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NBA player props today: Monday's best props include Mitchell Robinson [1/5/2026]

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Written by Jason Bevilacqua

Get NBA player props today with projections for Monday's games.

NBA Prop Bets.
NBA prop bets for January 5, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Monday's basketball games.

Dimers' NBA props are live for January 05, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Mitchell Robinson, Vit Krejci and Dillon Brooks.

Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Bulls vs. Celtics and Knicks vs. Pistons, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.

List of NBA prop picks for Monday, 1/5

Sourced from 40+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for January 5, ranked by edge.

Mitchell Robinson over 1.5 blocks (+194)

Our model has found value on New York's Mitchell Robinson over 1.5 blocks. A probability of 47.7% gives this play an edge of 13.6% at +194 odds.

 

Vit Krejci over 2.5 3-pointers made (+145)

Vit Krejci’s 3-pointers made prop shows an 11.0% edge at +145 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 2.7 3-pointers made on the over 2.5 line.

 

Dillon Brooks over 1.5 steals (+171)

  • Edge: 9.5%
  • Probability: 46.4%
  • Projection: 1.3
  • Game: Suns vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Dillon Brooks over 1.5 steals, with simulations showing a 46.4% probability and a 9.5% edge at +171.

 

Nickeil Alexander-Walker over 1.5 steals (+178)

Our model projects Nickeil Alexander-Walker to put up 1.1 steals today, creating an edge of 8.6% on the over 1.5 line at +178 odds.

 

Paul George over 2.5 3-pointers made (+140)

Simulations indicate value on Paul George over 2.5 3-pointers made for Philadelphia, showing an edge of 8.4% at +140 odds.

 

Immanuel Quickley over 2.5 3-pointers made (+118)

Immanuel Quickley’s 3-pointers made prop shows an edge of 8.1% at +118 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 2.8 today.

 

Royce O'Neale over 2.5 3-pointers made (+129)

  • Edge: 8.1%
  • Probability: 51.8%
  • Projection: 2.6
  • Game: Suns vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET)

Our model projects Royce O'Neale for 2.6 3-pointers made for Phoenix, creating an edge of 8.1% on over 2.5 at +129 odds.

 

Jalen Johnson over 1.5 steals (+148)

Our expert modelling projects Jalen Johnson for 1.4 steals, creating value on the over 1.5 line at +148 odds and a 8.1% edge.

 

Joel Embiid over 1.5 blocks (+162)

An 8.1% edge on the over 1.5 blocks line makes Joel Embiid a value play in Nuggets vs. 76ers, with our model projecting him for 1.1 blocks at +162 odds.

 

Onyeka Okongwu under 0.5 steals (+181)

Simulations project Onyeka Okongwu for 1.0 steals here, creating a 7.9% edge on the under 0.5 line at +181 odds.

 

NBA player prop summary: Monday, January 5, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 6:56PM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Probability
Knicks vs. Pistons Mitchell Robinson over 1.5 blocks +194 @ FanDuel 13.6% 47.7%
Hawks vs. Raptors Vit Krejci over 2.5 3-pointers made +145 @ BetMGM 11.0% 51.8%
Suns vs. Rockets Dillon Brooks over 1.5 steals +171 @ DraftKings 8.6% 44.6%
Hawks vs. Raptors Nickeil Alexander-Walker over 1.5 steals +178 @ FanDuel 8.6% 44.6%
Nuggets vs. 76ers Paul George over 2.5 3-pointers made +140 @ FanDuel 8.4% 50.1%
Hawks vs. Raptors Immanuel Quickley over 2.5 3-pointers made +118 @ FanDuel 8.1% 54.0%
Suns vs. Rockets Royce O'Neale over 2.5 3-pointers made +129 @ DraftKings 8.1% 51.8%
Hawks vs. Raptors Jalen Johnson over 1.5 steals +148 @ FanDuel 8.1% 48.4%
Nuggets vs. 76ers Joel Embiid over 1.5 blocks +162 @ FanDuel 8.1% 46.2%
Hawks vs. Raptors Onyeka Okongwu under 0.5 steals +181 @ DraftKings 7.9% 43.5%

Conclusion

For January 5, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Mitchell Robinson, Vit Krejci and Dillon Brooks. 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.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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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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