NBA Playoffs player props today: Tuesday's best props include Jalen Duren [5/5/2026]

Dimers' NBA props are live for May 05, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Jalen Duren, Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham.

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

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

Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for May 5, ranked by probability.

Jalen Duren over 17.5 points scored (+125)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Projection: 19.4
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Detroit's Jalen Duren over 17.5 points scored. A probability of 54.2% gives this play an edge of 9.7% at +125 odds.

Duncan Robinson over 12.5 points scored (+125)

• Edge: 9.5%
• Probability: 53.9%
• Projection: 14.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET)

Duncan Robinson’s points scored prop shows a 9.5% edge at +125 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 14.3 points scored on the over 12.5 line.

Cade Cunningham over 10.5 assists (+130)

• Edge: 10.2%
• Probability: 53.7%
• Projection: 11.2
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Cade Cunningham over 10.5 assists, with simulations showing a 53.7% probability and a 10.2% edge at +130.

Ausar Thompson over 10.5 points scored (+135)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 51.4%
• Projection: 11.1
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects Ausar Thompson to record 11.1 points scored today, creating an edge of 8.8% on the over 10.5 line at +135 odds.

Austin Reaves over 4.5 rebounds (+134)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 51.0%
• Projection: 4.7
• Game: Lakers vs. Thunder (8:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Austin Reaves over 4.5 rebounds for LA Lakers, showing an edge of 8.3% at +134 odds.

Tobias Harris over 6.5 rebounds (+126)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 49.8%
• Projection: 6.4
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET)

Tobias Harris’s rebounds prop shows an edge of 5.5% at +126 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 6.4 today.

Jarrett Allen over 1.5 blocks (+153)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 49.2%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects Jarrett Allen for 1.4 blocks for Cleveland, creating an edge of 9.6% on over 1.5 at +153 odds.

Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks (+146)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 48.8%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Ausar Thompson for 1.4 blocks, creating value on the over 1.5 line at +146 odds and a 8.2% edge.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 1.5 steals (+155)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 48.4%
• Projection: 1.4
• Game: Lakers vs. Thunder (8:30PM ET)

A 9.2% edge on the over 1.5 steals line makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a value play in Lakers vs. Thunder, with our model projecting him for 1.4 steals at +155 odds.

Marcus Smart over 11.5 points scored (+135)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 47.7%
• Projection: 10.4
• Game: Lakers vs. Thunder (8:30PM ET)

Simulations project Marcus Smart for 10.4 points scored here, creating a 5.1% edge on the over 11.5 line at +135 odds.

NBA player prop summary: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 7:56PM ET:

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Conclusion

For May 5, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Jalen Duren, Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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