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NBA Player Props: Our 3 Best Bets for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Wednesday’s NBA slate features three marquee matchups: Celtics vs Nuggets, Lakers vs Spurs, and Bucks vs Warriors. With spreads and totals set aggressively, player props offer strong value. We’ve identified three best bets based on usage, matchup, and recent form.

Check out all of our NBA picks & predictions for tonight’s slate.

Best NBA player props for today

Player	Market & line	Odds & book	Matchup
Jaylen Brown	Over 30.5 points	-122 at DraftKings	Celtics vs Nuggets
Victor Wembanyama	Over 20.5 points	-114 at BetMGM	Spurs vs Lakers
Stephen Curry	Over 28.5 points	+100 at FanDuel	Warriors vs Bucks

Odds from DraftKings, BetMGM, and FanDuel, correct as of January 7, 2026 – 12:30 PM ET. Shop around before you bet – lines can move quickly.

Prop #1 – Jaylen Brown Over 30.5 Points

Line: Over 30.5 points (-122) at DraftKings

With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Brown becomes Boston’s primary scorer. He’s averaging 29.6 points per game and has cleared 31 in 5 of his last 8 outings when usage spikes. Denver’s defense allows 117.8 points per game, and without Jokic, their rim protection is weakened. Brown’s shot volume (20+ attempts per game) and free-throw rate provide multiple scoring paths.

Jaylen Brown since Dec 1:

42, 30, 30, 30, 34, 30, 31, 30, 37, 23, 29, 50.

This isn’t normal. pic.twitter.com/9GNrv2B5Ec
— Celtics Lead (@CelticsLead) January 4, 2026

Prop #2 – Victor Wembanyama Over 20.5 Points

Line: Over 20.5 points (-114) at BetMGM

Wembanyama anchors San Antonio’s offense, averaging 24.6 points per game. The Lakers’ defense allows 116.0 points per game, and their interior coverage struggles against elite bigs. Wembanyama has cleared 21 points in 6 of his last 9 games, and his rim pressure plus rebounding create consistent scoring opportunities.

Prop #3 – Stephen Curry Over 28.5 Points

Line: Over 28.5 points (+100) at FanDuel

Stephen Curry leads Golden State’s offense, averaging 28.7 points per game with 4.8 threes per night. Milwaukee’s defense allows 115.5 points per game and struggles against elite perimeter shooters. Curry has cleared this line in 7 of his last 10 games, and his shot volume remains consistent at 20+ attempts.

Same-Game Parlay Note

For bettors building SGPs, consider pairing Brown’s points with Denver +9.5, Wembanyama’s points with Lakers +7.5, and Curry’s points with Warriors -6.5. Each correlates positively with team performance.