NBA Prop Bets Today: Sunday, December 17, 2023

Brace yourself for another big day of NBA action with our carefully chosen NBA prop bets for Sunday. Using advanced simulations and machine learning technology, we've found the top 10 NBA player prop bets for October 25, 2023, to guide your wagers with data-driven insights.

With lots of basketball action to consume and research today, we have your back. Our NBA player props are here to make your Sunday a walk in the park, with our carefully curated NBA prop bets laid out below in order of the largest edge.

Our team used a powerful predictive analytics model to find these NBA prop plays, so you can be sure that our featured plays represent the best NBA props bets to make on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Unleash the excitement with this incredible opportunity! Unlock a generous reward of $150 in bonus bets, plus a guaranteed profit boost every day, by winning a $5 moneyline wager on one of today's NBA matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook. Click ➡️ here ⬅️ to get started!

Best NBA Prop Bets - Sunday

With an exciting slate of Sunday basketball games to bet on on Sunday, finding the best spots for NBA prop bets can be challenging.

That's where Dimers.com – and its independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT – comes to the fore.

We have done the research for you, scanning all of the lines and odds from the top sportsbooks in the United States, to make betting on NBA player props as simple as possible on Sunday.

This week, we've got an eye on Paolo Banchero, Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum presenting value according to DimersBOT.

Best Prop Bets for NBA Sunday

We've gone over the lines and picked out our favorite player prop bets you should consider for Sunday's basketball, based on edges we have detected.

Our top player prop bets for NBA Sunday are listed below.

Paolo Banchero Under 22.5 Points Scored (+114)

• Odds: +114 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Probability: 58.9%
• Projection: 18.1
• Edge: 12.2%
• Game: Magic vs. Celtics (3:00PM ET)

Our model has determined the best NBA prop bet for NBA Sunday, focusing on the game between the Magic and Celtics, with Paolo Banchero the player we are targetting. We recommend placing a bet on Paolo Banchero Under 22.5 Points Scored for Orlando today.

The line for points scored by Banchero is 22.5 when Orlando faces Boston at TD Garden, which we think is an Under bet.

DimersBOT is projecting Banchero to have 18.1 points scored today, which give us a tasty 12.2% edge on the +114 odds currently available at DraftKings Sportsbook.

MORE: NBA Prop Bets Today

Zion Williamson Over 22.5 Points Scored (-110)

• Odds: -110 via BetMGM
• Probability: 61.8%
• Projection: 28.6
• Edge: 9.5%
• Game: Pelicans vs. Spurs (3:30PM ET)

Our model has found another +EV prop bet for Sunday's NBA, with Zion Williamson in our sights in the Pelicans - Spurs game. We recommend placing a bet on Zion Williamson Over 22.5 Points Scored, with an edge of 9.5% available on the -110 odds available on BetMGM.

MORE: Check out our NBA picks for every game this week

CJ McCollum Over 5.5 Total Assists (-102)

• Odds: -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Probability: 57.8%
• Projection: 6.9
• Edge: 7.3%
• Game: Pelicans vs. Spurs (3:30PM ET)

According to our model, the next best player prop bet for today's NBA features CJ McCollum in the Pelicans vs. Spurs clash. The recommended play here is on CJ McCollum Over 5.5 Total Assists, with DimersBOT detecting an edge of 7.3% on the -102 odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

MORE: Our model's NBA futures odds update every single day

CJ McCollum Over 2.5 3-Pointers Made (+100)

• Odds: +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Probability: 57.3%
• Projection: 3.2
• Edge: 7.3%
• Game: Pelicans vs. Spurs (3:30PM ET)

The next NBA player prop we recommend playing comes in the Pelicans vs. Spurs game, with CJ McCollum presenting value in the 3-pointers made prop market. We recommend placing a bet on CJ McCollum Over 2.5 3-Pointers Made for New Orleans today.

The line for 3-pointers made by McCollum is 2.5 when New Orleans meets San Antonio at Frost Bank Center, which we think is an Over bet.

DimersBOT expects McCollum to have 3.2 3-pointers made this week, which give us a nice 7.3% edge on the +100 odds currently available with DraftKings Sportsbook.

Herbert Jones Over 4.5 Total Rebounds (+125)

• Odds: +125 via BetMGM
• Probability: 51.3%
• Projection: 4.8
• Edge: 6.8%
• Game: Pelicans vs. Spurs (3:30PM ET)

According to our model, the next best player prop bet for NBA Sunday features Herbert Jones in the Pelicans vs. Spurs contest. The recommended play here is on Herbert Jones Over 4.5 Total Rebounds, with DimersBOT detecting an edge of 6.8% on the -102 odds available at BetMGM.

