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NBA Playoffs experts release player prop picks for Game 6

SportsLine analysts have published three recommended player prop bets ahead of Thursday's NBA Playoffs game. The selections focus on rebound and assist totals as well as points scored.

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SportsLine's team of experts released three NBA player prop recommendations for Thursday's NBA Playoffs contest scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. One selection targets a Spurs guard whose over/under for rebounds plus assists is listed at 9.5. The same guard has recorded at least 12 combined rebounds and assists in each of the past three games.

Rebound and assist total A second pick centers on a Thunder player whose points over/under stands at 7.5. That player has scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances and is expected to receive extended minutes.

Additional rebound prop The third recommendation involves a Spurs player whose rebounding line is set at 3.5. The player has surpassed the line in 11 of 15 full playoff games this postseason. SportsLine NBA expert Mike Barner is on a 138-97 run with his NBA picks, while expert Larry Hartstein holds an 88-58 record on player props.

Key Facts

Rebounds + assists line
listed at 9.5 for one Spurs guard
Points line
set at 7.5 for one Thunder player
Rebound line
listed at 3.5 for one Spurs player

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Thursday 8:30 p.m. ET

    NBA Playoffs Game 6 is scheduled to begin.

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  2. Past three games

    A Spurs guard has recorded at least 12 combined rebounds and assists each game.

    1 sourceCBS Sports

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Bettors using the published lines may adjust wagers on the three props.

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PublishedMay 28, 2026, 3:17 PM
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