- Highlighting the most popular NBA player prop bets for Friday‘s Pelicans vs Hornets game
- Plus profitable player prop betting trends for key players across points, rebounds, assists & more
- Latest injury report from both Pelicans & Hornets players that may affect player prop bets
The New Orleans Pelicans visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 711:00pm EDT in Charlotte.
Below you can find profitable historical betting trends for various Pelicans and Hornets player prop bets, ranked by units won and ROI.
All NBA player prop betting odds are provided by the BetMGM Sportsbook.
Pelicans Player Prop Best Bets Tonight: Friday, Oct. 21
We’ve highlighted some favorite player prop bets for Pelicans players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends across points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks:
- Jaxson Hayes has hit the Steals Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- Jonas Valanciunas has hit the Steals Over in 18 of his last 31 games (+4.45 Units / 13% ROI)
- CJ McCollum has hit the Steals Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+3.00 Units / 20% ROI)
- Jose Alvarado has hit the Steals Under in 3 of his last 5 away games (+2.40 Units / 38% ROI)
- Brandon Ingram has hit the Steals Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 77% ROI)
Hornets Player Prop Best Bets Tonight: Friday, Oct. 21
We’ve highlighted some favorite player prop bets for Hornets players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends across points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks:
- Mason Plumlee has hit the Steals Under in 10 of his last 14 games (+7.05 Units / 48% ROI)
- Terry Rozier has hit the Steals Under in his last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 51% ROI)
- P.J. Washington has hit the Steals Under in 12 of his last 23 games (+6.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. has hit the Blocks Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 41% ROI)
- LaMelo Ball has hit the Steals Under in 19 of his last 28 games at home (+4.10 Units / 9% ROI)
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Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
- Kira Lewis Jr. (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that Lewis Jr. suffered a torn ACL and a grade 2 MCL sprain.
- Jaxson Hayes (Pelicans): Hayes is QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s (Oct. 21) game against Charlotte.
- LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is expected to miss the start of the regular season, according to Shams Charnia of The Athletic.
- Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin is doubtful for Friday’s (Oct. 21) game against New Orleans.
Pelicans vs Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
 | Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline |
New Orleans Pelicans | -6.5 -110 | O 226.5 -110 | -275 |
Charlotte Hornets | +6.5 -110 | U 226.5 -110 | 220 |
The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
What is an NBA Player Prop Bet?
NBA player prop bets allow bettors to bet on very specific aspects of a game involving a player outcome. You might choose to bet on how many points your favorite player will score or whether or not a game will go to overtime.
Exploring the NBA props page at your favorite online sportsbook is the best way to discover all the different types of props.
What is the Most Popular NBA Player Prop Bet?
The top 10 most popular NBA player prop bet types are:
1. Total Points scored
2. Which player will score the 1st field goal
3. Total 3-point shots made
4. Total Points + Rebounds + Assists by one player
5. Total Rebounds
6. Total Assists
7. Total Assists + Rebound by one player
8. Which player will score the 1st field goal + which team wins
9. Total Points + Assists by one player
10. Total Blocks
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