The NBA's Thursday night slate may be light in quantity, but that doesn't mean that we aren't in for a load of action — and before Suns vs Lakers tips off on TNT, we've got your best NBA player props tonight with picks and bets for Anthony Davis.
Suns vs Lakers set up as a potential Western Conference finals preview, but Phoenix is without both Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Let's get to our NBA player props tonight for Anthony Davis.
NBA Player Props Tonight | Picks, Bets for Anthony Davis
It's a no-brainer that Anthony Davis has to come back to life for the Lakers. After going ghost in the second half of their season opener against the defending champs, Davis only has one choice heading into their home opener. That is to show up and show out. With an aging LeBron James, the Lakers need Davis to be as reliable as possible when he's on the floor. Staying healthy is always a concern, but it's been seen the Lakers go far when Davis gets into his bag to put the league on notice.
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The hope is that Davis remembers who he is and never repeats what was shown against the Nuggets. Sure, the responsibility is a big one to carry as a Laker, but that's exactly what he signed up for, so the expectations shouldn't come as a surprise. If the message has fully been received and reflected on by Davis, then expect him to have a bounce-back performance that Lakers fans could actually be proud of, especially with the Suns down Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
When it comes to Damian Lillard, the motivation is there. From the Bucks having their regular season opener at home to it officially being Dame Time in a new city, Lillard has everything he needs to make sure he starts off on the right foot. Joel Embiid and the 76ers do have a lot of frustration they might want to let out against the Bucks due to the ongoing saga with James Harden. Plus, Embiid isn't a stranger to making it known that he's fully capable of putting the team on his back, since this isn't his first rodeo experiencing this type of team drama. But the question is: Will they be able to stop Lillard?
Doubt it. Lillard isn't new to this, he stays true to it. Time and time again we've seen Dame make a way, and this matchup will likely be no different for him. It's a moment to establish his offensive imprint early, and best believe, he'll seize the opportunity — especially against an Eastern Conference rival the Bucks would love to prove a point against early in the season. With that said, take the over on points for Damian Lillard tonight.
With so much focus on Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, let's not forget about the impact of Brook Lopez. This matchup is a sweet spot for Lopez, who is known to pretty much give the 76ers hell whenever he faces them. Expect nothing less from him in the Bucks' season opener.
Lopez, who is quite known for his dominance on defense, may seek to take it up a notch offensively given his trend for 3's against Philly. If there's an uptick in 3's that Lopez attempts in tonight's matchup, don't let it come as a surprise, as the 76ers have allowed opponents to shoot 41.3% of their shots from 3-point range. Come on, you don't think Lopez won't take full advantage of that? We're taking the over with him on this one.
