Another day of NBA betting has arrived, and we’re here to provide you with our top picks for Thursday’s NBA basketball matchups. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has run thousands of simulations on each game today, selecting our best player props and bets for Thursday, May 7, 2026.
PLAYER PROPS
1. AUSAR THOMPSON OVER 3.5 TOTAL ASSISTS (+106)
Odds: +106
Probability: 54.6%
Projection: 4.3
Edge: 6.1%
Game: Cavaliers vs Pistons (7PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day. Taking us all the way to Detroit, where we’re locked in on the Cavaliers vs Pistons matchup. In this game, our betting bot has its eyes set on Ausar Thompson Over 3.5 Total Assists. Throughout his last 5 matchups in the postseason, Thompson has been able to exceed this particular number in 4/5 of his most recent matchups showing 5/4/6/6/1 assists made in each. Our model is projecting Thompson to finish tonight’s game with a total of 4.3 assists made. Our model predicts that Thompson will be forced to move the ball, leading to him exceeding this line tonight.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Ausar Thompson Over 3.5 Total Assists with +106 odds and a 6.1% edge, making this our best bet of the day.
2. RUI HACHIMURA OVER 14.5 POINTS SCORED (+130)
Odds: +130
Probability: 48.6%
Projection: 13.9
Edge: 5.1%
Game: Lakers vs Thunder (9:30PM EST)
The next best bet that our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes place in the Lakers vs Thunder game, focusing in on Rui Hachimura Over 14.5 Points Scored. So far this postseason, Hachimura has been able to average a total of 16.1 PTS per game. Throughout Hachimura’s last 5 games, he’s been able to exceed this line 3/5 times, showing 18/21/12/13/22 points made in each game. With Hachimura exceeding three of his most recent games, our model is predicting him to finish tonight’s game with a total of 13.9 points made. Our model believes that this is a solid wager to have for tonight’s NBA slate due to him exceeding this particular number in past matchups.
Our model highly recommends wagering on Rui Hachimura Over 14.5 Points Scored, with +130 odds and a 5.1% edge.
3. ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN OVER 9.5 TOTAL REBOUNDS (+155)
Odds: +155
Probability: 45.9%
Projection: 8.8
Edge: 6.7%
Game: Lakers vs Thunder (9:30PM EST)
According to our model, the final best player prop bet for the NBA tonight features Isaiah Hartenstein in the Lakers vs Thunder showdown. Our betting bot has found value in Isaiah Hartenstein Over 9.5 Total Rebounds. Tonight marks the second time that these teams face-off in a head-to-head matchup. Hartenstein has been able to exceed this particular number in 2/5 of his most recent matchups, showing 9/12/3/10/8 rebounds made in each, falling one short from covering in his most recent matchup. Our model suspects Hartenstein will be crashing glass, grabbing any loose ball that comes his way. Our model predicts Hartenstein will exceed his rebound line tonight, with it projecting a total of 8.8 rebounds made.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot highly recommends wagering on Isaiah Hartenstein Over 9.5 Total Rebound, with a detected edge of 6.7% and +155 odds.
BEST BETS
1. PISTONS -3.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 54.3%
Edge: 5.3%
Game: Cavaliers vs Pistons (9:30PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Cavaliers vs Pistons game. In this matchup, our model has determined that Pistons -3.5 is a solid wager. Tonight marks the second time these two teams go head-to-head, with the record being 1-0 in the Pistons favor. Throughout the Pistons last 5 matchups, they’ve been able to cover this particular number in 4/5 matchups. Our model predicts that with the Pistons being at home, they should have enough of an edge to continue covering tonight’s number. Our model is predicting the Pistons to finish tonight’s game while covering tonight’s spread, putting the series 2-0 in the Pistons favor.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Pistons -3.5. With -110 odds and a 5.3% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. THUNDER -15.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 53.9%
Edge: 4.3%
Game: Lakers vs Thunder (9:30PM EST)
Lastly, we’re looking at the Lakers vs Thunder matchup where we’ve found some value. In this game, our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Thunder -15.5, coming in at -110 odds. The Thunder have been able to cover this number against the Lakers in 1/1 of the games they’ve played head-to-head. In their first matchup, the Thunder were able to cover this particular number by 18 point differential. Our model suspects that with Doncic listed as out along with Kennard and Vanderbilt listed as GTD, the Thunder will take advantage of these injuries leading to points scored and for them to cover tonight’s number. Our model predicts the Thunder to take control of tonight’s game, covering tonight’s spread.
Our model recommends placing a sprinkle on Thunder -15.5 with -110 odds and a 4.3% edge.
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