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Both #1 seeds return to action, as the Cavaliers look to avoid elimination at home, while the Thunder return to Oklahoma City as double-digit favorites and look to take a commanding 3-2 series lead. Let’s dive into my best NBA player prop bets on Tuesday, May 13, with a player prop in each game. You can also find out our expert NBA picks for both Pacers vs Cavaliers and Nuggets vs Thunder tonight, as well as every game throughout the playoffs.
Best NBA player prop bet: Donovan Mitchell (CLE) Under 37.5 points+rebounds+assists (-110)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing
The season is on the line for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Donovan Mitchell is nowhere near 100%. Possibly due to precaution, Mitchell sat out the 2nd half of Game 4 due to an ankle injury he sustained in the 1st half. Being down 41 points could’ve been the underlying cause. Nonetheless, FanDuel has this prop down to 36.5 PRA, so we’ll back the price discrepancy on DraftKings and hope a hobbled Mitchell gives it a go. Even if he is able to play his usual minutes, reaching 38 PRA is still a lot to ask.
After our winner last night, tail our Pacers vs Cavaliers Same Game Parlay picks at +441 odds
Best NBA player prop bet: Russell Westbrook (DEN) Under 17.5 points+rebounds+assists (-105)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing
The Nuggets desperately need three-point shooting heading into Game 5. Russell Westbrook shot 2-of-9 from deep in Game 4 — not a winning strategy. Even with the Thunder electing to leave Westbrook open, this is a spot where I’m looking to fade the former MVP. He was held to 6 points while shooting 2-of-12 from the field and fouling out in 27 minutes.
Make sure you also find out our Nuggets vs Thunder Same Game Parlay picks for tonight’s other Game 5
