The 2025 NBA Playoffs are set to continue on Sunday with two significant games. The schedule includes Game 1 of the second-round series in the Eastern Conference between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers, followed by a decisive Game 7 in the Western Conference first round featuring the Houston Rockets against the Golden State Warriors.
Betting on NBA player props provides numerous avenues to engage with the playoff action. For instance, Rockets forward Amen Thompson could be a favored pick on Sunday. Already recognized for his strong defense and increasing effectiveness around the basket, Thompson is developing into a promising player. He recently recorded eight steals across his last two outings, yet is listed at +295 odds to achieve three or more steals.
Pascal Siakam Over 2.5 assists (+104)
Siakam`s average for assists this season was 3.4 per game, aligning with his career regular-season average of 3.6 assists. While this number slightly decreases in the NBA playoffs to 3.0 assists per game, getting plus money odds for hitting three or more assists still presents a compelling value. The Pacers have had some recovery time after concluding their first-round series against the Bucks in five games. Projections indicate Siakam is expected to finish with an average of 3.9 assists.
Jalen Green Over 22.5 points + rebounds + assists (-110)
As the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Jalen Green has established himself as a scorer in the league. However, he has largely faced difficulties in his current playoff series. Excluding a remarkable 38-point performance in Game 2, Green`s averages stand at 9.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, totaling an average PRA (points + rebounds + assists) of 18.2.
Conversely, Green averaged 21.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists (29.0 PRA) during the regular season. Given how low this combined total prop has dropped, there`s perceived value in betting on a positive return to his typical production. Projections forecast Green to reach a combined total of 26.4 points, rebounds, and assists on average, rating the Over bet highly.
Stephen Curry Under 26.5 points (-106)
This Game 7 contest sends Stephen Curry and the Warriors back to Houston. The future Hall-of-Famer`s scoring has been less consistent on the road recently. He scored only 13 points in a Game 5 loss in Houston and has gone Under his total points line in four of his last five road games, averaging 20.6 points during that period.
Across nine games against the Rockets this season, encompassing both regular season and playoff matchups, Curry`s scoring average is 21.7 points per game. Projections anticipate he will score an average of 24.9 points in Game 7.
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