Best NBA Player Props Today for December 1: Sheppard Slays Utah's Defense

Monday’s nine-game NBA slate features plenty of intrigue, and I’m kicking the week off with my three favorite NBA player props.

My top NBA picks for Monday, December 1, look at a rebound line for the Greek Freak and a combo prop for Houston’s second-year breakout guard. I’m also taking the Under on a Lebron James scoring line that’s set a bit too high.

Best NBA player props today

Player

Pick

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Over 10.5 rebounds

<<-140>>

Reed Sheppard

Over 21.5 points + rebounds + assists

<<-120>>

LeBron James

Under 19.5 points

<<-115>>

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Prop #1: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 10.5 rebounds

-140 at bet365

The Washington Wizards have allowed the second-most rebounds per game this season at 58.8, and I expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to take full advantage of this favorable matchup.

Giannis has pulled down 10.9 rebounds per game for the Milwaukee Bucks this season, including 10.1 at home and 11.9 on the road. He's grabbed at least 11 rebounds in a game seven times this season, including four times in seven road matchups.

• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

• Where to watch: FDSN-Wisconsin, MNMT

Prop #2: Reed Sheppard Over 21.5 points + rebounds + assists

-120 at bet365

Sophomore slump? Never heard of it. Reed Sheppard is enjoying a breakout campaign in Year 2 with averages of 20.2 points + rebounds + assists,

Over his last 10 games, Sheppard has been even better, averaging 23.5 PRA and hitting the Over on this combo line five times.

The Utah Jazz have allowed the second-most points per game (125.4) and the most assists per game (29.9) this season, offering a favorable matchup for Sheppard and the Houston Rockets.

• Time: 9:00 p.m. ET

• Where to watch: SCHN, KJZZ

Prop #3: LeBron James Under 19.5 points

-115 at bet365

Has Father Time finally caught up? Maybe, but LeBron James is playing alongside the highest-scoring duo of his career, so he doesn’t need to carry a hefty load on offense anymore.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are averaging a combined 63.9 points per game this season, easily the highest average for a duo in the Association. DeAndre Ayton is averaging 16, and Rui Hachimura is putting up 14.8.

Through four games this season, James has finished with point totals of 11, 17, 25, and 13. I’ll take the Under on this scoring line and bet that James finishes Under 19.5 points for the fourth time in five games.

• Time: 10:00 p.m. ET

• Where to watch: Peacock

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