2022 NBA odds, props and picks: Proven expert includes Tyrese Maxey among his best bets for Jan. 31

The NBA schedule for Monday, Dec. 31, features eight intriguing matchups, led by the Grizzlies (35-17) visiting the 76ers (30-19). Every game includes dozens of player prop bets that can help bettors cash in. Will Steph Curry torch the defenseless Rockets? Will Ja Morant stay hot against the 76ers? Will Jayson Tatum's scoring prowess continue against Miami?

Doing your homework can help you cash in on your NBA props, and there is value to be found. Before you decide on any of your prop picks, you'll want to see the top picks from props expert Alex Selesnick.

Over the past two-plus seasons, Selesnick (aka PropStarz) is up 178 units on NBA props and futures plays. For a $100 bettor, that's a return of well over $17,800. So far this season he is 131-87. PropStarz specializes in NFL and NBA prop betting, where he implements a combination of research, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling. His background playing competitive poker, Scrabble and backgammon helped form the foundation of his sports betting approach.

Now, after sifting through the hundreds of available NBA prop bets for Monday, PropStarz has found three picks he loves. 

One bet he thinks will cash: Philadelphia guard Tyrese Maxey to have Over 4.5 assists (-160) against the Grizzlies. "He has always been a high-level scorer, but his biggest strides are coming in the playmaking department," Selesnick says. "

The former Kentucky Wildcat has had at least five assists in five straight games and is averaging 7.2 assists over that span."

PropStarz has locked in two other CONFIDENT prop bets, including a breakout player having an all-around game on the stat sheet! PropStarz has been on fire with his predictions, and you NEED to see these picks before locking in your bets.

What NBA prop bets should you make for Jan. 31? And which breakout player is a MUST-BACK? ... Join SportsLine right now to see the top NBA prop picks you can make, all from the expert up 178 units the past two years!