Most Bet NBA Player Props for Saturday 3/21/26

Zach Thompson analyzes today's popular NBA player props utilizing DraftKings Network's Most Bet Player Prop tool to spotlight top trending picks.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:50pm

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Zach Thompson breaks down the most popular NBA player prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday's slate of games, including Evan Mobley as the first points scorer in the Cavaliers-Pelicans matchup, Luka Doncic to score 30+ points against the Magic, and Jalen Johnson to record a triple-double for the Hawks against the Warriors.

Why it matters

The article provides valuable insights for sports bettors by highlighting the most heavily bet player prop wagers, which can help inform their own betting decisions and strategies.

The details

Thompson analyzes the reasoning behind the public's interest in these specific player prop bets, citing factors such as recent player performances, injury statuses, and historical trends to support the popularity of these wagers.

  • The Cavaliers-Pelicans, Pacers-Spurs, and Thunder-Wizards games tip off just after 7:00 p.m. EST.
  • The Lakers-Magic, Heat-Rockets, and Warriors-Hawks games tip off around 8:10 p.m. EST.

The players

Evan Mobley

A 22-year-old power forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers who has scored at least 18 points in seven of his last eight games.

Luka Doncic

A 27-year-old point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who is averaging 33.4 points per game this season and has scored at least 30 points in eight straight games.

Jalen Johnson

A 24-year-old power forward for the Atlanta Hawks who is averaging a double-double this season with 22.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game.

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What they’re saying

“Mobley has scored the first basket 11 times this season and has taken the first shot of the game in 20.8% of his games this season. The Cavaliers also win the tip-off 62.9% of the time, while the Pelicans rank last in tip-off win percentage of the 20 teams in action this Saturday.”

— Zach Thompson, Author

“Doncic has been on an amazing roll lately, and the public likes him to keep right on rolling in Orlando on Saturday. The 27-year-old is averaging 33.4 points per game on the season and has scored at least 30 points in eight straight.”

— Zach Thompson, Author

“Johnson had a rough game on Friday in Houston, but he was just one assist short of a triple-double on Wednesday against the Mavericks after posting a triple-double in wins against the Magic and Bucks last Thursday and last Saturday.”

— Zach Thompson, Author

What’s next

Head straight to DraftKings Sportsbook to place these bets, OR check out the Player Props Page tool on DKN.com for more options before you fill out your slips!

The takeaway

The popularity of these player prop bets highlights the public's interest in finding value in the NBA betting market, with Mobley, Doncic, and Johnson emerging as trending options for Saturday's slate of games.