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
Ajay Mitchell to score 15+ points vs San Antonio Spurs at 29/20
Mitchell has been a breakout star for the defending champions, and he was promoted to the starting lineup midway through the first round, when Jalen Williams was ruled out.
Williams’ return has seen Mitchell’s points line drop, with the Belgian expected to play fewer minutes. However, he scored 23 points across the opening two games of the postseason when Williams featured.
Mitchell averaged 22.5 points per game in the Lakers series, and he has proven himself to be a great scoring option. He’ll likely soak up the minutes when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits, but he should spend time off the ball alongside SGA having averaged 29.8 minutes per game. Having scored at least 15 points in his last six games, it’s hard to see OKC turning away from his scoring in a key game, so back Mitchell to hit the 15-point mark once again.
Tuesday’s Best Bet
OG Anunoby over 17.5 points vs Cleveland Cavaliers at evens
The Cavs have shown their cards defensively in the previous two rounds, loading up on the heavyweight names of the opposition. That’s allowed the likes of RJ Barrett and Tobias Harris to have standout nights in supporting roles, and the same could happen in the Eastern Conference Finals.
OG Anunoby is averaging 21.4 PPG in the playoffs, only behind Jalen Brunson for the Knicks. He missed Games 3 and 4 in the last round with injury, but the former Toronto Raptor has had almost two weeks to recover, and it appears that he missed those two matches as a precaution, with New York in a strong position.
Anunoby has scored 18+ points in six of eight appearances in the playoffs, shooting an impressive 53% from three, while also forcing his way into the paint. He’s evolved as a scorer in his ninth NBA season, and he can pick up where he left off in his return to the side.
Winners so far
Collin Murray-Boyles over 4.5 rebounds vs Cleveland Cavaliers (7) at 23/20
Jayson Tatum over 9.5 rebounds vs Philadelphia 76ers (14) at 5/7
Jabari Smith Jr to make 3+ threes vs LA Lakers (3) at 17/10
Jalen Duren under 10.5 rebounds vs Orlando Magic (9) at 51/50
Jalen Brunson 25+ points vs Atlanta Hawks (26) at 20/31
Luke Kornet 10+ points vs Portland Trail Blazers (14) at 7/5
Dyson Daniels over 1.5 steals vs New York Knicks (2) at 5/7
Payton Pritchard 5+ Assists vs Philadelphia 76ers (5) at 6/5
Ja’Kobe Walter over 6.5 threes attempted vs Cleveland Cavaliers (7) @ 5/6
Tobias Harris over 24.5 combined points and rebounds vs the Cleveland Cavaliers (28) at 20/23
Paul George 3+ Made Threes vs New York Knicks (3) at 20/27
Tobias Harris over 24.5 combined points and rebounds vs the Cleveland Cavaliers (26) at 20/23
Mikal Bridges 1+ Steals vs Philadelphia 76ers (3) at 4/6
Luke Kornet over 0.5 blocks vs Minnesota Timberwolves (1) at 10/11
Duncan Robinson over 8.5 points vs Cleveland Cavaliers (13) at 4/5
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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