NBA Playoffs player props today: Saturday's best props include Alperen Sengun [5/1/2026]

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Get NBA player props today with projections for Friday's games.

NBA Prop Bets.
NBA prop bets for May 1, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Saturday's basketball games.

Dimers' NBA props are live for May 02, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Alperen Sengun, Duncan Robinson and Ausar Thompson.

Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Lakers vs. Rockets and Pistons vs. Magic, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.

List of NBA prop bets for Saturday's playoffs, 5/1

Sourced from 45+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for May 1, ranked by probability.

Alperen Sengun over 7.5 assists (+200)

Our model has flagged value on Houston's Alperen Sengun over 7.5 assists. A probability of 52.3% gives this play an edge of 19.0% at +200 odds.

 

Duncan Robinson over 11.5 points scored (+125)

Duncan Robinson’s points scored prop shows a 7.8% edge at +125 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 12.5 points scored on the over 11.5 line.

 

Ausar Thompson over 10.5 points scored (+120)

The data highlights value on Ausar Thompson over 10.5 points scored, with simulations showing a 51.9% probability and a 6.5% edge at +120.

 

Luke Kennard over 9.5 points scored (+130)

Our model projects Luke Kennard to record 10.3 points scored today, creating an edge of 8.2% on the over 9.5 line at +130 odds.

 

Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks (+136)

Simulations indicate value on Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks for Detroit, showing an edge of 8.2% at +136 odds.

 

Amen Thompson over 6.5 assists (+140)

Amen Thompson’s assists prop shows an edge of 7.6% at +140 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 6.4 today.

 

Anthony Black over 1.5 steals (+129)

Our model projects Anthony Black for 1.4 steals for Orlando, creating an edge of 5.3% on over 1.5 at +129 odds.

 

Cade Cunningham over 6.5 rebounds (+130)

Our expert modelling projects Cade Cunningham for 6.3 rebounds, creating value on the over 6.5 line at +130 odds and a 5.3% edge.

 

Scottie Barnes over 1.5 blocks (+130)

A 5.2% edge on the over 6.5 blocks line makes Scottie Barnes a value play in Cavaliers vs. Raptors, with our model projecting him for 1.3 blocks at +130 odds.

 

Ausar Thompson over 8.5 rebounds (+155)

Simulations project Ausar Thompson for 8.1 rebounds here, creating a 8.9% edge on the over 8.5 line at +155 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 12:02AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Probability
Lakers vs. Rockets Alperen Sengun over 7.5 assists +200 @ fanatics 19.0% 52.3%
Pistons vs. Magic Duncan Robinson over 11.5 points scored +125 @ fanatics 7.8% 52.3%
Pistons vs. Magic Ausar Thompson over 10.5 points scored +120 @ fanatics 8.2% 51.7%
Lakers vs. Rockets Luke Kennard over 9.5 points scored +130 @ fanatics 8.2% 51.7%
Pistons vs. Magic Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks +136 @ DraftKings 8.2% 50.6%
Lakers vs. Rockets Amen Thompson over 6.5 assists +140 @ fanatics 7.6% 49.3%
Pistons vs. Magic Anthony Black over 1.5 steals +129 @ DraftKings 5.3% 48.9%
Pistons vs. Magic Cade Cunningham over 6.5 rebounds +130 @ fanatics 5.3% 48.8%
Cavaliers vs. Raptors Scottie Barnes over 6.5 blocks +130 @ BetMGM 5.2% 48.7%
Pistons vs. Magic Ausar Thompson over 8.5 rebounds +155 @ fanatics 8.9% 48.1%
 

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Conclusion

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

Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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