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NBA longshot parlay picks, bets, player props for Tuesday, May 5: This parlay could return almost $1.8 million
TL;DR
The NBA playoffs are heating up with a longshot parlay that could yield nearly $1.8 million. Key matchups include the Lakers vs. Thunder and Pistons vs. Cavaliers, with intriguing betting odds and player props.
Key points
- Lakers face Thunder in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs
- Thunder have a 4-0 record against Lakers this season
- Standard spread for Thunder is -15.5 at FanDuel
- Cavaliers are +3.5 against Pistons in their matchup
- SportsLine Projection Model has a 74% success rate on NBA picks
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Ever since the Lakers advanced in the 2026 NBA playoffs to face OKC in the second round, many have been circling Game 1 as a target for longshot picks within an NBA parlay. That's because the Thunder went 4-0 versus L.A. this season, with a 29.3-point average margin of victory. Thus, alternate NBA lines could be of high interest in a longshot parlay, with the standard NBA spread being OKC (-15.5) at FanDuel Sportsbook. Also in play for a Tuesday NBA parlay is Pistons vs. Cavaliers (+3.5), as each of their last three meetings have been decided by 4 points or fewer.
Making NBA predictions on the Cavs winning by 1-5 points has +390 NBA odds, while Detroit prevailing by that same margin returns +360. Player props such as predicting who will be a game's statistical leader are also popular plus-money NBA bets that could factor into a Tuesday basketball parlay. Before locking in any Tuesday NBA picks or forming a longshot parlay, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 26-9 roll (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks dating back to last season. Anyone following its advice at and on could have seen huge returns.
Q&A
What are the betting odds for the Lakers vs. Thunder game on May 5, 2026?
The Thunder are favored with a standard spread of -15.5 against the Lakers.
How have the Thunder performed against the Lakers this season?
The Thunder went 4-0 against the Lakers this season, with an average margin of victory of 29.3 points.
What are the odds for the Pistons vs. Cavaliers game on May 5, 2026?
The Cavaliers are +3.5 against the Pistons, with recent meetings being closely contested.
How does the SportsLine Projection Model perform on NBA picks?
The model has returned over $10,000 in profit for $100 players, boasting a 74% success rate on top-rated NBA spread picks.
