The 2026 NBA Playoffs heat up Monday with two must-watch matchups—the Philadelphia 76ers face the New York Knicks at 8 p.m. ET, followed by a Western Conference showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET. With superstars like Jalen Brunson, Joel Embiid, Victor Wembanyama, and De'Aaron Fox leading the charge, there's no shortage of star power for NBA prop bets. But as any savvy bettor knows, finding value is the real game-winner.

Take De'Aaron Fox, for example. The Spurs guard lit up the first round against the Trail Blazers, averaging 20.2 points per game. Now, his over/under for total points in Game 1 against Minnesota sits at just 17.5. According to the SportsLine Projection Model, Fox is primed to exceed that mark—projecting a 21-point finish. That's the kind of edge that turns a good bet into a great one.

Meanwhile, Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is drawing attention for his playmaking. After averaging 6.0 assists against the Hawks in the first round—including two triple-doubles—Towns has his over/under for total assists set at 3.5 against the Sixers. "He has averaged 6.2 assists over his last 10 games," notes SportsLine NBA expert Mike Barner. "If he avoids foul trouble guarding Joel Embiid, he could blow past this over."

Another name to watch is OG Anunoby. The Knicks forward has grabbed at least eight rebounds and dished one assist in five of his last six games. "This series is going to be more physical in the paint," says SportsLine expert Bob Konarski. "Anunoby could find success there."

The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, has been on fire this season—returning over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks. Entering the second round, the model is riding a scorching 26-9 roll (74%) on spread picks. Whether you're tracking player props or looking for the best bets of the night, Monday's slate offers plenty of opportunities to cash in.