NBA Playoffs Thursday Player Props and Predictions - May 19, 2022

One game, three props. Join us in the lab as we dissect the best player prop plays for Game 2 between the Celtics and Heat.

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NBA Player Props Thursday May 19, 2022

Game 2: Celtics vs. Heat, 8:30PM ET

PICK: Jaylen Brown OVER 23.5 points (-112)

We're expecting yet another big game from Brown in Game 2 after he chalked up 24 points in the series opener. It was a slow start for Brown on Tuesday, but he came to life in the last quarter as the Celts tried to rally. With Tatum continuing to get attention from the Heat defenders, Boston will need to rely on their second scoring option to deliver.

As you'll see, our NBA Prop Bets section is projecting Brown to score 31 points tonight, so he's going to go over his line of 23.5.

DimersBOT Projection: 31 points

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PICK: Jimmy Butler OVER 5.5 assists (-114)

Butler notched 40 points in Game 1, but with Marcus Smart expected to return from a foot injury, could Jimmy improve on the 5 assists from the series opener with more defensive pressure requiring him to dish it out a little more? He's more than capable.

DimersBOT Projection: 6 assists

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PICK: Gabe Vincent OVER 2.5 assists (-148)

Vincent has seen an increased amount of playing time in recent games, getting 27 and 28 minutes respectively in Games 5 and 6 against the Sixers, and then seeing 34 minutes of floor time in Game 1, taking advantage with 17-2-3. He should see another 30 minutes at least in Game 2 and that's important for his assist numbers - getting 3 or more in 6 of the last 7 games where he has played 20 minutes or more.

DimersBOT Projection: 3 assists

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Game 2: Celtics vs. Heat Same Game Parlay

1️⃣ Brown o23.5 points
2️⃣ Butler o5.5 assists
3️⃣ Vincent o2.5 assists

⏩ Parlay Odds +459*

MORE: Thursday's NBA Picks and Parlay

*All odds subject to change from time of publishing

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