NBA Playoffs player props today: Sunday's best props include Cade Cunningham [5/3/2026]

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NBA prop bets for May 3, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Sunday's basketball games.

Dimers' NBA props are live for May 03, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Cade Cunningham, Brandon Ingram and Paolo Banchero.

Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Raptors vs. Cavaliers and Magic vs. Pistons, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.

List of NBA prop picks for Sunday's playoffs, 5/3

Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for May 3, ranked by probability.

Cade Cunningham over 8.5 assists (-118)

Our model has found value on Detroit's Cade Cunningham over 8.5 assists. A probability of 60.1% gives this play an edge of 6.0% at -118 odds.

 

Brandon Ingram over 15.5 points scored (+100)

Brandon Ingram’s points scored prop shows a 6.5% edge at +100 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 18.6 points scored on the over 15.5 line.

 

Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists (+102)

The data highlights value on Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists, with simulations showing a 54.9% probability and a 5.4% edge at +102.

 

Jalen Duren over 13.5 points scored (+105)

Our model projects Jalen Duren to record 15.6 points scored today, creating an edge of 5.6% on the over 13.5 line at +105 odds.

 

Donovan Mitchell over 4.5 assists (+122)

Simulations indicate value on Donovan Mitchell over 4.5 assists for Cleveland, showing an edge of 8.2% at +122 odds.

 

Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks (+125)

Ausar Thompson’s blocks prop shows an edge of 7.0% at +125 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.7 today.

 

James Harden over 21.5 points scored (+120)

Our model projects James Harden for 22.0 points scored for Cleveland, creating an edge of 5.8% on over 21.5 at +120 odds.

 

Max Strus over 10.5 points scored (+135)

Our expert modelling projects Max Strus for 10.0 points scored, creating value on the over 10.5 line at +135 odds and a 6.3% edge.

 

Jalen Suggs over 4.5 rebounds (+140)

A 7.0% edge on the over 10.5 rebounds line makes Jalen Suggs a value play in Magic vs. Pistons, with our model projecting him for 4.2 rebounds at +140 odds.

 

James Harden over 7.5 assists (+135)

Simulations project James Harden for 7.2 assists here, creating a 6.0% edge on the over 7.5 line at +135 odds.

 

NBA player prop summary: Sunday, May 3, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:24AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Probability
Magic vs. Pistons Cade Cunningham over 8.5 assists -118 @ FanDuel 6.0% 60.1%
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Brandon Ingram over 15.5 points scored +100 @ fanatics 6.5% 56.5%
Magic vs. Pistons Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists +102 @ DraftKings 5.6% 54.4%
Magic vs. Pistons Jalen Duren over 13.5 points scored +105 @ fanatics 5.6% 54.4%
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell over 4.5 assists +122 @ FanDuel 8.2% 53.2%
Magic vs. Pistons Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks +125 @ DraftKings 7.0% 51.4%
Raptors vs. Cavaliers James Harden over 21.5 points scored +120 @ fanatics 5.8% 51.2%
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Max Strus over 10.5 points scored +135 @ fanatics 6.3% 48.9%
Magic vs. Pistons Jalen Suggs over 10.5 rebounds +140 @ fanatics 7.0% 48.7%
Raptors vs. Cavaliers James Harden over 7.5 assists +135 @ fanatics 6.0% 48.6%
 

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Conclusion

For May 3, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Cade Cunningham, Brandon Ingram and Paolo Banchero. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers promotes responsible gambling.

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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.

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