NBA Player Props & Bets: Friday (5/8)
As the NBA playoffs roll on, we are treated to a pair of matchups today. Despite the small slate, there is certainly no shortage of options to consider. Here are some of our favorite NBA player props for Friday, May 8th.
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Friday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Karl-Anthony Towns 6+ Assists (+122)
The New York Knicks are the underdogs going into Game 3, and we are going to take our chances on an assists prop from one of their best offensive options. Karl-Anthony Towns has been nothing short of masterful as a facilitator in the playoffs, and he certainly has an opportunity to finish with at least six assists in this contest.
Towns is averaging six assists through the playoffs and has finished with double-digit assists in two out of the last five games. Towns has recorded six or more assists in five consecutive contests, with two straight road contests with at least six assists. The Knicks center is averaging 7.8 assists over the previous five games.
Towns is averaging 6.5 assists in two games against Philadelphia this postseason. The veteran center has only accounted for 47 minutes on the floor through two contests. Towns is in a remarkable spot to finish with at least six assists - especially if this contest can stay even remotely close through four quarters.
Paul George 3+ Made Three-Pointers (-109)
Philadelphia is down 2-0 going into Game 3 between the Knicks and 76ers. Philadelphia will absolutely need the services of its sharp-shooting forward if they want to avoid a 0-3 series deficit. Paul George is knocking down his fair share of three-point attempts in the playoffs, and we like his chances to finish this contest with at least three made three-pointers.
The 76ers forward has connected on nine three-pointers over the last two contests. George has hit at least three three-pointers in seven out of 10 games in the playoffs. The veteran scorer is shooting a phenomenal 49% from beyond the arc through 10 games.
George has made at least three three-point baskets in seven consecutive contests. He has made three baskets from three-point distance in three straight games when playing at home. George finished with three successful attempts from above the perimeter in three out of four games when playing against New York.
Quentin Grimes 3+ Rebounds (-110)
We deeply considered taking Quentin Grimes for a three-point prop when first analyzing the contest. However, the research showed that rebounds may be a better option, given the total and payout. Grimes averaged 3.6 rebounds on the season, which provides a small edge in this selection.
The 76ers guard is averaging 3.1 rebounds through nine playoff games. When playing at home, Grimes averages 4.5 rebounds per contest. The 25-year-old faced the New York Knicks on two occasions during the regular season - both games resulted in him grabbing at least three rebounds.
Grimes has hauled in three or more rebounds in 13 consecutive games when Philadelphia is favored. The young guard has tallied at least three rebounds in three out of four games against the Knicks over the regular season and playoffs.
Dylan Harper 11+ Points (-122)
Dylan Harper is playing at an extremely high level going into this contest. Harper has firmly established himself as a serious scoring and defensive option for San Antonio throughout the playoffs. He will no doubt look to make his mark in Game 3. The Spurs guard is absolutely rolling right now, and we feel he can certainly finish this contest with at least 11 points.
Harper is averaging 13.1 points over seven games for the Spurs in the playoffs. The young guard has scored at least 11 points in three out of the last four postseason contests. The guard for the Spurs is averaging 15 points per game through two playoff contests on the road. Harper is attempting 12 shots each contest in the last four games - over three more attempts than during the regular season (9.5).
The rookie guard averaged 12 points per contest when playing on the road this season. Harper is shooting 54.7% in the postseason and playing three more minutes per game than in the regular season. Harper is playing very solidly as of late and can easily reach 11 points tonight against Minnesota.
Anthony Edwards Under 22.5 Points (-109)
Anthony Edwards is considered questionable for Game 3 due to a left knee bone bruise. However, the top-scoring option was available for the second game in this series. Although he was very limited. This line is extremely aggressive for a player who only played 24 and 25 minutes in the previous two contests.
Edwards is averaging 13 points through his last four postseason games. The Timberwolves guard has been on the floor for 20.2 minutes over that span. Edwards has not scored more than 18 points in four consecutive postseason games.
Edwards is almost certainly going to play tonight. However, make sure to check the Betting Pros App later today for all of your up-to-date information. The Timberwolves are up against a tough San Antonio defense, and Edwards has not played over 25 minutes in the last four games. This looks like a straightforward play on the under.
Enjoy the games tonight. Best of luck with your picks.