James Harden Points - Player Prop Bet 5/5/2026

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NBA · Player Props

James Harden

G · Cleveland Cavaliers

Points

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers · May 5, 2026

Updated May 5, 2026 7:08 PM EST

Analysis

James Harden Points Prop is currently Over/Under 18.5 (-107/-108).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 18.5 @ -104 before it was bet down to 18.5 @ -108.

Key Factors

Favors Over

The Cavaliers have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists).
This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 5.0 free throws per game (4th-most in the league) against the Detroit Pistons, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Favors Under

This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 41.4% on field goal attempts (3rd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Pistons, marking this as a hard matchup.
The Pistons have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers.