Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game May 24, 2026
OKC
@
SA
Sun, May 24 • 8:00 PM ET
o218.5 (-110)
After a slower start to the series, the pace has picked up dramatically, resulting in Games 2 and 3 finishing with 235 and 231 combined points. San Antonio loves to play fast, but that style has worked perfectly for Oklahoma City as well with the Thunder exploding offensively in back-to-back games. The Spurs have now hit the Over in eight straight playoff games, while OKC continues to lead all postseason teams in both scoring and offensive rating.
OKC (+110)
The disparity in bench numbers has been jarring, as OKC has gotten 61 points and 121.6 minutes per game from its reserves compared to just 21.3 points and 60.4 minutes for San Antonio. Wembanyama has averaged 41.7 minutes, but giving him a break isn’t viable. The Spurs are +21 with him on the floor and -38 when he’s on the bench. With Harper and Fox nursing injuries and Wemby forced into big minutes, fatigue will be critical. I priced this line at -140, so I’m thrilled to get it early at +110.
NY
@
CLE
Mon, May 25 • 8:00 PM ET
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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