Crucial Game 2s are on deck for Thursday night as the Cavaliers look to steal a game on the road against the Pistons, while the Lakers are looking to remain competitive as they lock horns with the red-hot Thunder. Let’s look ahead to my best NBA player prop bets for Thursday, May 7. You can also find out our expert NBA picks for today’s matchups and EVERY game throughout the postseason.
Get our expert’s NBA best bets for BOTH playoff games tonight, featuring Cavs vs Pistons and Lakers vs Thunder
Best NBA player prop bet: Donovan Mitchell (CLE) Under 25.5 points (-114)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing
Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers postseason runs have been short-lived, as they’ve failed to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. In the last 2 playoff trips, Mitchell has averaged just under 30 points per game, but that’s down to 23.5 in the 8 games thus far. He’s not getting to the line as frequently, as he had just 1 trip to the charity stripe in Game 1. Ausar Thompson will likely continue to be all over Mitchell on the defensive end, while the Pistons are more than happy to let James Harden lead the Cavaliers’ offense. Thus, we’re going to fade Mitchell in Game 2.
Read our full Cavaliers vs Pistons Game 2 prediction for tonight
NBA player prop bet: Marcus Smart (LAL) over 1.5 three-pointers made (-140)
Odds available at BetMGM at time of publishing
The Lakers are going to need more production from three-point land to upset the Thunder on Thursday night. Marcus Smart led the Lakers with 8 three-point attempts in Game 1, knocking down 2 of them. The assignment of defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is enough on its own. Still, Smart will have to be productive on the offensive end, especially with Austin Reaves being defended by All-NBA Lu Dort, and a mix of Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso off the bench.
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