NBA Playoffs Wednesday Player Props and Predictions - May 18, 2022

We're here with another night of Prop Bets thanks to our powerful NBA predictions model, with the Mavericks facing the Warriors in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

It's Wednesday May 18, 2022, and, as always, we've simulated today's NBA game 10,000 times to determine where the value lies for basketball bettors across the United States.

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NBA Player Props Wednesday May 18, 2022

Game 1: Mavericks vs. Warriors, 9:00PM ET

PICK: Jordan Poole OVER 16.5 points (-105)

Firstly, Poole has averaged 19.3 points per game these playoffs, so this number seems quite low. 

Although he's been a little off of late, the extended the break that he and the Warriors should benefit him greatly here.

Plus, even with a poor few games against the Grizz, he's still gone over this number in more than half of his postseason games.

Let's ride.

As you'll see, our NBA Prop Bets section is projecting Brown to score 22 points tonight, so he's very likely going to go over his line of 16.5.

DimersBOT Projection: 22 points

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PICK: Reggie Bullock OVER 2.5 threes (+120)

Reggie Bullock has been hot and cold all playoffs, but with plus money on offer here, it simply has to be played.

Bullock has been solid against the Warriors of late, hitting 4-12 and 4-8 threes the last two times they played.

The Dubs will likely look to put heavy pressure on Luka in Game 1, opening up opportunities for role players like Reggie to knock down some open threes.

Oh yeah, we also hit this last time he went off, with the Prop or Chop show running VERY hot right now.

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DimersBOT Projection: 3 threes

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PICK: Steph Curry OVER 5.5 assists (-115)

Taking Jordan Poole points lines up well here, with our model also liking Steph Curry assists.

Steph has topped this number in three of his last four games, and with our model projecting to go comfortably over again, we're feeling good.

The Mavs will likely put the pressure on Steph when it comes to scoring, resulting in kick outs to Poole, Wiggins and Thompson.

Let's take the PG to throw down dimes.

DimersBOT Projection: 7 assists

🏀 Projected Mavericks vs. Warriors Game 1 box score
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Game 1: Mavericks vs. Warriors Same Game Parlay

1️⃣ Poole o16.5 points
2️⃣ Bullock o2.5 threes
3️⃣ Curry o5.5 assists

⏩ Parlay Odds +703*

MORE: Wednesday's NBA Picks and Parlay

*All odds subject to change from time of publishing

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