NBA player props today: Saturday's best props include Jaden McDaniels [1/17/2026]

Dimers' NBA props are live for January 17, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Jaden McDaniels, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Neemias Queta.

Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Celtics vs. Hawks and Jazz vs. Mavericks, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.

List of NBA prop picks for Saturday, 1/17

Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for January 17, ranked by edge.

Jaden McDaniels over 1.5 steals (+177)

• Edge: 12.6%
• Probability: 48.7%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Timberwolves vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels over 1.5 steals. A probability of 48.7% gives this play an edge of 12.6% at +177 odds.

Ryan Kalkbrenner over 1.5 blocks (+165)

• Edge: 12.3%
• Probability: 50.0%
• Projection: 1.5
• Game: Hornets vs. Warriors (8:30PM ET)

Ryan Kalkbrenner’s blocks prop shows a 12.3% edge at +165 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.5 blocks on the over 1.5 line.

Neemias Queta over 1.5 blocks (+175)

• Edge: 11.5%
• Probability: 47.9%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Celtics vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Neemias Queta over 1.5 blocks, with simulations showing a 47.9% probability and an 11.5% edge at +175.

Jaylen Brown over 1.5 steals (+176)

• Edge: 10.2%
• Probability: 46.4%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Celtics vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET)

Our model projects Jaylen Brown to record 1.2 steals today, creating an edge of 10.2% on the over 1.5 line at +176 odds.

Andrew Wiggins over 1.5 steals (+194)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 43.6%
• Projection: 1.0
• Game: Thunder vs. Heat (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Andrew Wiggins over 1.5 steals for Miami, showing an edge of 9.6% at +194 odds.

LeBron James over 1.5 steals (+151)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 48.6%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET)

LeBron James’s steals prop shows an edge of 8.8% at +151 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.4 today.

Cade Cunningham over 1.5 steals (+154)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 48.0%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Pacers vs. Pistons (7:30PM ET)

Our model projects Cade Cunningham for 1.4 steals for Detroit, creating an edge of 8.6% on over 1.5 at +154 odds.

Derrick White over 1.5 steals (+148)

• Edge: 8.4%
• Probability: 48.7%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Celtics vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Derrick White for 1.4 steals, creating value on the over 1.5 line at +148 odds and a 8.4% edge.

OG Anunoby over 1.5 steals (+134)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 51.1%
• Projection: 1.6
• Game: Suns vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET)

An 8.3% edge on the over 1.5 steals line makes OG Anunoby a value play in Suns vs. Knicks, with our model projecting him for 1.6 steals at +134 odds.

Jalen Pickett over 4.5 assists (+134)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 50.8%
• Projection: 4.7
• Game: Wizards vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET)

Simulations project Jalen Pickett for 4.7 assists here, creating a 8.1% edge on the over 4.5 line at +134 odds.

NBA player prop summary: Saturday, January 17, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 7:46PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Timberwolves vs. Spurs	Jaden McDaniels over 1.5 steals	+177 @ DraftKings	12.6%	48.7%
Hornets vs. Warriors	Ryan Kalkbrenner over 1.5 blocks	+165 @ BetMGM	12.3%	50.0%
Celtics vs. Hawks	Neemias Queta over 1.5 blocks	+175 @ BetMGM	10.2%	46.4%
Celtics vs. Hawks	Jaylen Brown over 1.5 steals	+176 @ DraftKings	10.2%	46.4%
Thunder vs. Heat	Andrew Wiggins over 1.5 steals	+194 @ FanDuel	9.6%	43.6%
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers	LeBron James over 1.5 steals	+151 @ DraftKings	8.8%	48.6%
Pacers vs. Pistons	Cade Cunningham over 1.5 steals	+154 @ DraftKings	8.6%	48.0%
Celtics vs. Hawks	Derrick White over 1.5 steals	+148 @ FanDuel	8.4%	48.7%
Suns vs. Knicks	OG Anunoby over 1.5 steals	+134 @ DraftKings	8.3%	51.1%
Wizards vs. Nuggets	Jalen Pickett over 4.5 assists	+134 @ FanDuel	8.1%	50.8%

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Conclusion

For January 17, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Jaden McDaniels, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Neemias Queta. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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