NBA Player Props Today: October 24 Best Bets & Picks, featuring Amen Thompson
NBA Saturday brings the first back-to-backs of the season, so injury news will be crucial. 8 games are on deck for Saturday, beginning at 6:00 P.M. E.T. Out of the 16 teams playing, 11 of them are on the second leg of a back-to-back. Injuries have already hit the surface, with stars Cooper Flagg and Stephen Curry expected to sit tonight. Nonetheless, let's dive into my best NBA player prop bets for Saturday, October 24. You can also get our expert NBA picks for all 8 games, as well as every matchup throughout the 2026-27 NBA season.
Best NBA Player Prop Bet: Amen Thompson (HOU) Over 13.5 Rebounds+Assists (-110)
Odds available at Bet365 Sportsbook at time of publishing. Playable to -130.
The Rockets are coming off a dramatic win last night, in which Amen Thompson came up with the block of the young season, as he denied Victor Wembanyama from tying the game with 2 seconds left. Backing a player off a 36-minute outing the night prior is not something I tend to do, but an opportunity likely arises with Fred VanVleet not playing. As of publication, VanVleet has not been ruled out, but I'd be surprised to see him suit up, as he's just 2 games in after tearing his ACL last off-season. He also played 32 minutes last night, which, in my opinion, slates him out for tonight.
If you're able to get bets down on Bet365, Marcus Smart is a sneaky play in all facets. He should have a big role in the offense in games when VanVleet sits, along with Reed Sheppard, who is already listed as out for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
Best NBA Player Prop Bet: Amen Thompson (HOU) Doule-Double (+180)
Odds available at Bet365 Sportsbook at time of publishing. Playable to +150.
We're sprinkling on a Thompson Double-Double tonight in a 230.5 point total on the road versus Atlanta. Thompson has logged double-doubles in each of his first two games to start the season, and with Sheppard ruled out and potentially VanVleet, Thompson should be in line for another 35+ minute performance if this game stays close. His 22 rebound chances per game lead the team and rank in the top 10 in the league.
