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

James Harden over 6.5 assists (+124)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 52.4%
• Projection: 6.9
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Cleveland's James Harden over 6.5 assists. A probability of 52.4% gives this play an edge of 7.8% at +124 odds.

Jarrett Allen over 1.5 blocks (+137)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 48.6%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Jarrett Allen’s blocks prop shows a 6.4% edge at +137 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: 5.1%
• 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 5.1% edge at +139.

Josh Hart over 1.5 steals (+174)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 46.1%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Our model projects Josh Hart to put up 1.2 steals today, creating an edge of 9.6% on the over 1.5 line at +174 odds.

Donovan Mitchell to score first basket (+600)

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

Simulations indicate value on Donovan Mitchell to score first basket for Cleveland, showing an edge of 2.4% at +600 odds.

OG Anunoby to score first basket (+950)

• Edge: 0.2%
• Probability: 9.8%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

OG Anunoby’s to score first basket prop shows an edge of 0.2% at +950 odds, supported by a 9.8% probability according to our model.

Mikal Bridges to score first basket (+1000)

• Edge: 0.4%
• Probability: 9.5%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Mikal Bridges to score first basket for New York, with a 9.5% probability and a 0.4% 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 3:06AM 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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