Zion Williamson Over 4.5 Total Assists (+108)

• Odds: +108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Probability: 54.8%
• Projection: 5.4
• Edge: 6.7%
• Game: Pelicans vs. Spurs (3:30PM ET)

The next player our model is targeting in Sunday's NBA slate is Zion Williamson in the Pelicans vs. Spurs clash. The recommended play here is on Zion Williamson Over 4.5 Total Assists, with DimersBOT finding a favorable edge of 6.7% on the +108 odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook.

CJ McCollum Over 17.5 Points Scored (-110)

• Odds: -110 via BetMGM
• Probability: 58.7%
• Projection: 21.8
• Edge: 6.3%
• Game: Pelicans vs. Spurs (3:30PM ET)

Our model has discovered another +EV prop bet for the Sunday NBA slate, with CJ McCollum in our sights in the Pelicans - Spurs game. We recommend placing a bet on CJ McCollum Over 17.5 Points Scored, with an edge of 6.3% up for grabs on the -110 odds available with BetMGM.

Brandon Ingram Over 22.5 Points Scored (-106)

• Odds: -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Probability: 57.6%
• Projection: 26.2
• Edge: 6.1%
• Game: Pelicans vs. Spurs (3:30PM ET)

The next NBA player prop we recommend playing today comes in the Pelicans vs. Spurs game, with Brandon Ingram presenting value in the points scored prop market. We recommend placing a bet on Brandon Ingram Over 22.5 Points Scored today.

DimersBOT expects Brandon Ingram to have 26.2 points scored today, which give us a tasty 5.0% edge on the +1100 odds available right now at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Franz Wagner To Score First Basket (+1100)

• Odds: +1100 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Probability: 13.4%
• Edge: 5.0%
• Game: Magic vs. Celtics (3:00PM ET)

According to our model, the next best player prop bet for Sunday's NBA features Franz Wagner in the Magic vs. Celtics clash. The recommended play here is on Franz Wagner To Score First Basket, with DimersBOT detecting an edge of 5.0% on the +1100 odds available on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Paolo Banchero To Score First Basket (+900)

• Odds: +900 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Probability: 13.4%
• Edge: 3.4%
• Game: Magic vs. Celtics (3:00PM ET)

With an edge of 3.4% detected by our model, the 10th prop of the day sees us taking Paolo Banchero To Score First Basket. According to our model, this Paolo Banchero prop has a 13.4% chance of hitting in the Magic vs. Celtics clash today. For the best odds for this play, head to FanDuel Sportsbook, where there is +900 avaialable for you to take.

NBA Prop Picks - Sunday, December 17, 2023

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge
Magic vs. Celtics	Paolo Banchero Under 22.5 Points Scored	+114 @ DraftKings Sportsbook	12.2%
Pelicans vs. Spurs	Zion Williamson Over 22.5 Points Scored	-110 @ BetMGM	9.5%
Pelicans vs. Spurs	CJ McCollum Over 5.5 Total Assists	-102 @ FanDuel Sportsbook	7.3%
Pelicans vs. Spurs	CJ McCollum Over 2.5 3-Pointers Made	+100 @ DraftKings Sportsbook	7.3%
Pelicans vs. Spurs	Herbert Jones Over 4.5 Total Rebounds	+125 @ BetMGM	6.8%
Pelicans vs. Spurs	Zion Williamson Over 4.5 Total Assists	+108 @ FanDuel Sportsbook	6.7%
Pelicans vs. Spurs	CJ McCollum Over 17.5 Points Scored	-110 @ BetMGM	6.3%
Pelicans vs. Spurs	Brandon Ingram Over 22.5 Points Scored	-106 @ FanDuel Sportsbook	6.1%
Magic vs. Celtics	Franz Wagner To Score First Basket	+1100 @ FanDuel Sportsbook	5.0%
Magic vs. Celtics	Paolo Banchero To Score First Basket	+900 @ FanDuel Sportsbook	3.4%

MORE: NBA Sunday Predictions

More About NBA

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series.

For more NBA betting content, we have NBA trends for every game, as well as daily NBA betting news, the best NBA promos and the latest NBA title odds and predictions.

Make Smarter NBA Prop Betting Decisions - Sunday, December 17, 2023

At Dimers.com, we take the responsibility of providing NBA prop betting picks very seriously, especially when considering the implications of gambling and the potential impact on our users' financial well-being and quality of life.

While we strive to provide accurate and insightful betting advice for prop bettors, we always recommend that our users exercise caution and conduct their own research before using our NBA prop picks or any other betting advice, as ultimately, it's up to each individual to make informed decisions that align with their personal values and goals. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.

This prop betting preview has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on NBA props for Sunday, December 17, 2023, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.