We are treated to a Game 7 matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons tonight. Despite the one-game slate, there is no shortage of options to consider. Here are some of our favorite NBA player props for Sunday, May 17th.
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Sunday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Daniss Jenkins 6+ Rebounds + Assists (-117)
Daniss Jenkins has cemented a solid role for the Detroit Pistons during the playoffs. He played 40+ minutes in the Pistons' Game 5 overtime loss on Wednesday. The extended minutes pique our interest, and we feel Jenkins has an opportunity to finish with at least six combined rebounds + assists today.
Jenkins is averaging 3.7 boards and 3.2 assists through the second-round series against Cleveland. The 24-year-old has finished with combined double-digit points + assists in two out of the last five games.
Jenkins has recorded six or more combined rebounds + assists in six out of his last seven contests where he plays 20+ minutes. The Pistons guard averaged 3.2 assists and 3.5 boards in those seven games.
The St. John's alum has averaged 27.7 minutes on the floor through five contests against Cleveland in this series. As long as the minutes fall around 25, Jenkins is in a remarkable spot to finish with at least six combined rebounds + assists.
Duncan Robinson 3+ Made Three-Pointers (+133)
The Pistons are in a win-or-go-home situation playing in the friendly confines of the Little Caesars Center. Detroit will absolutely need the services of the sharp-shooting Duncan Robinson if they want to keep from failing to advance into the next round.
Robinson is knocking down his fair share of three-point attempts in the playoffs - especially at home. So we like his chances to finish this contest with at least three made three-pointers.
The Pistons guard is shooting an astounding 57% over the last five contests. Robinson hit at least three three-pointers in four out of the previous five games. The veteran shooter has also made over 50% of three-point attempts in four out of five games this series.
Robinson has made at least three three-point baskets in nine out of his last 10 home contests. The guard for the Pistons made three baskets from three-point range in two straight games when playing at home. Robinson has accumulated 10 three-point baskets in two postseason games against Cleveland at home.
Paul Reed 8+ Points (-117)
Paul Reed has been an unlikely source of offensive and defensive production in this series against Cleveland. Jalen Duren's decline has allowed Reed to thrive. He is on a bit of a streak, clearing the 7.5 line for his points prop in four straight games. He may continue the good fortune in Game 7.
The Pistons center is averaging just over 14 minutes and 13.3 points per game in this series while shooting 75.9% from the field. Reed has also connected on two out of three attempts from beyond the arc.
The Pistons center owns a 79.3% true shooting rate in this series. The minutes leave a lot to be desired. Yet, you can't argue with the production or success rate. Reed has finished with at least eight points in the last seven games against a Central Division opponent.
Ausar Thompson 7+ Rebounds (-141)
Ausar Thompson continues to crush his projected rebounds line, and there's no reason to believe that will not continue tonight. Thompson remains one of the best rebounding options for Detroit. The success appears to increase when playing at home, and Thompson could be all over the boards in a must-win situation.
Thompson is averaging 7.9 rebounds in the postseason. The young guard has recorded seven or more rebounds in all three home games in this series against Cleveland. The Pistons guard is averaging 7.3 boards in 11 career games against the Cavaliers.
Thompson has finished with at least seven rebounds in seven out of the previous nine games against Cleveland, including four straight home games. While we don't love the -141 return, this prop is still one of our favorite options in this contest.
Jarrett Allen 13+ Points (-116)
Jarrett Allen is averaging 15.6 points through his last five postseason games. The Cavaliers center is connecting on just 66% of his attempts in this series. Allen dropped 22 points on 77.8% shooting in Game 2.
Allen finished with 13+ points in six out of nine games against Detroit this season. The Cavaliers center is averaging 14.8 points on 66.7% shooting from the field over that span.
This line is certainly low, given the importance of this contest for Cleveland. Allen has scored at least 13 points in six out of the previous eight postseason contests. He is averaging 17 points over the last five games in Detroit.
Enjoy the game tonight. Best of luck with your picks.
