NBA Monday: 4 Player Props and Predictions for November 11

Let’s start the week off right with some Monday NBA prop plays. Bilal Coulibaly should continue to boost the Wizards’ offense, while it’s time to talk about Chris Paul’s usage in San Antonio.

F Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) OVER 3.5 1st Quarter Points

One of our favorites for Most Improved Player during the young season, Bilal Coulibaly, and the young Wizards have shown flashes of greatness so far.

They travel to Houston tonight to take on the lengthy and athletic Rockets who are coming off a tight win against Detroit. As for Coulibaly in the 1st quarter this season, the Frenchman has scored four or more points in 6 of 8 games, while scoring five or more points in 3 straight games.

The Wizards are letting Bilal run the offense and make plays for himself and against the smaller Rockets guards, I’m expecting another positive outing for the improving Wizards wing.

F Jalen Smith (CHI) OVER 0.5 Made 3-Pointers

One player we are targeting in this Chicago vs Cleveland matchup is forward Jalen Smith. In what Chicago hopes to be a trap game, Cleveland on the other hand will look to extend their season-opening winning streak to 12.

Jalen Smith has played 14.6 MPG this season while providing offensive efficiency off the bench with 8.9 PPG on 41% shooting from beyond the arc.

In a positive game script for Smith and Chicago’s offense, I’m expecting Jalen to knock down at least one three-pointer for the 9th time this season in just 10 games played. Smith averages 3.8 3PA, so the volume will be there in this one.

G Chris Paul (SAS) UNDER 20.5 PRA

Paul and the Spurs are looking to pick up a much-needed win against a deep Sacramento Kings team. With Stephon Castle, Keldon Johnson, and Devin Vassell getting extended minutes as the season moves along, Chris Paul’s stats are bound to take a hit – especially in this game against De’Aaron Fox.

CP3 hasn’t hit the 20 PRA mark in three straight outings while playing less than 30 minutes per contest since November began.

With a limited number of opportunities and Stephon Castle getting more of an on-ball role at this point in the year, be wary of CP3’s overs moving forward.

G Norman Powell (LAC) OVER 26.5 PRA

Norman Powell has been one of the quiet stars of the 2024-25 season thus far, averaging a career-high 25.5 PPG for the Clippers.

Powell and the Clips have won four straight with their newfound star putting up 27+ PRA in each of these outings. Although Oklahoma City is a Western Conference juggernaut, Powell will be the key offensively in order for LAC to stay in this game.

Powell averages over 35 PRA on the road this season, so even the return of James Harden into the offensive mix will not sway this decision.