NBA Playoffs player props today: Friday's best props include James Harden [5/21/2026]

Dimers' NBA props are live for May 22, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of James Harden, Jarrett Allen and OG Anunoby.

Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including today's Cavaliers vs. Knicks clash, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.

List of NBA prop picks for Friday's playoffs, 5/21

Below are the top 8 NBA player props for May 21, ranked by probability.

James Harden over 6.5 assists (+126)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Projection: 7.2
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Cleveland's James Harden over 6.5 assists. A probability of 53.8% gives this play an edge of 9.6% at +126 odds.

Jarrett Allen over 1.5 blocks (+164)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 48.5%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Jarrett Allen’s blocks prop shows a 10.6% edge at +164 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.3 blocks on the over 1.5 line.

OG Anunoby over 1.5 steals (+139)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 46.9%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on OG Anunoby over 1.5 steals, with simulations showing a 46.9% probability and a 5.0% edge at +139.

James Harden over 1.5 steals (+178)

• Edge: 9.8%
• Probability: 45.8%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Our model projects James Harden to record 1.2 steals today, creating an edge of 9.8% on the over 1.5 line at +178 odds.

Mikal Bridges over 1.5 steals (+176)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 45.4%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Mikal Bridges over 1.5 steals for New York, showing an edge of 9.1% at +176 odds.

Donovan Mitchell to score first basket (+600)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 16.6%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Donovan Mitchell’s to score first basket prop shows an edge of 2.4% at +600 odds, supported by a 16.6% probability according to our model.

OG Anunoby to score first basket (+1000)

• Edge: 0.7%
• Probability: 9.8%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on OG Anunoby to score first basket for New York, with a 9.8% probability and a 0.7% edge at +1000 odds.

Josh Hart to score first basket (+1500)

• Edge: 0.1%
• Probability: 6.3%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Josh Hart to score first basket, supported by a 6.3% probability at +1500 odds and an edge of 0.1%.

NBA player prop summary: Thursday, May 21, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:01AM ET:

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Conclusion

For May 21, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as James Harden, Jarrett Allen and OG Anunoby. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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