Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game May 24, 2026
OKC
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SA
Sun, May 24 • 8:00 PM ET
Cason Wallace o11.5 Points and Rebounds (-120)
The Thunder’s depth shone through in Game 3, and they’ll need to shuffle those cards again here with Ajay Mitchell out and Jalen Williams still questionable. That should mean even more minutes for Cason Wallace, and he’s cashed this prop in all three games of this series, as well as two of the final three contests against the Los Angeles Lakers in the previous round.
San Antonio is going to load up all the minutes Castle can handle, and I expect a better shooting night here after his 1-for-8 dud on Friday, even if he doesn’t hit the heights of his 25-8-5 Game 2 stat line. Castle has nailed this combo Over in three of his last four outings in these playoffs, and his connection with Victor Wembanyama is always a ticket to a few easy assists.
NY
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CLE
Mon, May 25 • 8:00 PM ET
NY -2.0 (-110)
The Knicks can attack in a variety of ways, as all five starters are averaging 14+ points.
Cleveland has struggled to move the ball effectively, and New York’s size and rebounding depth have largely neutralized the Cavs’ double-big advantage of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
I expect a comfortable victory, and I’ll bet this line up to 4.5, making it a strong wager at -2.
Game 1 totaled 219 points, but it took overtime to get there, and Game 2 went Under. This series has been dominated by New York’s stifling defense, and I don’t expect many points from the struggling Cavs. I like this line at 217, but I’ll bet it down to 215.5.
Mikal Bridges has averaged 26.1 PRA across his last eight games, clearing this combo line seven times. Cleveland’s lackluster defense won’t offer much resistance, particularly in transition as he scores and facilitates. I expected this line to be priced at 23.5, making it a solid value play.
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