NBA Player Props Today: 3 Best NBA Prop Bets and Odds March 9

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As the playoffs loom, several primetime matchups are scheduled today. In the early afternoon, the sizzling Oklahoma City Thunder ( 52-11, 27-4 home) will host the Denver Nuggets (41-22, 19-13 away). With six straight wins, the Thunder have a solidified 11-game lead over the Nuggets as the No. 1 seed.

Even so, this game is high stakes. The Nuggets have now moved into second in the West, and find themselves as +7.5 point underdogs today.

For the mid-afternoon matchup, the Phoenix Suns (29-34, 11-21 away) and Dallas Mavericks (32-32, 19-14 home) will square off in Dallas. With injuries piling up for Dallas, can the Suns narrow the gap from the Mavericks? Holding on for the No. 10 seed for dear life, the Suns will look to claim that. Just 2.5 games back of Dallas for the final Play-In spot, the stakes are high today.

For the late-night showdown, there's a battle in the Eastern Conference between the Cleveland Cavaliers (53-10, 24-6 away) and the Milwaukee Bucks (36-26, 21-10 home). Is this the night the Bucks knock Cleveland off their 13 game win streak as +8.5 point underdogs?

FanDuel NBA odds and schedule for Sunday, March 9

• Denver Nuggets (+7.5) (+260 ML) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (-7.5) (-320 ML): O/U 243.5
• Phoenix Suns (-8) (-300 ML) @ Dallas Mavericks (+8) (+245 ML): O/U 228.5
• Memphis Grizzlies (-9) (-370 ML) @ New Orleans Pelicans (+9) (+295 ML): O/U 238.5
• Utah Jazz (+6) (+205 ML) @ Philadelphia 76ers (-6) (-250 ML): O/U 227.5
• San Antonio Spurs (+11) (+410 ML) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (-11) (-520 ML): O/U 233.5
• Cleveland Cavaliers (-9) (-375 ML) @ Milwaukee Bucks (+9) (+300 ML): O/U 238
• Detroit Pistons (-3) (-146 ML) @ Portland Trail Blazers (+3) (+124 ML): O/U 233
• Sacramento Kings (+6) (+194 ML) @ Los Angeles Clippers (-6) (-235 ML): O/U 217

With an 18-9 player prop record in March, let's look to cash out tonight and win some coin! Placing all of my bets as straight wagers at FanDuel and DraftKings Sportsbook, here are my top player props and best bets for the March 9 NBA matchups!

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NBA Props For Sunday, March 9

NBA Player Prop Bet #1: Jalen Williams

Jalen Williams 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 21.4 | FG: 47.8 % | FT: 78.8 % | 3PT : 36 % | REB: 5.5 | AST: 5.2 | STL: 1.7|  BLK: 0.7

• Over 1.5 Three Pointers (-125 DraftKings)

My first player prop bet today, I placed one unit on Thunder star Jalen Williams to record over 1.5 three-pointers vs the Denver Nuggets. He's back in action after missing the last matchup with a wrist injury.

Quickly emerging as a star in the NBA, Williams has been on a heater. Well, except last game, where he poured in 20 points on 1-6 three-point shots against the Grizzlies. I've won a ton of coin with Williams, and that's going to keep flowing today.

The second leading scorer on the Thunder, Williams is second behind Shai Gilegous-Alexander with 17.1 points per game . With that, Williams is averaging 1.8 three-pointers made on 5.1 attempts this season. Although his three-point percentage has dipped from last season, 36 percent from beyond the arc is still respectable.

Aside from last game, Williams has been incredible, shooting 47.4 percent from deep in March, recording 20+ points in three straight games. How can we forget his career-high 41 point night vs the Spurs last Sunday?

• Given the Thunder tallied a franchise best 16 three-pointers by halftime, Williams finished 4-8 from beyond the arc.

Jalen Williams Should Feast Against The Nuggets Today

Given Williams is shooting at a high clip, he's been averaging well over six three-point attempts this month. Sinking nine trey balls over the last three games, Williams should feast against the Nuggets today. Here's why.

Off the bat, we know the Nuggets aren't the best team when it comes to guarding the perimeter. With opponents shooting over 36 percent from the three-point line, the Nuggets allow the seventh most three-pointers made per game in the NBA (13.9).

Although the Nuggets escaped an overtime win over the Suns with Nikola Jokic's historic performance, they couldn't play a lick of defense. With the Suns putting up 141 points, they shot 42.1 percent from three, and 56 percent from the floor. A three party at the end to settle regulation, Devin Booker sh0t 5-10 from deep just himself. Kevin Durant, who shot 3-7 from three, had that incredible three-pointer at the end of the fourth quarter.

• With that said, the last 10 guards to face the Nuggets have totaled 3+ three-pointers each. To show their defensive struggles, the Nuggets give up the fourth most three-pointers to guard with 3.5 per game.

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Jalen Williams O 1.5 Three Pointers (-125 DraftKings)

On fire the last 10 games, Williams is averaging 23.3 points on 41.1 percent three-point shooting. Shooting 38.3 percent off catch and shoot threes, the Thunder get a prime matchup at home.

Speaking of that, Williams is 10-21 from deep over the last five games, and has eight three-pointers in the last three outings against Denver. Truly, how can I fade a players who's recorded 4+ trey balls in three of the last four games. Averaging 3.5 three-pointers over that span, this player prop line is simply too low!

