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NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Wednesday, May 6
TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama aims to continue his strong performance in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs, with an over/under of 4.5 blocks. Knicks forward OG Anunoby is projected to score 22.5 points and rebounds combined, making him a key player for betting today.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama broke the NBA postseason single-game blocks record with 12 blocks.
- Wembanyama's over/under for blocks in Game 2 is 4.5.
- OG Anunoby's over/under for points + rebounds is 22.5.
- The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times.
- The model has returned over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players.
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Some of the NBA's biggest stars are set to take the floor on Wednesday, including Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who's coming off a historic performance against the Timberwolves in Game 1. Wembanyama broke the NBA postseason single-game blocks record with 12 against Minnesota, and his over/under for total blocks in Game 2 is 4.5. The SportsLine Projection Model projects he'll stay under that total, predicting he'll finish with 2.9 blocks on average, and identifies it as one of Wednesday's top NBA player props and NBA best bets today.
For Game 2 of Knicks vs. 76ers, SportsLine NBA expert is backing Knicks forward OG Anunoby to be a productive scorer and rebounder. Anunoby has scored 22 or more points in three of his past five games, and his over/under for points + rebounds is 22.5. Before locking in Wednesday's NBA prop picks and other NBA bets on betting sites like FanDuel, be sure to check out top picks from the proven computer model and team of experts at SportsLine.
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 this season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at online betting sites and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Top NBA player prop picks on Wednesday
- OG Anunoby, Knicks, Over 22.5 points + rebounds
- Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves, Under 19.5 points + rebounds
- Victor Wembanyama, Spurs, Under 4.5 blocks
OG Anunoby, Knicks, Over 22.5 points + rebounds
Q&A
What is Victor Wembanyama's over/under for blocks in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs?
Victor Wembanyama's over/under for total blocks in Game 2 is set at 4.5.
How many points has OG Anunoby scored in recent games leading up to Game 2?
OG Anunoby has scored 22 or more points in three of his past five games.
What is the SportsLine Projection Model's prediction for Wembanyama's blocks?
The SportsLine Projection Model predicts Wembanyama will finish with an average of 2.9 blocks in Game 2.
How successful has the SportsLine Projection Model been with NBA bets this season?
The model has a record of 26-9 (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season.
