NBA Playoffs player props today: Friday's best props include Cade Cunningham [5/1/2026]

Cade Cunningham over 9.5 assists (+112)

• Edge: 9.3%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Projection: 10.6
• Game: Pistons vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Detroit's Cade Cunningham over 9.5 assists. A probability of 56.5% gives this play an edge of 9.3% at +112 odds.

Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists (+114)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 53.7%
• Projection: 6.2
• Game: Pistons vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Paolo Banchero’s assists prop shows a 7.0% edge at +114 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 6.2 assists on the over 5.5 line.

Alperen Sengun over 7.5 assists (+190)

• Edge: 19.1%
• Probability: 53.6%
• Projection: 8.1
• Game: Lakers vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Alperen Sengun over 7.5 assists, with simulations showing a 53.6% probability and a 19.1% edge at +190.

Jalen Duren over 14.5 points scored (+125)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 53.0%
• Projection: 15.9
• Game: Pistons vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects Jalen Duren to put up 15.9 points scored today, creating an edge of 8.6% on the over 14.5 line at +125 odds.

Duncan Robinson over 11.5 points scored (+130)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 52.4%
• Projection: 12.6
• Game: Pistons vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Duncan Robinson over 11.5 points scored for Detroit, showing an edge of 8.9% at +130 odds.

Ausar Thompson over 10.5 points scored (+140)

• Edge: 9.9%
• Probability: 51.6%
• Projection: 11.2
• Game: Pistons vs. Magic (7:00PM ET)

Ausar Thompson’s points scored prop shows an edge of 9.9% at +140 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 11.2 today.

Amen Thompson over 6.5 assists (+140)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 50.1%
• Projection: 6.5
• Game: Lakers vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET)

Our model projects Amen Thompson for 6.5 assists for Houston, creating an edge of 8.5% on over 6.5 at +140 odds.

RJ Barrett over 6.5 rebounds (+125)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 49.6%
• Projection: 6.4
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects RJ Barrett for 6.4 rebounds, creating value on the over 6.5 line at +125 odds and a 5.1% edge.

Donovan Mitchell over 5.5 assists (+160)

• Edge: 10.3%
• Probability: 48.7%
• Projection: 5.2
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET)

A 10.3% edge on the over 6.5 assists line makes Donovan Mitchell a value play in Cavaliers vs. Raptors, with our model projecting him for 5.2 assists at +160 odds.

Scottie Barnes over 1.5 blocks (+130)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 48.6%
• Projection: 1.3
• Game: Cavaliers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET)

Simulations project Scottie Barnes for 1.3 blocks here, creating a 5.1% edge on the over 1.5 line at +130 odds.

NBA player prop summary: Friday, May 1, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 3:53AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pistons vs. Magic	Cade Cunningham over 9.5 assists	+112 @ bet_rivers_in	9.3%	56.5%
Pistons vs. Magic	Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists	+114 @ bet_rivers_in	7.0%	53.7%
Lakers vs. Rockets	Alperen Sengun over 7.5 assists	+190 @ fanatics	8.6%	53.0%
Pistons vs. Magic	Jalen Duren over 14.5 points scored	+125 @ fanatics	8.6%	53.0%
Pistons vs. Magic	Duncan Robinson over 11.5 points scored	+130 @ fanatics	8.9%	52.4%
Pistons vs. Magic	Ausar Thompson over 10.5 points scored	+140 @ fanatics	9.9%	51.6%
Lakers vs. Rockets	Amen Thompson over 6.5 assists	+140 @ fanatics	8.5%	50.1%
Cavaliers vs. Raptors	RJ Barrett over 6.5 rebounds	+125 @ fanatics	5.1%	49.6%
Cavaliers vs. Raptors	Donovan Mitchell over 6.5 assists	+160 @ fanatics	10.3%	48.7%
Cavaliers vs. Raptors	Scottie Barnes over 1.5 blocks	+130 @ BetMGM	5.1%	48.6%

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Conclusion

For May 1, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Cade Cunningham, Paolo Banchero and Alperen Sengun. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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