NBA Player Prop Picks: Thunder's McCain and Avdija Shine in Key Matchups

NBA Player Prop Picks: Thunder's McCain and Avdija Shine in Key Matchups

The Denver Nuggets face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, April 10, in what might serve as a preview for the NBA Western Conference finals. However, the Thunder's lineup will be notably altered as they rest almost their entire starting unit, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This opens up opportunities for less prominent players to step into more significant roles. The SportsLine Projection Model has identified key player prop picks for the night, emphasizing Jared McCain of the Thunder, projected to score Over 20.5 points. With 10 players listed as out for the Thunder, McCain, who averages 10.3 points per game, will have increased shooting opportunities against a Nuggets team allowing an average of 128.3 points over their last three games. Top NBA Player Prop Picks for Friday: Jared McCain, Thunder: Over 20.5 points Evan Mobley, Cavaliers: Over 25.5 total points + rebounds Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers: Over 6.5 rebounds Evan Mobley is also expected to thrive with key Cavaliers like Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen ruled out. Mobley has showcased his potential recently, tallying 22 points and 19 rebounds against the Hawks, and is projected to capitalize on the absence of key teammates. Deni Avdija of the Trail Blazers is poised for a significant workload as they vie for the No. 8 seed. He has played extensive minutes recently and has recorded 7, 9, and 11 rebounds in previous matchups against the Clippers. Expect him to exceed 6.5 rebounds for the fifth time in his last seven games. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has generated over $10,000 in profit for $100 players over the past eight-plus seasons, continues to provide valuable insights for NBA betting enthusiasts.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-04-10