Our best NBA player prop bets today feature three picks for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, as the new regular season gets underway. We’re targeting Stephen Curry’s points, rebounds and assists, LaMelo Ball’s scoring and playmaking potential in his Minnesota debut, and Ace Bailey’s points total against Phoenix at the best NBA betting sites.
Steph Curry over 32.5 PRA
Steph Curry is going to have to do it all for the injury-riddled Warriors on Wednesday night, as the squad will be without several top contributors, including Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Kristaps Porzingis, among others.
Curry is dealing with an ankle injury but carries a probable injury designation, suggesting he’s ready to carry the team and play big minutes in Golden State’s opening contest against the Lakers.
The future Hall of Famer averaged 34.8 PRAs per game last season, beating this line 60% of the time. Expect him to rise to the occasion on Wednesday and stuff the stat sheet from three different angles, netting you an early payday.
LaMelo Ball over 28.5 points + assists
Ball will be making his regular-season debut for the Timberwolves on Wednesday night, and there’s potential for him to have a massive first game with his new team.
The point guard shamelessly throws up three-pointers, as evidenced by his average of 10.3 attempts per game last season with Charlotte, and he should benefit greatly from a much better supporting cast in Minnesota, most notably Anthony Edwards.
The duo should be one of the most offensively potent backcourt duos in the NBA this season, and they should play heavy minutes in a tough opener against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat in Miami.
Look for Ball to record at least a 20-point, 10-assist stat line in his debut, as oddsmakers take some time to adjust to Ball’s new stat averages with a potent Minnesota squad.
Ace Bailey over 10.5 points
Bailey finished his rookie season on a nice run, clearing this line in 13 straight games to close out the campaign. He finished the year averaging 13.8 points per game, and that number should climb even higher this year as he gains more confidence and plays a more prominent role in Utah’s offensive strategy.
Bailey is the top option on the team’s depth chart at shooting guard and should push upwards of 30 minutes of floor time on Wednesday against Phoenix.
The Suns allowed a whopping 24.3 points per game to shooting guards last season, which ranked 28th in the NBA. And without any major roster changes ahead of this season, bettors can expect the Suns to continue to be vulnerable in this respect to opposing shooting guards.
