NBA Playoff Props (May 15): Daniel Gafford Among Top Plays

The second round of the NBA‘s postseason continues tonight with a pair of Game 5 matchups. The Boston Celtics look to finish off the Cleveland Cavaliers, followed by the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder, who sit tied 2-2.

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Below is my best player prop bet for each contest, beginning with Mavs center Daniel Gafford at plus money.

Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

DAL Daniel Gafford OVER 9.5 Points (+106) @ Oklahoma City Thunder

• Gafford is coming off a ten-point performance in Monday’s Game 4 loss.
• Gafford is averaging 11.8 PPG in the series thus far.
• Gafford has scored in double figures in four of his past five games.
• Gafford has scored in double figures in five of his past six games against OKC (regular season and playoffs).

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CLE Darius Garland OVER 19.5 Points (-113) @ Boston Celtics 

• Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland tallied 30 points (12-27 FG) in Monday’s Game 4 loss, leading offensively in the absence of star teammate Donovan Mitchell (calf).
• Garland could shoulder the offensive load again, with Mitchell currently listed as questionable.
• Per rotogrinders.com, Garland boasts a team-high 28.4% usage rate with Mitchell off the floor.
• Note: If Mitchell is active, consider pivoting to the under, as Garland had scored fewer than 19 points in four straight games and eight of his past ten before Monday’s outburst.

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