The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and Thursday night brings crucial Game 5 matchups that could send two teams packing. If you're looking to add some extra excitement to the action, our data-driven model has identified three standout player prop bets worth your attention.

First up is Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, who has been a spark plug off the bench this postseason. Averaging 15 points per game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Pritchard exploded for 32 points in Boston's Game 4 victory on the road. With the Celtics looking to close out the series, the model projects Pritchard to exceed his points total of 13.5, finishing with an estimated 14.9 points. This makes him a strong candidate for your NBA prop picks today.

Meanwhile, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is primed for a rebound-heavy performance against the Atlanta Hawks. Robinson averaged 8.8 boards per game during the regular season, ranking 13th in the league, and has pulled down at least six rebounds in three of his last four meetings with Atlanta. With the Knicks aiming to finish off the Hawks at 7 p.m. ET, the model predicts Robinson will grab 7.8 rebounds, easily clearing his over/under of 5.5.

These picks come from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times. Over the past eight-plus seasons, it has generated over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA selections. This season alone, the model is on a hot 25-9 roll (74%) on top-rated spread picks during the playoffs.

Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just looking to add some stakes to the game, these player props offer a data-backed way to get in on the action. So grab your favorite team gear, settle in for Thursday night's playoff battles, and keep an eye on Pritchard and Robinson to deliver the goods.