• He may be overshadowed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, however, Williams has been an x-factor for the Thunder's success. I'm taking Jalen Williams to record over 1.5 three-pointers today vs the Nuggets. 

NBA Player Prop Bet #2: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 30.9 | FG: 60.6 % | FT: 59.7 % | 3PT : 19 % | REB: 12.1 | AST: 5.9 | STL: 0.8 |  BLK: 1.2

Over 40.5 Points + Rebounds (-110 FanDuel)

My second player prop bet today, I placed one unit on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to record over 40.5 points and rebounds vs the Cavaliers.

The Bucks may be 16 games behind the Cavaliers for the No.1. seed. However, they hold just one game over the Pacers for the No. 3 seed. With that said, every game matters down the stretch.

Giannis is undoubtedly having another MVP like season, averaging 30.9 and 12.1 rebounds on the year. Grabbing the most rebounds since the 2019-2020 season, it's his time to shine on national TV.

Even without Bobby Portis Jr. in the lineup, Antetokounmpo has been feasting this month. Averaging 31 points and 11.8 rebounds, we saw Giannis pour in back-to-back 37 and 32 point performances. The points aspect alone gives me a reason to believe this is a strong player prop play today.

Scoring 23+ points in six straight games, Antetokounmpo now has scored 26+ points in four straight games. You combine that with a player who's shooting 61.3 percent from the field. In elite company, Antetokounmpo has been a stud on both ends of the floor.

That should continue tonight against a Cavaliers team that's top tier. Either way, there's very few players that can stop Giannis, and that's due to his freakishly athletic abilities.

• They don't call him the "Greek Freak" for nothing!

Can Anyone, Including The Cavaliers Stop Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Given the Cavaliers allow the 13th most points to forwards, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are a tough front court duo. However, this is a Cleveland team that gives up the third most rebounds to forwards. Truly, Giannis Antetokounmpo should feast today if I'm being honest.

Recording 33 points and 14 rebounds (47 Points + Rebounds) against the Cavaliers in December, Antetokounmpo tallied 34 points and 16 rebounds against them in the beginning of November. Getting a combined 75 points from Antetokounmpo  and Damian Lillard in that first matchup, it wasn't enough to overcome Donovan Mitchells last change bucket.

Overall, the Bucks will need Antetokounmpo  to shine if they have any chance of winning today. Coming of 47 and 49 points and rebounds vs the Magic and Mavericks, he's soared over this player prop line in six of the last seven against Cleveland.

Overall, the points shouldn't be an issue today, Giannis is averaging 33.5 points in two games vs the Cavaliers this season. Over the last 10 games alone, the Bucks star has produced 27 points per game alone.

• His 15 averaged rebounds against the Cavaliers ties the third most against any team in the NBA.

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 40.5 Points + Rebounds (-110 FanDuel)

With a massive 36 percent usage rate, Antetokounmpo is tallying a 19.1 percent rebound rate this season. After watching Miles Bridges explode for 53 points and rebounds, Antetokounmpo should be in an excellent spot today.

Today, Giannis gets a matchup in Milwaukee, where he's exploded for an average of 32.5 points and 12.2 points at home. With 14 and 16 rebounds against Cleveland this season, this prop line is a tad disrespectful.

• I'm taking Giannis Antetokounmpo to record over 40.5 points and rebounds vs the Cavaliers today.

NBA Player Prop Bet #3: Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook 2024-2025 Season Stats

PPG: 12.9 | FG: 46.5 % | FT: 63.9 % | 3PT : 33.5 % | REB: 4.9 | AST: 6.1 | STL: 1.4|  BLK: 0.5

• Over 14.5 Points + Rebounds (-145 DraftKings)

My third player prop today, I placed one unit on Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook to record over 14.5 points and rebounds vs the Thunder.

At 36, Westbrook has become a fixture in the Nuggets rotation, proving his value in the NBA is very much impactful.

Coming off an amazing 149-141 overtime feat agains the Suns, Westbrook contributed 14 points and and three rebounds. Overall, this player prop line is fairly low, and I expect it to increase.

• We know Westbrook's capabilities of grabbing his own rebounds, back in the day he was a triple double machine. I truly love this player prop line from a points perspective alone.

Averaging 17 points in Match, Westbrook is shooting lights out as of late. Averaging a 52.3 field goal percentage over the last two games, the veteran has been a bit cool over the last 10 games. Even shooting 40 percent, he's averaging 12.6 points.

For a player that's averaging 17.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in two games vs the Thunder this season, I can't figure out how this prop line is so low! Sure, the Thunder are an elite defensive team.

• However, Westbrook tallied 29 points and six rebounds vs the Thunder back in November. Of course, Westbrook was a starter in place of Jamal Murray, so that may change the landscape of things.

Logging heavy minutes for Mike Malone, Westbrook is averaging 28.6 minutes over the last five games. When logging 29+ minutes this season, the veteran has soared over this player prop line in 10 straight games, including six straight against the Nuggets.

Final NBA Player Prop Betting Prediction: Russell Westbrook Over 14.5 Points + Rebounds (-145 DraftKings)

As long as Westbrook continues to play critical minutes, I don't see why this shouldn't soar over. The Nuggets allow the fourth most rebounds to point guards (6.5), where Westbrook should easily see those numbers increase.

• Although the shot volume has been a bit inconsistent, we saw Westbrook record 20 shot attempts vs the Kings on Wednesday. Today,  I'm, taking Russell Westbrook to recover over 14.5 points and rebounds.