NBA player props today: Thursday's best props include Max Christie [3/18/2026]

Dimers' NBA props are live for March 19, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Max Christie, Jaden McDaniels and Brook Lopez.

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

List of NBA prop picks for Thursday, 3/18

Sourced from 45+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for March 18, ranked by edge.

Max Christie over 2.5 3-pointers made (+144)

• Edge: 15.2%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Projection: 3.1
• Game: Hawks vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET)

Our model has found value on Dallas' Max Christie over 2.5 3-pointers made. A probability of 56.1% gives this play an edge of 15.2% at +144 odds.

Jaden McDaniels over 1.5 blocks (+185)

• Edge: 12.7%
• Probability: 47.7%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Jazz vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET)

Jaden McDaniels’s blocks prop shows a 12.7% edge at +185 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.2 blocks on the over 1.5 line.

Brook Lopez over 1.5 blocks (+178)

• Edge: 12.6%
• Probability: 48.5%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Clippers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Brook Lopez over 1.5 blocks, with simulations showing a 48.5% probability and a 12.6% edge at +178.

Kristaps Porzingis over 1.5 blocks (+175)

• Edge: 11.1%
• Probability: 47.4%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Warriors vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects Kristaps Porzingis to record 1.2 blocks today, creating an edge of 11.1% on the over 1.5 line at +175 odds.

Daniel Gafford over 1.5 blocks (+155)

• Edge: 10.1%
• Probability: 49.3%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Hawks vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Daniel Gafford over 1.5 blocks for Dallas, showing an edge of 10.1% at +155 odds.

Josh Giddey over 1.5 steals (+178)

• Edge: 9.3%
• Probability: 45.3%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Raptors vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET)

Josh Giddey’s steals prop shows an edge of 9.3% at +178 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.2 today.

Julius Randle over 1.5 steals (+178)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 45.2%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Jazz vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET)

Our model projects Julius Randle for 1.2 steals for Minnesota, creating an edge of 9.2% on over 1.5 at +178 odds.

Gui Santos over 1.5 steals (+178)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 44.7%
• Projection: 1.1
• Game: Warriors vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Gui Santos for 1.1 steals, creating value on the over 1.5 line at +178 odds and a 8.7% edge.

Brandin Podziemski over 1.5 steals (+175)

• Edge: 8.4%
• Probability: 44.7%
• Projection: 1.1
• Game: Warriors vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET)

An 8.4% edge on the over 1.5 steals line makes Brandin Podziemski a value play in Warriors vs. Celtics, with our model projecting him for 1.1 steals at +175 odds.

Darius Garland over 1.5 steals (+178)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 44.2%
• Projection: 1.1
• Game: Clippers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET)

Simulations project Darius Garland for 1.1 steals here, creating a 8.3% edge on the over 1.5 line at +178 odds.

NBA player prop summary: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 12:04AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Hawks vs. Mavericks	Max Christie over 2.5 3-pointers made	+144 @ FanDuel	15.2%	56.1%
Jazz vs. Timberwolves	Jaden McDaniels over 1.5 blocks	+185 @ BetMGM	12.7%	47.7%
Clippers vs. Pelicans	Brook Lopez over 1.5 blocks	+178 @ FanDuel	11.1%	47.4%
Warriors vs. Celtics	Kristaps Porzingis over 1.5 blocks	+175 @ BetMGM	11.1%	47.4%
Hawks vs. Mavericks	Daniel Gafford over 1.5 blocks	+155 @ BetMGM	10.1%	49.3%
Raptors vs. Bulls	Josh Giddey over 1.5 steals	+178 @ DraftKings	9.3%	45.3%
Jazz vs. Timberwolves	Julius Randle over 1.5 steals	+178 @ FanDuel	9.2%	45.2%
Warriors vs. Celtics	Gui Santos over 1.5 steals	+178 @ FanDuel	8.7%	44.7%
Warriors vs. Celtics	Brandin Podziemski over 1.5 steals	+175 @ DraftKings	8.4%	44.7%
Clippers vs. Pelicans	Darius Garland over 1.5 steals	+178 @ FanDuel	8.3%	44.2%

Conclusion

For March 18, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Max Christie, Jaden McDaniels and Brook Lopez. 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.