#player-props

#player-props

Solak, Seth Walder and Matt Bowen bring different perspectives into how they approach sports betting. Solak leans on his expertise in player evaluation and the X's and O's to find edges, while Walder relies on statistical models to pick out plus-expected value bets. Bowen, a former NFL safety, predicts positive matchups and game winners from tape study and his understanding of the league.

Every team has a betting angle -- from player props to team futures -- and that's why we're here to help you find the best futures bet from each of the NBA's 30 teams. André Snellings made his picks for the Eastern Conference, Eric Moody did the same for the Western Conference. Odds as of publication. For the most up to date odds, visit ESPN BET.

A prop bet is a wager on an outcome other than the final score, like player stats, team milestones, or in-game events. Examples include betting on a quarterback's passing yards, an NBA player's 3-pointers made, or whether an MLB player hits a home run. Props are especially popular in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, and have become a big part of U.S. sports culture, as they add extra excitement to viewers.