The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics open what is expected to be an epic battle in the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The series will feature two of the NBA's top defenses, but much of the focus will be on the stars. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are averaging nearly eight 3-pointers per game for the Warriors in the playoffs, while Boston's Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each have a 40-plus point performance in the postseason. These stars and many role players are available in NBA Finals player props that you can cash in on, starting tonight. 

Curry is the -110 favorite to be the Finals MVP in the latest NBA Finals odds at Caesars Sportsbook. Tatum is the +190 second choice, followed by Brown (+1100) and Thompson (+1500). There is value to be found in NBA player props, but you have to do your research. Before you decide on any of your NBA 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 235 units on NBA props and futures plays. For a $100 bettor, that's a return of $23,500. So far this season he is 330-237, up more than 56 units, on his prop plays. 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 the Celtics vs. Warriors matchup, Selesnick has found a pair of picks he loves. 

One bet he is confident will cash: Curry will go Under 27.5 points (-105). The shooting ace will be seeing plenty of Boston defensive stalwart Marcus Smart, and Curry has only eclipsed this number in half of the games in this year's playoffs.  

PropStarz has locked in another CONFIDENT prop bet for Thursday night's Game 1, including a player who is rested and ready to return to form. Selesnick 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 Celtics vs. Warriors Game 1 on Thursday? And which player should benefit from some time off to help you cash in? ... Join SportsLine right now to see the top NBA prop picks you can make, all from the expert up 235 units the past two-plus years!