Maxey and Randle Shine in Key NBA Player Prop Picks for May 8 Playoff Showdown

Maxey and Randle Shine in Key NBA Player Prop Picks for May 8 Playoff Showdown

The Philadelphia 76ers face a critical moment in their playoff journey, currently down 2-0 against the New York Knicks. Despite the team's struggles, guard Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a standout player. In the recent Game 2 loss, Maxey scored 26 points and is projected to be a key player for NBA prop picks this Friday. His over/under for total points in Game 3 is set at 24.5, and the SportsLine Projection Model anticipates he will surpass this threshold, predicting an average of 25.7 points. In addition to Maxey, the model highlights Julius Randle of the Minnesota Timberwolves as a significant contributor in rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs. Randle has already collected 15 rebounds in the first two games of the series, with an over/under of 6.5 rebounds for Game 3. The model forecasts he will achieve around 7.4 rebounds, showcasing his ability to excel in this area. Anthony Edwards, also from the Timberwolves, is projected to struggle, with an under of 4.5 assists. Edwards, who is managing a knee injury from the first round against the Denver Nuggets, has averaged only 1.5 assists per game against the Spurs and is expected to finish with around 3.1 assists. Top NBA Player Prop Picks for May 8: Tyrese Maxey, 76ers: Over 24.5 points Julius Randle, Timberwolves: Over 6.5 rebounds Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: Under 4.5 assists The SportsLine Projection Model has proven successful, returning over $10,000 in betting profit on its top-rated picks over the past eight-plus seasons, entering the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a 26-9 roll (74%) for top-rated NBA spread picks this season.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-08