LaMelo Ball is one of the top rising stars in the NBA despite the Charlotte Hornets‘ dismal 8-23 start to the 2022-23 season. Ball was sidelined for the start of the year, but has been inserted back into the lineup this month, making an immediate impact. Let’s take a look at the top LaMelo Ball prop bet that we have circled ahead of the Hornets-Clippers matchup. To find more of the best NBA bets checkout our free OddsShopper.com analysis and tools.
NBA Prop Bets: Best LaMelo Ball Prop in Hornets-Clippers
Using our recently-introduced NBA Bet Pro tool, the top LaMelo Ball prop we have listed is the over 3.5 3-pointers (+100 on DraftKings). Our models give this wager a 53% chance of hitting, with an ROI of 10%. That ROI percentage makes Ball’s 3-pointer prop a top-5 prop play on Wednesday’s NBA slate.
If you’re looking for an even greater value play for Ball, we also have his over in 0.5 blocks (+330 on DraftKings) as a potential shot-in-the-dark play. We give Ball just a 24% chance of getting a block in the game, but given the long odds, the wager carries an ROI 0f 6%.
Ball is averaging 23.1 points in just seven games played this year due to injury. He has added 7.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game, as well. Ball has made at least four 3-pointers in every game he has suited up for except for his season opener on Nov.12, when he shot 1-9 from 3-point land. His 40.3% on 3-point shots is up from 38.9% last season. He has also shot at least eight threes in every game he’s played in so far.
Nobody would consider Ball an elite shot-blocking threat, but his length as a guard provides him with some interesting defensive opportunities. Ball has been credited with blocks in two of his seven games, and he could benefit from a matchup against a smaller Clippers squad.
If you’re willing to throw just a small percentage of your bankroll on a prop with some solid odds, over 0.5 blocks would be a good wager. You should also consider the over 3.5 3-pointers, which is the best play on LaMelo Ball tonight according to our model. The blocks are an added bonus if you include it on your card. They should set you up for a great night of NBA prop betting with this West Coast Hornets-Clippers tilt.
