Best NBA player props today: Davion Mitchell, James Harden, Jrue Holiday picks for Friday’s NBA Cup slate

The article recommends five player prop bets for Friday’s nine-game NBA Cup slate, arguing that recent usage and performance trends offer more value than betting on game winners or totals. It singles out Davion Mitchell’s points over as its best pick and Jalen Johnson’s assists under as a counter to expectations about Atlanta’s fast-paced game against Chicago.

Mitchell is averaging 16.5 points and has exceeded 14.5 in eight of 11 games; Cleveland will be without rim protector Evan Mobley. The other picks are Johnson under 7.5 assists, James Harden to make at least three three-pointers, Jrue Holiday over 12.5 points and Jared McCain over 3.5 rebounds. The article supports them with recent results and matchup statistics, including Harden making three or more threes in eight of 12 games and McCain clearing his rebounds line in eight of his last nine.