NBA Play-In player props today: Friday's best props include Jalen Suggs [4/17/2026]

Jalen Suggs over 5.5 assists (+100)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Projection: 6.5
• Game: Hornets vs. Magic (7:30PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Orlando's Jalen Suggs over 5.5 assists. A probability of 55.6% gives this play an edge of 5.6% at +100 odds.

Draymond Green over 6.5 assists (+109)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 53.7%
• Projection: 7.1
• Game: Warriors vs. Suns (10:00PM ET)

Draymond Green’s assists prop shows a 5.8% edge at +109 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 7.1 assists on the over 6.5 line.

Jalen Suggs over 4.5 rebounds (+121)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 50.7%
• Projection: 4.6
• Game: Hornets vs. Magic (7:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Jalen Suggs over 4.5 rebounds, with simulations showing a 50.7% probability and a 5.5% edge at +121.

LaMelo Ball over 1.5 steals (+148)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 48.4%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Hornets vs. Magic (7:30PM ET)

Our model projects LaMelo Ball to record 1.4 steals today, creating an edge of 8.1% on the over 1.5 line at +148 odds.

Brandon Miller over 3.5 3-pointers made (+146)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 48.1%
• Projection: 3.3
• Game: Hornets vs. Magic (7:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Brandon Miller over 3.5 3-pointers made for Charlotte, showing an edge of 7.4% at +146 odds.

Desmond Bane over 1.5 steals (+171)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 46.0%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Hornets vs. Magic (7:30PM ET)

Desmond Bane’s steals prop shows an edge of 9.1% at +171 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.2 today.

Stephen Curry to score first basket (+600)

• Edge: 0.1%
• Probability: 14.4%
• Game: Warriors vs. Suns (10:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Stephen Curry to score first basket for Golden State, with a 14.4% probability and a 0.1% edge at +600 odds.

Brandin Podziemski to score first basket (+900)

• Edge: 0.8%
• Probability: 10.8%
• Game: Warriors vs. Suns (10:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Brandin Podziemski to score first basket, supported by a 10.8% probability at +900 odds and an edge of 0.8%.

Gui Santos to score first basket (+1400)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 9.7%
• Game: Warriors vs. Suns (10:00PM ET)

A 3.0% edge on the to score first basket line makes Gui Santos a value play in Warriors vs. Suns, supported by a 9.7% probability at +1400 odds.

NBA player prop summary: Friday, April 17, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 5:52AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Hornets vs. Magic	Jalen Suggs over 5.5 assists	+100 @ DraftKings	5.6%	55.6%
Warriors vs. Suns	Draymond Green over 6.5 assists	+109 @ DraftKings	5.8%	53.7%
Hornets vs. Magic	Jalen Suggs over 4.5 rebounds	+121 @ DraftKings	8.1%	48.4%
Hornets vs. Magic	LaMelo Ball over 1.5 steals	+148 @ DraftKings	8.1%	48.4%
Hornets vs. Magic	Brandon Miller over 3.5 3-pointers made	+146 @ FanDuel	7.4%	48.1%
Hornets vs. Magic	Desmond Bane over 1.5 steals	+171 @ DraftKings	9.1%	46.0%
Warriors vs. Suns	Stephen Curry to score first basket	+600 @ FanDuel	0.1%	14.4%
Warriors vs. Suns	Brandin Podziemski to score first basket	+900 @ FanDuel	0.8%	10.8%
Warriors vs. Suns	Gui Santos to score first basket	+1400 @ FanDuel	3.0%	9.7%

Conclusion

For April 17, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Jalen Suggs, Draymond Green and LaMelo Ball. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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