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NBA player props today: Friday's best props include Miles McBride [1/2/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NBA player props today with projections for Friday's games.
Dimers' NBA props are live for January 02, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Miles McBride, Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson.
Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Magic vs. Bulls and Thunder vs. Warriors, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.
List of NBA prop picks for Friday, 1/2
Below are the top ten NBA player props for January 2, ranked by edge.
Miles McBride over 2.5 3-pointers made (+154)
- Edge: 11.4%
- Probability: 50.8%
- Projection: 2.6
- Game: Hawks vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on New York's Miles McBride over 2.5 3-pointers made. A probability of 50.8% gives this play an edge of 11.4% at +154 odds.
Paolo Banchero over 4.5 assists (+122)
- Edge: 9.0%
- Probability: 54.0%
- Projection: 5.2
- Game: Magic vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET)
Paolo Banchero’s assists prop shows a 9.0% edge at +122 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 5.2 assists on the over 4.5 line.
Zion Williamson over 4.5 assists (+119)
- Edge: 7.4%
- Probability: 53.1%
- Projection: 5.0
- Game: Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Zion Williamson over 4.5 assists, with simulations showing a 53.1% probability and a 7.4% edge at +119.
Jarred Vanderbilt over 5.5 rebounds (+104)
- Edge: 7.0%
- Probability: 56.0%
- Projection: 6.6
- Game: Grizzlies vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET)
Our model projects Jarred Vanderbilt to put up 6.6 rebounds today, creating an edge of 7.0% on the over 5.5 line at +104 odds.
Kon Knueppel over 4.5 rebounds (+114)
- Edge: 6.9%
- Probability: 53.7%
- Projection: 5.1
- Game: Hornets vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Kon Knueppel over 4.5 rebounds for Charlotte, showing an edge of 6.9% at +114 odds.
Aaron Nesmith over 2.5 3-pointers made (+116)
- Edge: 6.8%
- Probability: 53.1%
- Projection: 2.8
- Game: Spurs vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET)
Aaron Nesmith’s 3-pointers made prop shows an edge of 6.8% at +116 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 2.8 today.
Bilal Coulibaly over 1.5 steals (+152)
- Edge: 6.6%
- Probability: 46.3%
- Projection: 1.2
- Game: Nets vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET)
Our model projects Bilal Coulibaly for 1.2 steals for Washington, creating an edge of 6.6% on over 1.5 at +152 odds.
LaMelo Ball over 7.5 assists (+102)
- Edge: 6.2%
- Probability: 55.7%
- Projection: 8.5
- Game: Hornets vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET)
Our expert modelling projects LaMelo Ball for 8.5 assists, creating value on the over 7.5 line at +102 odds and a 6.2% edge.
Brandin Podziemski over 4.5 rebounds (+134)
- Edge: 6.0%
- Probability: 48.8%
- Projection: 4.2
- Game: Thunder vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET)
A 6.0% edge on the over 7.5 rebounds line makes Brandin Podziemski a value play in Thunder vs. Warriors, with our model projecting him for 4.2 rebounds at +134 odds.
Brandon Miller over 4.5 rebounds (+114)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 52.5%
- Projection: 5.0
- Game: Hornets vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET)
Simulations project Brandon Miller for 5.0 rebounds here, creating a 5.8% edge on the over 4.5 line at +114 odds.
NBA player prop summary: Friday, January 2, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 2:14AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks vs. Knicks | Miles McBride over 2.5 3-pointers made | +154 @ FanDuel | 11.4% | 50.8% |
| Magic vs. Bulls | Paolo Banchero over 4.5 assists | +122 @ FanDuel | 9.0% | 54.0% |
| Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans | Zion Williamson over 4.5 assists | +119 @ DraftKings | 7.0% | 56.0% |
| Grizzlies vs. Lakers | Jarred Vanderbilt over 5.5 rebounds | +104 @ DraftKings | 7.0% | 56.0% |
| Hornets vs. Bucks | Kon Knueppel over 4.5 rebounds | +114 @ FanDuel | 6.9% | 53.7% |
| Spurs vs. Pacers | Aaron Nesmith over 2.5 3-pointers made | +116 @ DraftKings | 6.8% | 53.1% |
| Nets vs. Wizards | Bilal Coulibaly over 1.5 steals | +152 @ FanDuel | 6.6% | 46.3% |
| Hornets vs. Bucks | LaMelo Ball over 7.5 assists | +102 @ FanDuel | 6.2% | 55.7% |
| Thunder vs. Warriors | Brandin Podziemski over 7.5 rebounds | +134 @ FanDuel | 6.0% | 48.8% |
| Hornets vs. Bucks | Brandon Miller over 4.5 rebounds | +114 @ FanDuel | 5.8% | 52.5% |
Conclusion
For January 2, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Miles McBride, Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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