2025 NBA Playoffs: Best Player Prop Bets Today (May 6)

The NBA Playoffs are well underway, and the second round is upon us. The Golden State Warriors eked out a series win in Round 1, setting up a second-round clash versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Indiana Pacers took a 1-0 series lead versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Game 2 going down on Tuesday night.

We’ve got you covered for betting purposes, highlighting our favorite props from both contests!

Note: All odds and lines are courtesy of bet365 and are subject to change after the publication of this article.

Darius Garland to Record 20+ Points (+100)

At the end of the regular season, the Cavs were the top-ranked offense in the NBA. They led the league in points per game and offensive efficiency, characteristics that were absent from their Game 1 loss. We expect them to deliver a more robust offensive performance on Tuesday night.

While Darius Garland is officially listed as questionable with a toe injury, he went through a light practice on Monday, which is a promising sign that he will suit up in Game 2. If he does, we expect him to pick up where he left off before the injury.

Dating back to the end of the regular season, Garland has been a menace. Over his last four games, the Cavs’ guard averages 25.5 points per game on 55.4% shooting. Moreover, he’s averaging 16.3 shot attempts per game over that stretch, while playing north of 30 minutes in each contest.

Keep an eye on Garland’s playing status on Tuesday, but if he’s in the lineup, we expect him to produce. Reaching 20 points has been nothing more than a formality. At plus-money, it’s worth betting he reaches that plateau versus the Pacers.

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Brandin Podziemski 3+ Made Three-Pointers (+175)

This isn’t your Warriors team of old. Golden State’s star players are getting a little long in the tooth, necessitating a shift to defense-first basketball. Thankfully, a new sharpshooter is emerging to take up the offensive mantle.

Brandin Podziemski has cemented his position in the starting lineup. The Warriors guard started all but one game in the opening round, playing north of 33 minutes in four of seven. Predictably, his shooting metrics have increased with his newfound responsibilities.

Across that seven-game sample, Podziemski averaged 6.3 three-point attempts per game. But despite his increased shooting frequency, we saw a decrease in his scoring as the series dragged on. The second-year pro made just 3-of-13 three-pointers over the series’ final two games.

While riding an unflattering trend, Podziemski is a natural progression candidate in Game 1 versus the T-Wolves. He’s operating well below his 37.2% three-point shooting percentage, and Minnesota has seen a decrease in its defensive efficiency, particularly against the three-ball. On that basis, we’re taking a shot with Podziemski, betting him to eclipse three three-pointers in Game 1.

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2025 NBA Playoffs: Best Player Prop Bets Today (May 6)