FanDuel Research Backs 2 NBA Props for Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5

9 articles · Updated · FanDuel Research · May 13

FanDuel Research highlighted two Game 5 player props: Cade Cunningham over 5.5 first-quarter points and Donovan Mitchell under 27.5 points.
Cunningham's over call leans on a bounce-back spot after a 19-point Game 4 and his recent 8-9 first-quarter minutes, with FanDuel arguing Detroit's star should attack early in a crucial game.
Mitchell's under comes despite scoring 31, 35 and 43 points in his last three games, including 39 in the second half of Game 4.
The case against Mitchell centers on expected shooting regression from his recent 50.0% clip and a likely Pistons defensive adjustment to force other Cavaliers to score.
The article notes prop lines can move during the day and frames the picks as research-based guidance rather than guaranteed betting outcomes.

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