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Today’s Most Bet NBA Player Props for Monday 1/5/26

Today’s Most Bet NBA Player Props for Monday 1/5/26

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By: Meghan Townsley

Wondering what bets are popular among the public today? With DraftKings Network’s Player Props Page, all of this information is at your disposal. The Player Props tool provides all of the most bet player props by handle + odds on the DraftKings Sportsbook, updated as regularly as every five minutes!

I’ve taken today’s most popular NBA player props on DraftKings Sportsbook and broken down exactly why the public is so fond of these, helping you make informed picks ahead of Monday’s stacked NBA slate.


TODAY’S MOST BET NBA PLAYER PROPS

Event Event Date Market Betslip Line Odds
DAL Mavericks @ CLE Cavaliers 11/14, 07:40PM 1st Points Scorer Jarrett Allen +436
DET Pistons @ MIA Heat 11/14, 08:10PM 1st Scorer Type John Collins 3PFG +2200
DEN Nuggets @ NO Pelicans 11/14, 07:10PM Christian Braun Points 20+ +650
DEN Nuggets @ NO Pelicans 11/14, 07:10PM Jamal Murray Three Pointers Made 3+ −192
DAL Mavericks @ CLE Cavaliers 11/14, 07:40PM Meleek Thomas Three Pointers Made 2+ −162
CHI Bulls @ MIN Timberwolves 11/14, 08:10PM LaMelo Ball Three Pointers Made 5+ +181
BKN Nets @ MEM Grizzlies 11/14, 08:10PM Jaylen Wells Points 20+ +950
BKN Nets @ MEM Grizzlies 11/14, 08:10PM Ty Jerome Three Pointers Made 3+ +121
BKN Nets @ MEM Grizzlies 11/14, 08:10PM Michael Porter Jr. Three Pointers Made 3+ −212
DET Pistons @ MIA Heat 11/14, 08:10PM Klay Thompson Three Pointers Made 4+ −102
DET Pistons @ MIA Heat 11/14, 08:10PM Giannis Antetokounmpo Points O/U Under 28.5 −110
DET Pistons @ MIA Heat 11/14, 08:10PM Duncan Robinson Three Pointers Made 5+ +195

Note: The table above is updated as regularly as every five minutes, so odds are likely to change.


BREAK IT DOWN:

(stats taken from DraftKings Sportsbook’s Stats Hub)

Jaylen Brown 30+ Points (-138): Brown is in pure scorer mode, coming off a 50-point night and averaging 30.1 PPG on the season. His strength, shot creation, and three-level scoring make him a tough cover for Chicago, a defense ranked 23rd in efficiency and allowing 121.8 PPG. The home split seals it: Brown has gone for 30+ in seven straight home games. With volume and matchup aligned, this number is very live again tonight.

Cade Cunningham 28+ Points (-117): Cunningham’s scoring floor has been extremely steady, posting 27+ points in five straight games and clearing 28+ in 13 games this season. Even when the shot isn’t falling — like his last outing (31.8% FG) — his ability to live at the free-throw line keeps the points coming. With Detroit continuing to run the offense through him, one more bucket or trip to the line is all Cade needs to clear 28 again.

Jalen Johnson 25+ Points (+104): Johnson just dropped 30 points against Toronto and gets a rematch with Trae Young still sidelined, keeping his usage elevated. A physical downhill scorer who thrives in transition and attacking mismatches, Johnson continues to produce even away from home, clearing 29+ points in five of his last seven road games. Toronto’s defense is solid on paper (112.6 PPG allowed, 4th), but the volume and role shift make this number reachable. At plus money, there’s clear value backing Johnson to get to 25 again.


3-Leg Parlay

Taking the three most-bet player props individually is always an option, but why not roll them into a parlay and get in on all the action at once? It’s a fun way to tie everything together — feel free to tag along.

Jaylen Brown 30+ Points (-138)

Cade Cunningham 28+ Points (-117)

Jalen Johnson 25+ Points (+104)

Parlay Odds: +552

Head straight to the DraftKings Sportsbook to place these bets, OR check out the Player Props Page tool on DKN.com for more options before you fill out your slips!


Sacramento roots with home base now in SoCal, Meghan is an enthusiastic and diligent sports fanatic. Football focused and former San Diego State Aztec, Meghan provides insight on the action on the gridiron as well as the WNBA and NBA. Light the Beam!
Disclaimer

All views expressed are my own. I am an employee of DraftKings and am ineligible to play in public DFS or DKSB contests.

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