Best NBA Player Props Today, 05/03: Can Barrett Carry the Raptors?

We’ve got a pair of games on the slate on the NBA hardwood for Sunday as the postseason’s first round draws to a close. The Western Conference semifinal matchups are set. The Timberwolves and Thunder open their series Monday night. Meanwhile, the Lakers and Spurs get underway Tuesday night in San Antonio. Entering Saturday night, the Knicks were the lone team in the Eastern Conference to punch their  ticket to the semifinals.

Let’s take a spin around the league and see what’s on tap while identifying the best NBA bets today.

NBA Schedule

• Magic @ Pistons, 3:30 pm ET (Series Tied 3-3)
• Raptors @ Cavaliers, 7:30 pm ET (Series Tied 3-3)

Best NBA Bets Today – Player Props

Collin Murray-Broyles Over 13.5 Points (-111, BetMGM)

Murray-Broyles, after a solid but unspectacular rookie season, has stepped his game up in the postseason. He averages 15.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest over 27.8 minutes per game in the series. While Jakub Poeltl is still the starter, he’s put up 6.7 points and 5.8 rebounds while playing 18.7 minutes a night. Murray-Broyles logged 40 minutes in Game 6, posting 17 points and grabbing seven rebounds. He has exceeded this total in five of the six games in this series. Look for another good outing for the rookie here.

Cade Cunningham, Pistons Over 28.5 Points (-110, BetMGM)

With the Pistons taking Games 5 and 6, one thing has become clear. Orlando is unable to contain Cunningham without Franz Wagner. As it stands, Wagner misses his third straight game here. Cunningham piled up 77 points in Games 5 and 6. He shot 50% from the floor, including seven of 12 from beyond the arc, in those two games. In addition, he was 24 of 26 at the charity stripe in that span. For Detroit to survive and advance, Cunningham needs to deliver another big game. He comes through in the clutch.

RJ Barrett, Raptors Over 22.5 Points (-125, BetMGM)

Barrett had the biggest shot of his career in Game 6 as his bouncing three-pointer in overtime forced Game 7. He hung 24 points in Friday’s contest. With Brandon Ingram highly questionable here after missing Game with a heel injury, Barrett has to step up again. He has gone over this number in four of the six games in this series. In a fifth contest, he put up 22 points. Barrett proved that he’s capable of carrying the load for the Raptors. Another 25-point night is definitely in the cards in this winner take all situation.

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Best NBA Bets Today – Sides

Pistons -8.5 (BetMGM, -110)

As we mentioned before, we’ve seen the Magic blow a 3-1 series lead to the Pistons. The Magic was in prime position to eliminate Detroit and then couldn’t hit a shot to save their lives. Detroit rallied to earn the win and now have a shot to close things out at home. Orlando isn’t the same team without Wagner and that’s changed the series. He had kept Cunningham in check in the series. With him missing, Cunningham has exploded, scoring 77 points in the last two games. Playing at home, with Cunningham leading the way, the Pistons complete the comeback with a home win.

Raptors +8.5 (Fanatics, -110)

The home team owns a perfect 6-0 mark in this series. With that said, the Raptors have covered the line in four of the six games in the set. That includes each of the last four games in the series. Toronto has been the underdog in every game so far.  We’ve seen the last three games decided by a combined 11 points. None of those contests were decided by more than five points. Cleveland has all the pressure in the world on them here. The Cavaliers should survive but expect another close game. As a result, take the points and the visitors here.

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