NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Cavaliers vs. Pistons, Game 5
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- Donovan Mitchell is projected to record 4.6 assists in Game 5, surpassing the 3.5‑assist over/under, after his 43‑point outburst (39 in the second half) in Game 4.
- Tobias Harris is targeted for an under on his 27.5‑point‑rebounds‑assists line, with his series averages of 19.5 points and 7.0 rebounds deemed unsustainable by SportsLine expert Alex Selesnick.
- Daniss Jenkins is recommended for an over on 2.5 assists, based on his 24‑minute per‑game bench role in the series, as noted by expert Mike Barner.
- SportsLine Projection Model simulates each NBA game 10,000 times and has generated over $10,000 profit for $100 bettors on its top NBA picks across eight seasons, currently holding a 26‑9 (74%) record on top‑rated spread picks this playoffs.
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