Timberwolves vs. Spurs Player Props: NBA Playoffs Game 5 Picks

The San Antonio Spurs host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, which could determine which team will head to the Western Conference finals. This Round 2 series is tied 2-2 heading into tipoff at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Peacock.

Get my favorite Timberwolves vs. Spurs player props based on the latest NBA odds:

Timberwolves vs. Spurs Player Props: Tuesday, May 12

• Victor Wembanyama under 3.5 assists (-150)
• Naz Reid over 10.5 points (-135)

Victor Wembanyama Player Prop: Under 3.5 Assists

I’m expecting Victor Wembanyama’s player props to be a touch inflated on Tuesday after he was ejected in Game 4 for elbowing Naz Reid. Of all his markets, I prefer the under on Wembanyama’s assists in Game 5.

Wembanyama has only cleared 3.5 assists once in eight games this postseason. He’s averaging 2.1 assists on 3.8 potential dimes and 28.3 passes per game. All of those numbers are down from his passing volume in the regular season, which is why I’m willing to take the -150 vig on this under.

Best bet: Victor Wembanyama under 3.5 assists (-150)

Naz Reid Player Prop: Over 10.5 Points

As for the player who received the elbow from Wembanyama on Sunday, Reid has made the most of his matchup advantages as a quick center. He’s scored at least 11 points in three of the four games in Round 2, averaging 15.3 points in 24.5 minutes per contest.

This postseason, Reid has averaged 13.8 points per game and cleared this scoring line in five of his nine matchups. His points prop has closed as high as 11.5, which is where I’d expect this market to move before tipoff on Tuesday.

Best bet: Naz Reid over 10.5 points (-135)