James Harden Points - Player Prop Bet 5/9/2026

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James Harden

G · Cleveland Cavaliers

Points

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons · May 9, 2026

Updated May 9, 2026 3:08 PM EST

Analysis

James Harden Points Prop is currently Over/Under 19.5 (+111/-117).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 19.5 @ -106 before it was bet down to 19.5 @ -117.

Key Factors

Favors Over

The 10th-most up-tempo tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
The matchup against Detroit is a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 5.7 foul shots per game this year when the Pistons are on the road (2nd-most in the NBA).

Favors Under

The matchup vs. Detroit is a hard one for shots from the field; when the Detroit Pistons are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have compiled the 2nd-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (37.4%).
The Detroit Pistons have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Cavaliers.