NBA Playoffs player props today: Sunday's best props include Cade Cunningham [5/17/2026]

Cade Cunningham over 8.5 assists (-112)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Projection: 10.0
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Detroit's Cade Cunningham over 8.5 assists. A probability of 58.7% gives this play an edge of 5.9% at -112 odds.

Evan Mobley over 2.5 blocks (+135)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 48.3%
• Projection: 2.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET)

Evan Mobley’s blocks prop shows a 5.8% edge at +135 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 2.3 blocks on the over 2.5 line.

Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks (+165)

• Edge: 10.3%
• Probability: 48.0%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks, with simulations showing a 48.0% probability and a 10.3% edge at +165.

Tobias Harris over 1.5 steals (+137)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 47.3%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET)

Our model projects Tobias Harris to put up 1.3 steals today, creating an edge of 5.1% on the over 1.5 line at +137 odds.

Donovan Mitchell over 1.5 steals (+156)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 46.0%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Donovan Mitchell over 1.5 steals for Cleveland, showing an edge of 6.9% at +156 odds.

Donovan Mitchell to score first basket (+600)

• Edge: 1.3%
• Probability: 15.6%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET)

Donovan Mitchell’s to score first basket prop shows an edge of 1.3% at +600 odds, supported by a 15.6% probability according to our model.

Tobias Harris to score first basket (+850)

• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 12.4%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Tobias Harris to score first basket for Detroit, with a 12.4% probability and a 1.9% edge at +850 odds.

Dean Wade to score first basket (+2200)

• Edge: 0.7%
• Probability: 5.1%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Dean Wade to score first basket, supported by a 5.1% probability at +2200 odds and an edge of 0.7%.

NBA player prop summary: Sunday, May 17, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 2:51AM ET:

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Conclusion

For May 17, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Ausar Thompson. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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