook. They’re priced at -148 on the Moneyline; the Lakers are +124 underdogs. The total for this game is set at 226.5 points. Here’s the top Stephen Curry prop bet for the season opener.
Best Steph Curry Prop Bet
In spite of a slow start, Curry still finished last season with solid numbers. Through 70 games, he averaged 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists on 45/40/93 shooting splits. In addition, the future Hall of Famer led the NBA with 4.4 three-pointers made per game. That’s the tenth time he’s done so throughout his prolific career.
Obviously, the conversation with Curry starts with his scoring prowess. Granted, #30 isn’t the only guy on Golden State capable of getting buckets. Last season’s blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade gave the Dubs a true co-star to pair with Steph. Youngsters Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski could take another leap this season. Offseason signing Al Horford gives the team a well-rounded big man to pair with Draymond Green.
Still, this offense clearly runs through Steph. That’s especially true going into tonight’s matchup. The Lakers will look a bit different tonight, as LeBron James is sidelined due to sciatica. Still, Los Angeles wields one of the NBA’s true superstars in Luka Doncic. However, the Slovenian isn’t exactly a lockdown defender. The same is true of his backcourt running mate, Austin Reaves.
Curry was already a good bet to go off in this matchup. In eight of his previous ten meetings with the Lakers, Steph has scored at least 27 points. That includes two different 37-point performances during the second half of last season. Now, he’ll get to face Los Angeles’s mediocre perimeter defense. Need another reason to back Curry? He’s reached the 30-point threshold in five of his last six games at the Crypto Center. Expect Golden State’s all-time great to deliver on opening night.
