NBA Player Props Today: Sunday's Top Plays Include Nikola Jokic [5/18/2025]

Updated: May 18, 2025, 2:57 PM ET | First published: May 18, 2025, 12:01 AM ET

Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor

The best NBA player prop picks for Sunday.

NBA Prop Bets. — Nikola Jokic features in Sunday's NBA prop bets.

Our NBA player props for Sunday, May 18, 2025, are locked and loaded, generated through state-of-the-art simulations and innovative machine learning.

These predictions are here today to enhance your betting strategy and feature players like Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray.

Three of today's prop betting opportunities are listed below, with Dimers Pro members receiving unlimited access to our full suite of prop picks, including the top NBA prop of the day.

Today's full list of NBA prop bets is led by a player in the Nuggets vs. Thunder game to go over his total assists line, with our in-house predictive model identifying an edge of 13% at +112 odds.

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List of NBA Prop Picks for Sunday

While the NBA prop picks on this page for Sunday are sorted by win probability, betting on likelihood alone means leaving money on the table.

Savvy bettors chase edge—not just probability—and the highest-edge picks are reserved for Dimers Pro users to give them the best chance at winning.

Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 Total Assists (+112)

Probability: 60.4%
Projection: 10.3
Edge: 13.3%
Game: Nuggets vs. Thunder (3:30PM ET)

Our model has flagged a strong NBA prop for Sunday's Nuggets vs. Thunder matchup, focusing on Denver's Nikola Jokic. With a 60.4% chance of hitting, we suggest betting on Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 Total Assists at +112 odds, offering an edge of 13.3%.

Aaron Gordon Over 12.5 Points Scored (+100)

Probability: 58.3%
Projection: 16.6
Edge: 8.3%
Game: Nuggets vs. Thunder (3:30PM ET)

Our model has discovered another high-probability prop for Sunday's NBA action, once again spotlighting Aaron Gordon in the Nuggets-Thunder game. We recommend betting on Aaron Gordon Over 12.5 Points Scored with an edge of 8.3% at +100 odds.

Aaron Gordon Over 5.5 Total Rebounds (+114)

Probability: 53.7%
Projection: 6.2
Edge: 7.0%
Game: Nuggets vs. Thunder (3:30PM ET)

According to our analysis, another strong prop for today's NBA action focuses on Aaron Gordon again in the Nuggets vs. Thunder matchup. Our recommended bet is Aaron Gordon Over 5.5 Total Rebounds at 114 odds, with a 53.7% chance of hitting and a 7.0% edge..

NBA Player Prop Picks: Sunday, May 18, 2025

A quick summary of today’s top three props by probability according to our model as of 2:57PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Probability	Edge
Nuggets vs. Thunder	Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 Total Assists	+112 @ FanDuel	60.4%	13.3%
Nuggets vs. Thunder	Aaron Gordon Over 12.5 Points Scored	+100 @ BetMGM	58.3%	8.3%
Nuggets vs. Thunder	Aaron Gordon Over 5.5 Total Rebounds	+114 @ DraftKings	53.7%	7.0%

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Sunday's NBA props are highlighted by a play with an edge of 13% on the best available odds—the kind of high-value bet you won't find by chasing probability alone

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Conclusion

For May 18, 2025, our NBA prop bets are locked and loaded, featuring players like Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray. Powered by the latest data and cutting-edge simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

With the help of AI and automation, this article delivers today's NBA prop bets and insights quickly and accurately, while human oversight ensures high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions.

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Written by

Mac Douglass

Senior Editor

Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.

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