NBA player props today: Friday's best props include Mark Williams [1/2/2026]

Dimers' NBA props are live for January 02, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Mark Williams, LeBron James and Yves Missi.

Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Magic vs. Bulls and Nuggets vs. Cavaliers, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.

List of NBA prop picks for Friday, 1/2

Sourced from 45+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for January 2, ranked by edge.

Mark Williams over 1.5 blocks (+181)

• Edge: 11.6%
• Probability: 47.2%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Kings vs. Suns (9:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Phoenix' Mark Williams over 1.5 blocks. A probability of 47.2% gives this play an edge of 11.6% at +181 odds.

LeBron James over 1.5 steals (+178)

• Edge: 9.9%
• Probability: 45.9%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Grizzlies vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET)

LeBron James’s steals prop shows a 9.9% edge at +178 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.2 steals on the over 1.5 line.

Yves Missi over 0.5 blocks (-113)

• Edge: 9.9%
• Probability: 63.0%
• Projection: 1.6
• Game: Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Yves Missi over 0.5 blocks, with simulations showing a 63.0% probability and a 9.9% edge at -113.

OG Anunoby over 1.5 blocks (+175)

• Edge: 9.4%
• Probability: 45.8%
• Projection: 1.0
• Game: Hawks vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET)

Our model projects OG Anunoby to record 1.0 blocks today, creating an edge of 9.4% on the over 1.5 line at +175 odds.

LaMelo Ball over 7.5 assists (+115)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Projection: 8.5
• Game: Hornets vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on LaMelo Ball over 7.5 assists for Charlotte, showing an edge of 9.2% at +115 odds.

Zion Williamson over 4.5 assists (+136)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Projection: 4.8
• Game: Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET)

Zion Williamson’s assists prop shows an edge of 8.9% at +136 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 4.8 today.

Aaron Nesmith over 2.5 3-pointers made (+125)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 53.4%
• Projection: 2.8
• Game: Spurs vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects Aaron Nesmith for 2.8 3-pointers made for Indiana, creating an edge of 8.9% on over 2.5 at +125 odds.

Peyton Watson over 1.5 blocks (+148)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 49.1%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Nuggets vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Peyton Watson for 1.4 blocks, creating value on the over 1.5 line at +148 odds and a 8.8% edge.

Jalen Smith over 1.5 blocks (+155)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 47.6%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Magic vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET)

An 8.3% edge on the over 1.5 blocks line makes Jalen Smith a value play in Magic vs. Bulls, with our model projecting him for 1.2 blocks at +155 odds.

Bilal Coulibaly over 1.5 steals (+166)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 45.7%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Nets vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET)

Simulations project Bilal Coulibaly for 1.2 steals here, creating a 8.1% edge on the over 1.5 line at +166 odds.

NBA player prop summary: Friday, January 2, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 6:59PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kings vs. Suns	Mark Williams over 1.5 blocks	+181 @ DraftKings	11.6%	47.2%
Grizzlies vs. Lakers	LeBron James over 1.5 steals	+178 @ FanDuel	9.9%	45.9%
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans	Yves Missi over 0.5 blocks	-113 @ DraftKings	9.4%	45.8%
Hawks vs. Knicks	OG Anunoby over 1.5 blocks	+175 @ BetMGM	9.4%	45.8%
Hornets vs. Bucks	LaMelo Ball over 7.5 assists	+115 @ BetMGM	9.2%	55.7%
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans	Zion Williamson over 4.5 assists	+136 @ FanDuel	8.9%	51.3%
Spurs vs. Pacers	Aaron Nesmith over 2.5 3-pointers made	+125 @ BetMGM	8.9%	53.4%
Nuggets vs. Cavaliers	Peyton Watson over 1.5 blocks	+148 @ FanDuel	8.8%	49.1%
Magic vs. Bulls	Jalen Smith over 1.5 blocks	+155 @ BetMGM	8.3%	47.6%
Nets vs. Wizards	Bilal Coulibaly over 1.5 steals	+166 @ DraftKings	8.1%	45.7%

Conclusion

For January 2, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Mark Williams, LeBron James and Yves Missi. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers promotes responsible gambling.