NBA Playoffs player props today: Friday's best props include Paul George [5/8/2026]

Dimers' NBA props are live for May 08, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Paul George, OG Anunoby and Stephon Castle.

Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Spurs vs. Timberwolves and Knicks vs. 76ers, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.

List of NBA prop picks for Friday's playoffs, 5/8

Sourced from 25+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for May 8, ranked by probability.

Paul George over 5.5 rebounds (+105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 54.0%
• Projection: 6.2
• Game: Knicks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Philadelphia's Paul George over 5.5 rebounds. A probability of 54.0% gives this play an edge of 5.2% at +105 odds.

OG Anunoby over 5.5 rebounds (+119)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 52.8%
• Projection: 6.0
• Game: Knicks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET)

OG Anunoby’s rebounds prop shows a 7.1% edge at +119 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 6.0 rebounds on the over 5.5 line.

Stephon Castle over 5.5 rebounds (+128)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 52.2%
• Projection: 5.9
• Game: Spurs vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Stephon Castle over 5.5 rebounds, with simulations showing a 52.2% probability and an 8.3% edge at +128.

Paul George over 18.5 points scored (+115)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 51.6%
• Projection: 19.2
• Game: Knicks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects Paul George to record 19.2 points scored today, creating an edge of 5.1% on the over 18.5 line at +115 odds.

De'Aaron Fox over 18.5 points scored (+125)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 51.5%
• Projection: 19.2
• Game: Spurs vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on De'Aaron Fox over 18.5 points scored for San Antonio, showing an edge of 7.0% at +125 odds.

VJ Edgecombe over 14.5 points scored (+120)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Projection: 15.1
• Game: Knicks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET)

VJ Edgecombe’s points scored prop shows an edge of 5.9% at +120 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 15.1 today.

Stephon Castle over 17.5 points scored (+120)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Projection: 18.1
• Game: Spurs vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET)

Our model projects Stephon Castle for 18.1 points scored for San Antonio, creating an edge of 5.8% on over 17.5 at +120 odds.

Jalen Brunson over 6.5 assists (+122)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 50.7%
• Projection: 6.6
• Game: Knicks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Jalen Brunson for 6.6 assists, creating value on the over 6.5 line at +122 odds and a 5.7% edge.

Joel Embiid under 23.5 points scored (+125)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 50.5%
• Projection: 23.3
• Game: Knicks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET)

A 6.0% edge on the under 6.5 points scored line makes Joel Embiid a value play in Knicks vs. 76ers, with our model projecting him for 23.3 points scored at +125 odds.

Rudy Gobert over 1.5 blocks (+135)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 49.4%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Spurs vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET)

Simulations project Rudy Gobert for 1.4 blocks here, creating a 6.8% edge on the over 1.5 line at +135 odds.

NBA player prop summary: Friday, May 8, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 6:47PM ET:

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Conclusion

For May 8, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Paul George, OG Anunoby and Stephon Castle. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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