James Harden Points - Player Prop Bet 5/17/2026

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James Harden

G · Cleveland Cavaliers

Points

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers · May 17, 2026

Updated May 17, 2026 8:08 PM EST

Analysis

James Harden Points Prop is currently Over/Under 18.5 (-112/+108).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 18.5 @ -110 before it was bet up to 18.5 @ -112.

Key Factors

Favors Over

The matchup against the Detroit Pistons is a positive one; they have allowed the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (21.2).
The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).
The matchup against the Detroit Pistons is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted an enormous 5.0 foul shots per game this year (4th-most in the NBA).

Favors Under

In regard to shots from downtown, the Cleveland Cavaliers's lackluster 30.1% rate of drained threes away from home rates 3rd-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The most sluggish pace visiting offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cavaliers.
The Pistons have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which should lead to fewer plays for the Cavaliers.