#player-props

#player-props

The Texans are right back in the thick of things after winning four straight. At 7-5, they are a game back of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts in the AFC South and -150 to make the playoffs. The 6-6 Chiefs, who were the Super Bowl favorite as recently as Week 11, are now +120 to even reach the playoffs.

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.