NBA Player Props and Best Bets: Anthony Edwards & More Picks for Dec. 17

The NBA is back in session on Wednesday, and I’m here to deliver my favorite player props for the day’s games.

The San Antonio Spurs came up short in last night’s NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks, who won 124-113. OG Anunoby led the way with 28 points and nine rebounds, besting Dylan Harper's 21 points and seven rebounds, along with the rest of the Western Conference representatives.

Despite yesterday’s standalone game, there are only two matchups on Wednesday. First, the Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Chicago Bulls, and later the Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

As the NBA gets back into its usual rhythm, here are my top player prop picks and bets for Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Best NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday, December 17

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De’Andre Hunter Over 14.5 Points (-125) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Hunter averaged 15.4 points per game but wasn’t at his best in recent outings, going under this line in six of his last seven, and only averaging 9.8 points per game in December. However, the context of this is what matters the most.

Hunter, a career 45 percent shooter from the field and 36.8 percent from three, was only at 32.8 and 20 percent during December, respectively. Regression to the mean against a defense that allowed the second-most average points during their last 15 contests feels likely, especially considering he scored 29 points in their only previous matchup on Nov. 8.

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Nikola Vucevic Over 14.5 Points (-112) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Vucevic, very similar to Hunter, has a line of 14.5 points while averaging 15.6 per game. He went under in four straight games, but he went over in four of five just before that, and has been efficient from the field overall.

The difference between Vuc and Hunter is that the Bulls’ big man only scored nine points when these teams matched up earlier this year. However, he cracked 20+ in three straight matchups from Feb. through Nov. 2024, and his touch and ability to space the floor make him equipped to handle the Cavs’ double-big lineup with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

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Jaylen Wells Under 1.5 Threes (+140) at FanDuel Sportsbook

I tend to think it’s wise to look for unders for high-efficiency, low-volume three-point shooters that are not near the top of their teams’ offensive attacks. That applies to Wells, who shot the ball extremely well recently, but only takes five threes per game.

The 22-year-old went over in eight of his last 11 games, shooting 51 percent from three during that time. The Timberwolves allowed the second-fewest threes per game across their last 15 matchups, and Wells, not being a volume shooter from range, is unlikely to maintain the extreme efficiency that helped him cash so many overs, despite only taking 4.2 three-point attempts per game in December.

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Anthony Edwards Under 4.5 Assists (-136) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Ant Man is having another strong campaign, but he hasn’t been looking to set the table for his teammates very often. He only averaged 3.8 assists per game and cashed the under on this line in all four December games, along with seven of his last 10.

The Grizzlies ranked ninth in points and 14th in assists allowed per game over their last 15 games. The Grizzlies’ weaknesses on the perimeter could set Edwards up for a strong night as a scorer, but I feel that’s less likely to translate to his assist total.

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Julius Randle Over 7.5 Rebounds (+110) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Randle’s been fairly erratic on the glass as of late, going for 10, nine, three, three, nine, and five boards during his December outings. He averaged 7.3 boards per game, but I think it’s his matchup with Jaren Jackson Jr. that gives him the clear advantage.

Jackson Jr. might be an important defender, but he is a horrible rebounder for a man of his size. Randle snatched 10, 11, and eight boards in their 2025 matchups (all last season), and the Grizzlies depend on their wings and guards – all of whom Randle can outmuscle on the interior – to help control the boards.

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