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NBA Playoffs player props today: Sunday's best props include Cade Cunningham [5/3/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get NBA player props today with projections for Sunday's games.
Dimers' NBA props are live for May 03, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Cade Cunningham, Brandon Ingram and Paolo Banchero.
Our NBA player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Raptors vs. Cavaliers and Magic vs. Pistons, to surface the best NBA player prop bets across the market.
List of NBA prop picks for Sunday's playoffs, 5/3
Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten NBA player props for May 3, ranked by probability.
Cade Cunningham over 8.5 assists (-118)
- Edge: 6.0%
- Probability: 60.1%
- Projection: 10.3
- Game: Magic vs. Pistons (3:30PM ET)
Our model has found value on Detroit's Cade Cunningham over 8.5 assists. A probability of 60.1% gives this play an edge of 6.0% at -118 odds.
Brandon Ingram over 15.5 points scored (+100)
- Edge: 6.5%
- Probability: 56.5%
- Projection: 18.6
- Game: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET)
Brandon Ingram’s points scored prop shows a 6.5% edge at +100 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 18.6 points scored on the over 15.5 line.
Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists (+102)
- Edge: 5.4%
- Probability: 54.9%
- Projection: 6.4
- Game: Magic vs. Pistons (3:30PM ET)
The data highlights value on Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists, with simulations showing a 54.9% probability and a 5.4% edge at +102.
Jalen Duren over 13.5 points scored (+105)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 54.4%
- Projection: 15.6
- Game: Magic vs. Pistons (3:30PM ET)
Our model projects Jalen Duren to record 15.6 points scored today, creating an edge of 5.6% on the over 13.5 line at +105 odds.
Donovan Mitchell over 4.5 assists (+122)
- Edge: 8.2%
- Probability: 53.2%
- Projection: 5.1
- Game: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Donovan Mitchell over 4.5 assists for Cleveland, showing an edge of 8.2% at +122 odds.
Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks (+125)
- Edge: 7.0%
- Probability: 51.4%
- Projection: 1.7
- Game: Magic vs. Pistons (3:30PM ET)
Ausar Thompson’s blocks prop shows an edge of 7.0% at +125 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 1.7 today.
James Harden over 21.5 points scored (+120)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 51.2%
- Projection: 22.0
- Game: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET)
Our model projects James Harden for 22.0 points scored for Cleveland, creating an edge of 5.8% on over 21.5 at +120 odds.
Max Strus over 10.5 points scored (+135)
- Edge: 6.3%
- Probability: 48.9%
- Projection: 10.0
- Game: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET)
Our expert modelling projects Max Strus for 10.0 points scored, creating value on the over 10.5 line at +135 odds and a 6.3% edge.
Jalen Suggs over 4.5 rebounds (+140)
- Edge: 7.0%
- Probability: 48.7%
- Projection: 4.2
- Game: Magic vs. Pistons (3:30PM ET)
A 7.0% edge on the over 10.5 rebounds line makes Jalen Suggs a value play in Magic vs. Pistons, with our model projecting him for 4.2 rebounds at +140 odds.
James Harden over 7.5 assists (+135)
- Edge: 6.0%
- Probability: 48.6%
- Projection: 7.2
- Game: Raptors vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET)
Simulations project James Harden for 7.2 assists here, creating a 6.0% edge on the over 7.5 line at +135 odds.
NBA player prop summary: Sunday, May 3, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:24AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic vs. Pistons | Cade Cunningham over 8.5 assists | -118 @ FanDuel | 6.0% | 60.1% |
| Raptors vs. Cavaliers | Brandon Ingram over 15.5 points scored | +100 @ fanatics | 6.5% | 56.5% |
| Magic vs. Pistons | Paolo Banchero over 5.5 assists | +102 @ DraftKings | 5.6% | 54.4% |
| Magic vs. Pistons | Jalen Duren over 13.5 points scored | +105 @ fanatics | 5.6% | 54.4% |
| Raptors vs. Cavaliers | Donovan Mitchell over 4.5 assists | +122 @ FanDuel | 8.2% | 53.2% |
| Magic vs. Pistons | Ausar Thompson over 1.5 blocks | +125 @ DraftKings | 7.0% | 51.4% |
| Raptors vs. Cavaliers | James Harden over 21.5 points scored | +120 @ fanatics | 5.8% | 51.2% |
| Raptors vs. Cavaliers | Max Strus over 10.5 points scored | +135 @ fanatics | 6.3% | 48.9% |
| Magic vs. Pistons | Jalen Suggs over 10.5 rebounds | +140 @ fanatics | 7.0% | 48.7% |
| Raptors vs. Cavaliers | James Harden over 7.5 assists | +135 @ fanatics | 6.0% | 48.6% |
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Conclusion
For May 3, 2026, our NBA prop bets feature players such as Cade Cunningham, Brandon Ingram and Paolo Banchero. 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 promotes responsible gambling.
Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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