Top NBA Player Prop Bets for Thursday, February 20th

• The NBA is officially back in action with a beautiful nine-game slate on Thursday, February 20, 2025
• My favorite way to bet on the NBA is by utilizing player props and that’s what we’ll do in this article
• See my favorite NBA player props below for the sweet, sweet NBA Slate on Thursday, Feb 20

It’s been a rough, rough week for us NBA bettors with the association on break. We were betting soccer, hockey, you name it. But that’s all behind us now because the NBA is back in our lives. The best way to celebrate is by betting it so that’s exactly what we will do. I know some of us are a little rusty since we haven’t broken down an NBA game in almost a week but don’t worry: I’ve already gone through the entire slate and, by the grace of God, I’ve found two plus-money bangers that we can all be proud of. Our lives are about to change for the better and all you have to do is keep reading to find out how. Feels right.

NBA Basketball Player Props & Odds for Feb 20

Odds as of Feb. 19 at Fanduel. Claim the FanDuel promo code to get a bonus for Thursday’s NBA games.

NBA Prop Pick #1: James Harden Can Still Score

Sometimes people need to be reminded that the old guys still exist. We all know how easy it is to get caught up with the next new thing, so staying grounded with the classics is necessary sometimes. We were given this world, we didn’t make it.

Lucky for us, James Harden is making it easy to remember that he can still score whenever he wants.

Most Isolation PPG this season:

9.0 — James Harden
7.4 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
6.7 — Jayson Tatum
5.5 — Kyrie Irving
5.3 — Kevin Durant
4.8 — Giannis Antetokounmpo
4.6 — Zion Willamson
4.5 — Luka Doncic
4.4 — Anthony Edwards
4.4 — De’Aaron Fox
4.3 — Jalen Brunson pic.twitter.com/TuYuu5hRLJ

— Hoop Muse (@HoopMuse) February 19, 2025

I know what the haters are going to say, “Slop, James Harden is a dishman these days.” As usual, the haters have it all wrong. Sure, James is definitely dishing the rock. He’s averaging almost nine assists per game. But what the haters are forgetting is that James can score the ball just as easily as he can dish it out.

The thing about James these days is he picks and chooses his spots to score based on matchups. For instance, he’s seen the Utah Jazz are bottom three in the NBA in points per game allowed to the point guard position. In his last three games against the Jazz, Harden has gone for 32, 23 and 41. He’s a matchup guy.

Why is this important? Because no team in the NBA has allowed more points per game this season to opposing point guards than the Milwaukee Bucks. With the way they play defense, they dare the point guard to shoot the ball. Nobody in their right mind should dare James Harden to shoot the ball. The last time Harden saw Milwaukee, he dropped a 40-burger on them. We only need 25 this time around. Feels right.

• The Bet: James Harden 25+ Points (+190) – FanDuel

NBA Prop Pick #2: Chris Paul Is Still Point God

We’re going to stay with the vintage theme but this time we’ll go with another stat category. It’s the assist category and it’s one of my favorite ways to bet the NBA. Sure, the stat corrections can be a pain in the ass with the assists category but whatever. We’re battle-tested by now.

And for my money, it doesn’t get any better than Chris Paul when it comes to the assist.

Chris Paul is averaging 10.1 assists per 36 minutes

Point God

— Utility Sports (@_utilitysports) February 19, 2025

Here’s the thing with this one, Paul doesn’t play as much as he used to. The man is old. There’s no other way to say it. He’s been in the NBA for decades now and he just can’t play 40 minutes a night anymore. Old people just don’t do that sort of thing.

Still, Paul plays enough to stack dimes which is all we care about here. Due to the limited minutes, we can’t really ladder him but taking him for 8+ at plus-money is definitely in play. For starters, he’s done this in four of his last six games and each of his last two. De’Aaron Fox is getting his fair share of potential assists but Paul is very efficient with his. Just like he’s always been.

The beauty of this thing is, the Spurs will see the Phoenix Suns Thursday night and they’re third worst in the NBA in terms of assists allowed to point guards over the last seven games. We just saw Amen Thompson drop 11 dimes on them last time out and he’s not even a point guard. If he can get 11 assists, surely Point God can get eight. Feels right.

• The Bet: Chris Paul 8+ Assists (+110) – FanDuel

As the NBA season continues to heat up, so do the opportunities for betting on player props. With a full slate of games scheduled for Thursday, February 20th, there are plenty of options to consider when placing your bets. Here are some of the top NBA player prop bets to keep an eye on for Thursday’s games:

1. James Harden – Over/Under 35.5 Points
James Harden has been on a tear since joining the Brooklyn Nets, averaging over 30 points per game. With a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Harden will have the opportunity to put up big numbers once again. The over/under for Harden’s points is set at 35.5, and given his recent performances, taking the over could be a smart bet.

2. Luka Doncic – Over/Under 10.5 Assists
Luka Doncic has been one of the best playmakers in the NBA this season, averaging over 9 assists per game. With a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, Doncic will have the chance to rack up assists against a weaker defensive team. The over/under for Doncic’s assists is set at 10.5, and considering his passing ability, taking the over could be a good bet.

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo – Over/Under 12.5 Rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo is known for his rebounding prowess, averaging over 10 rebounds per game this season. With a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, Giannis will have the opportunity to dominate the boards once again. The over/under for Giannis’s rebounds is set at 12.5, and given his rebounding ability, taking the over could be a solid bet.

4. Damian Lillard – Over/Under 25.5 Points
Damian Lillard has been one of the top scorers in the NBA this season, averaging over 29 points per game. With a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, Lillard will have the chance to put up big numbers once again. The over/under for Lillard’s points is set at 25.5, and considering his scoring ability, taking the over could be a wise bet.

When placing bets on player props, it’s important to consider factors such as recent performance, matchups, and injuries. By doing your research and staying informed on the latest news and updates, you can make more informed decisions when betting on NBA player props. Good luck with your bets on Thursday’s games!