There’s no better time to bet on basketball than the NBA playoffs. Stars up their minutes, coaches cut their rotations to keep their biggest names on the court, and the playoff series format guarantees repeat match-ups. That allows us to take advantage of potential mismatches and find the best value player props.
We’ll be providing you with daily NBA player prop bets throughout the 2026 playoffs, with expert analysis and breakdowns for each selection!
We closed the 2025 play-offs with nine wins from our final 10 prop bets, including eight winners across the NBA Finals.
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Today’s NBA Prop Bet of the Day
Tyrese Maxey over 25.5 points vs Boston Celtics
Maxey led all Sixers in scoring with 28.3 points-per-game, and the guard has a proven track record in the postseason. He’s also been a real thorn in the side of the Celtics this season, averaging 30 PPG across his four meetings with Boston.
Transitioning into the playoffs shouldn’t be a problem for Maxey, who averaged 33.6 points per game across the 23 matches in which he played 40 minutes or more. He posted 31 points in their Play-In win on Wednesday, which allowed the Sixers a break before heading to Boston for Game 1.
Maxey is averaging over 29 PPG on the road this season, along with an average of 31 when he’s had 4+ days rest. Considering that record this season, along with his consistent showings against Boston, this number is one to target.
Spurs vs Trail Blazers Prop
De’Aaron Fox over 1.5 steals at 33/20
Portland commit the most turnovers of any NBA side, which feeds into their league-high figure of 10.8 steals per game by their opponents this season. That’s something which De’Aaron Fox should be well aware of, as he has recorded three steals in all three matchups between the teams this season. Fox, nicknamed Swipa for his ability to make steals, recorded 15 steals across his first playoff series, and he can make a big contribution once again.
What are NBA Player Props?
In addition to betting on games, which we cover in our daily NBA tips, player props allow you to predict how a player will perform in individual stat categories. The most popular bets tend to be over/under player props, which mostly revolve around points, rebounds and assists.
NBA prop lines appear a little after the main moneyline and spread odds. These are often linked to player stat lines from the regular season. Our NBA playoff betting strategy is focused on finding favourable matchups or increased minutes, which can help players to hit the over.
When will the NBA prop bet of the day be posted?
With the playoffs running almost daily from now until June, our daily NBA props will go live each afternoon in the UK. We aim to have our best NBA prop bet for tonight’s playoff games live well before the action tips off.
Underrated NBA playoff prop markets
The most popular NBA prop bets tend to be based around points + rebounds + assists (PRA). However, betting markets for player stats extend far beyond that. Throughout the NBA playoffs, you’ll find prop lines on other markets like threes made, steals, blocks and even turnovers.
NBA playoff betting tips
We have an in-depth NBA playoffs preview, complete with our best bets from the first round to the NBA finals.
NBA Prop Betting Tips for the Playoffs
There’s little doubt that the game changes from the regular season to the playoffs, which is something to consider for your NBA playoff prop picks. Teams shorten their rotations, cutting opportunities for players further down the roster. Stars have the ball in their hands much more, while the prospect of a seven-game series opens up an opportunity to bet focused on matchups between the two teams.
We’ll be keeping an eye on the latest NBA playoff player prop trends through our daily best bets.
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