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Today’s Most Bet NBA Player Props for Thursday 1/8/26

Today’s Most Bet NBA Player Props for Thursday 1/8/26

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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 Thursday’s stacked NBA slate.


TODAY’S MOST BET NBA PLAYER PROPS

Event Event Date Market Betslip Line Odds

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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)

Anthony Edwards 30+ Points (-132): Edwards is a nightly threat to go off, and his recent form only reinforces that. Over his last 11 outings, the Timberwolves star is averaging 31.5 PPG, with two 40+ point performances and six 30+ point games. His 29.3 PPG on the season ranks seventh in the league, and recent trends continue to lean in the 24-year-old’s favor. Edwards has dropped 31+ points in eight of his last 10 games against teams with a winning record. Plus, he’s knocked down four or more three-pointers in four of his last five matchups against Donovan Mitchell. Silly stat, but we’ll take it.

**Editor’s note: Anthony Edwards (injury maintenance) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Kon Knueppel 20+ Points (+111): The Hornets’ rookie has gotten his NBA career off to a strong start, averaging 19.3 PPG with a 23% usage rate. While the Duke alum struggled from deep in his last outing, knocking down just 27.3% of his threes, Knueppel still owns a 42.9% three-point percentage on the season — the best among all rookies. Setting aside his most recent game, where he finished with 11 points, the 20-year-old had averaged 21.8 PPG in 10 games prior, including six 20+ point performances. Looking at more recent trends, Knueppel has logged 18+ points in each of his last eight appearances against teams with losing records. I like the rook to have a night tonight, and so does the public.

Kel’el Ware 12+ Points (-114): Ware hasn’t been the most consistent in his sophomore season, but he’s still flashed real scoring upside, especially when his three-ball is falling. He averaged 13.1 PPG in December while shooting an absurd 54.8% from deep. In January, that number has dipped to just 18.8% from three, with his scoring down to 9.5 PPG. I’m expecting some positive regression tonight, as he draws a softer matchup against a Chicago Bulls team allowing opponents to shoot 36.7% from beyond the arc (21st) and an average of 15.7 made threes over their last three games. As for the 12+ point mark, the trends are on Ware’s side: the Indiana alum has scored 15+ points in each of the Heat’s last four games against teams with losing records. The public is backing him tonight, and I’m here for it.

Other most bet player props:

Cooper Flagg 20+ Points (-171): Cooper Flagg has scored 20+ points in four of the Mavericks’ last five games as favorites.

Klay Thompson 3+ Three Pointers Made (-133): Thompson has hit 3+ three-pointers in three of his last seven games. He’s scored 12+ points in each of his last 17 appearances against the Jazz.


3 Pick 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.

Klay Thompson 3+ Three Pointers Made (-133)

Kon Knueppel 20+ Points (+111)

Kel’el Ware 12+ Points (-114)

Parlay Odds: +635

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!


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