NBA Player Props: Jan. 16, 2026

Top player prop picks

Tyrese Maxey — Over 26.5 points (odds 1.95)

The 76ers were stung in their last meeting with Cleveland, and they return to the same court looking for revenge. Maxey was well below his usual pace in that loss, and as the team’s main scorer he should be fired up to bounce back. Expect him to shoulder a lot of the offense and push past this points line.

Trey Murphy — Over 20.5 points (odds 1.87)

Even while his team has been inconsistent, Murphy has been a steady scoring threat, especially from deep. He’s added some drive-and-score to his game lately and has cleared this mark in his last several outings. Facing a Pacers defense that hasn’t been sharp, he looks set to hit this number again.

Michael Porter Jr. — Over 25.5 points (odds 1.87)

Porter Jr. has taken on a bigger scoring role and has delivered consistently. Over the past stretch he’s been one of his team’s primary offensive options, and with the matchup presenting defensive issues for the opponent, he’s in a good spot to exceed this points total.

Julius Randle — Under 24.5 points (odds 1.87)

Without a key teammate available, the Wolves will rely more on Randle, but that also means he’ll draw tougher defensive attention. The Rockets have defenders who can make life difficult for primary scorers, and with the line set fairly high, Randle could struggle to reach it in this matchup.

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DeMar DeRozan — Over 20.5 points (odds 1.87)

DeRozan is rolling right now and has been a steady source of points for his team. Coming off a string of strong performances, he’s been scoring 20-plus in multiple straight games, and this contest looks like another chance for him to keep that streak alive.

Notes: Odds and lines were current at the time of publication. Check the latest numbers before placing any wagers and always gamble responsibly.