Target Chet Holmgren, Luke Kornet & Cedric Coward for tonight's top NBA player prop picks and best bets for Friday, January 2.

The Thunder beat the Warriors 131-94, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 30 points. The Bucks held on to earn a 122-121 victory over the Hornets, as Giannis Antetokounmpo (30 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast) threw down a game-winning alley-oop with 4.7 seconds remaining. For your nightcap, check out Lakers-Grizzlies, which is currently tied at 96-all.

A 10-game slate highlights Friday's NBA schedule, which begins at 7 p.m. ET and has the last tip at 10:30 p.m. ET. Luka Doncic, Shai

After the NBA blessed us with a loaded slate of Christmas Day games, we're heading into the middle third of the season with a clearer picture of who the real contenders are.

Keith Eyster's top NBA prop bets for 1/1/26. Expert player-prop picks, value plays, quick model edges, and line-shopping tips for today’s slate. Check odds & get the edge.

NBA players are most likely to win the MVP award this season? Here are the top contenders ranked based on their odds.

The Spurs had the inside track on the top spot after beating the Thunder three times in two weeks, but a pair of losses to Utah and Cleveland halted their momentum and the loss to the Knicks in the NBA Cup final, even though it didn't technically count, broke the tie.

The Hawks are reportedly open to trading Zaccharie Risacher. However, he shouldn't be the only former top pick on the move.

Happy New Year! We’re wrapping up 2025 today and preparing for what’s ahead in 2026. We won’t have a Bounce tomorrow, but we’ll be back Friday to admit our resolutions are already abandoned. Enjoy tonight and tomorrow, and be safe! See you in 2026!