NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bet Odds & Picks: Monday (5/6)
The playoffs continue, and that means more opportunities to make NBA player prop bet picks! The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers begin their series tonight. How will Josh Hart fare after a solid opening round? Is Tyrese Haliburton being undervalued when it comes to assists tonight? Out West, will Anthony Edwards be able to replicate his Game 1 performance as the Minnesota Timberwolves try to take a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets?
Here are the three best NBA player prop bet picks for Monday, May 6.
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Monday's Best NBA Player Prop Bets
Let’s dive into our top NBA player prop bet picks for Monday’s playoff games.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Josh Hart Under 1.5 Three-Pointers Made (-110)
Which version of Hart will show up tonight? The one who played against the Philadelphia 76ers in round one or the one who made just one three-pointer against the Pacers this season. It would have been nice to see this number at 2.5 considering how well Hart shot against the 76ers in the first round. He made at least three three-pointers in four of the six games.
However, Hart was just 1-of-7 from deep against the Pacers this season. He never attempted more than three three-pointers against them in a game. While the Pacers did allow the Bucks to make over 35% of their threes in the first round, the Bucks were incredibly reliant on those shots. The Knicks have other options. This will lead to Hart attempting and making fewer threes tonight.
Tyrese Haliburton Over 9.5 Assists (-110)
Haliburton recorded 10 or more assists in three of his six games against the Bucks. Despite a few solid games, the regular-season leader in assists averaged 9.3 in the first round of the playoffs. That's down from 10.9 per game during the regular season.
The Knicks allowed 23.0 assists per game in their previous series against the 76ers. The only Eastern Conference team to allow more per game was the Bucks, whom the Pacers faced. Haliburton faced the Knicks three times this season, recording 23 assists in one game and 12 in another. In a favorable matchup, look for Haliburton to start the series with a double-digit assist total.
Anthony Edwards Over 28.5 Points (-110)
Edwards finished the regular season averaging 25.9 points per game. That is the only reason why tonight's total is below 30. Edwards has scored at least 33 in four of his five playoff games. In Game 1 against the Nuggets, he scored 43 on 17-of-29 shooting.
Edwards now has back-to-back 40-point games. While it will be difficult for him to score that many again, especially in Denver, he will still be the focal point of the Timberwolves’ offense. Considering he's red-hot right now, there's no reason to fade him. Look for him to attempt at least 23 shots and make at least 12 as he's done in four of his five games.
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