NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (5/9)

by Trenton Pruitt |
May 09, 2023

It has been a thrilling postseason on the hardwood and the action will only intensify tonight as we have a pair of game fives on the slate! First, the Celtics (2-2) return home to host the 76ers and the night wraps up out west with the Suns (2-2) taking on the Nuggets.

There are plenty of different ways to bet on tonight's board, but I'm taking it to the prop sheet for my top wagers. Let's dive into my three favorite NBA player prop bets tonight!

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Tuesday's Best NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

James Harden Over 35.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-130)

The 76ers snuck by the Celtics in a 116-115 overtime affair in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, evening up the series at two games apiece. The two sides play a crucial game five tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET at the TD Garden in Boston, MA.

James Harden played an integral role in the victory on Sunday as he dropped 42 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out nine assists. It was his second game this series with at least 40 points, adding to his game one performance where he dropped 45 in Boston.

I'm taking the star guard to record at least 36 points, rebounds, and assists tonight. The formula for Philadelphia is pretty straightforward in that when Harden plays well, they win. So look for the veteran to be very involved in the game tonight as they try desperately to take a 3-2 series lead.

Kevin Durant To Record a Double-Double (+125)

The Suns bounced back with a pair of wins at home against the Nuggets as they evened up their series 2-2. The series shifts back to Denver for game five tonight, and tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET from Ball Arena.

I'm taking Durant to record a double-double on the road tonight. The Phoenix newcomer has already posted four double-doubles over nine games this season. Three have come via points and rebounds, while one was a 27-11 effort; he dished out 11 assists. Being that Chris Paul is confirmed out for game five, we have a back-door chance to see Durant add another 10+ assists.

However, it's more likely that we'll see him get there via rebounding. Durant has the following rebounds per game this series: 14, 8, 9, 11. On top of his recent success on the glass, Durant may have to pick up some of the slack considering Deandre Ayton is on Monty William's naughty list, for lack of better words. The center was benched late in game three for a lack of "mental stamina" and played just 27 minutes in game four. Look for Durant to play an elevated role in rebounding tonight as the Suns try to steal a game in Denver.

Nikola Jokic Over 53.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-125)

Keeping it in the same game, I'll go to the other side and take Nikola Jokic to amass at least 54 points, rebounds, and assists. The MVP nominee put together a herculean effort in Sunday's loss in Phoenix, scoring 53 points and dishing out 11 assists. He's also added the following points per game this series: 24, 39, 30. Jokic has cleared this number in the two most recent games of the series.

While it seems like an inflated number, I don't think it's too outlandish to say Jokic gets at least 54 points, rebounds, and assists. With how critical this game is in the series, I'm expecting him to play a major role tonight as he tries to will his team to victory.

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NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Tuesday (5/9)

Tuesday's Best NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets

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