NBA Playoffs player props today: Wednesday's best props include Jalen Brunson [5/19/2026]

Jalen Brunson over 6.5 assists (+111)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 53.5%
• Projection: 7.1
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on New York's Jalen Brunson over 6.5 assists. A probability of 53.5% gives this play an edge of 6.1% at +111 odds.

Jarrett Allen over 1.5 blocks (+161)

• Edge: 9.9%
• Probability: 48.2%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Jarrett Allen’s blocks prop shows a 9.9% edge at +161 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.3 blocks on the over 1.5 line.

Josh Hart over 1.5 steals (+161)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 47.5%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Josh Hart over 1.5 steals, with simulations showing a 47.5% probability and a 9.2% edge at +161.

James Harden over 1.5 steals (+158)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 45.9%
• Projection: 1.2
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Our model projects James Harden to put up 1.2 steals today, creating an edge of 7.1% on the over 1.5 line at +158 odds.

Donovan Mitchell to score first basket (+650)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 15.8%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Donovan Mitchell to score first basket for Cleveland, showing an edge of 2.5% at +650 odds.

OG Anunoby to score first basket (+1000)

• Edge: 1.0%
• Probability: 10.1%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

OG Anunoby’s to score first basket prop shows an edge of 1.0% at +1000 odds, supported by a 10.1% probability according to our model.

Mikal Bridges to score first basket (+1100)

• Edge: 1.2%
• 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 1.2% edge at +1100 odds.

Dean Wade to score first basket (+2200)

• Edge: 0.4%
• Probability: 4.8%
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Knicks (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Dean Wade to score first basket, supported by a 4.8% probability at +2200 odds and an edge of 0.4%.

NBA player prop summary: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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

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Conclusion

For May 19, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Jalen Brunson, Jarrett Allen and Josh Hart. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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