NBA Player Props Today: 2 Best NBA Playoffs Prop Bets for Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 5

Victor Wembanyama Over 6.5 First Quarter Points (-118)

Victor Wembanyama Over 6.5 First Quarter Points. Wembanyama isn’t always looking to score, but when he does, he’s typically very aggressive. We backed his first-quarter points prop in Game 2, counting on Wemby being motivated and more offense-minded after a Game 1 defeat. After San Antonio’s Game 4 setback, in which Wemby was ejected in the first half, I expect a similar early burst from him. He typically spends around eight or nine minutes in the opening period, exiting briefly for a breather. In Game 2, he accounted for seven of the Spurs’ first 13 points and took four shots in the first seven minutes. Wemby’s ability to knock down threes and cash in on free throws helps him accumulate points, and given the game’s significance and how Game 4 played out, I think he’ll look to make a statement early.

Naz Reid 2+ Made Threes (-125)

2+ Made Threes. Naz Reid has been a key cog for the Minnesota Timberwolves in this series, and the Spurs have struggled to find the right matchup for him. Reid has scored at least 11 points in each of the first four games against San Antonio, and he’s connected on multiple three-pointers in three of those four games. The lone exception was Game 4, when he went 0-for-4 from deep. With Wemby getting ejected shaking up rotations and matchups, Reid’s minutes have remained solid—he’s shooting about 39.0% from three in these playoffs and has logged at least 30 minutes in each of the three tight games in this semifinal. With the shooting touch and big-minute opportunities, he should have chances to knock down at least two triples tonight.