Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks) Over 11.5 Points (-141)

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As the New York Knicks prepare to host the New Orleans Pelicans, Mikal Bridges stands out as a prime candidate for a points prop bet over 11.5. Playing at Madison Square Garden, Bridges has feasted on home court advantage, averaging 14.2 points in his last five games at home. More impressively, he has historically lit up the Pelicans, dropping a sizzling 23.8 points per game against them when playing at home. While his recent average sits at 10.2, those numbers can be deceiving; in the last five matchups against New Orleans, he's elevated his game to score an average of 16.6. Given the Knicks' need for offensive firepower and Bridges' capability to step up in crucial moments, it feels like a perfect storm for him to exceed the 11.5 mark. With a favorable model edge at 23.5%, this bet has the potential to pay off handsomely.

Jeremiah Fears (New Orleans Pelicans) Over 9.5 Points + Rebounds (-156)

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As we gear up for the Knicks versus Pelicans matchup, keep a close eye on Jeremiah Fears, particularly for the Over on his combined points and rebounds at 9.5. Fears has been on a tear lately, hitting this mark in 4 of his last 5 games. When you look at his away performance over the last 20, he's found success 15 times, showcasing a strong ability to step up in hostile environments.What really stands out is his expected stat value of 15.34, which significantly eclipses our target line. This indicates he's not just meeting the threshold but exceeding it by a comfortable margin. Plus, with the Pelicans struggling defensively, it sets the stage perfectly for Fears to capitalize. Given these factors and his recent form, betting on him to go Over 9.5 feels like a savvy play.

Dejounte Murray (New Orleans Pelicans) Over 19.5 Points + Rebounds (-179)

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As the New Orleans Pelicans gear up to face the New York Knicks, all eyes should be on Dejounte Murray, particularly for his combined points and rebounds prop set at 19.5. Murray has been on fire lately, averaging 22 points and 5 rebounds over his last five games, with his away performances showing even more promise-he's hitting nearly 20 points and securing over 6 boards. Against the Knicks, he's managed a solid 18.6 points per game in their last encounters, and his recent hit rate is staggering, with 8 out of his last 9 games clearing the mark. With the Pelicans feeling the urgency of a postseason push, expect Murray to step up. He's not just performing; he's thriving in high-pressure situations, making the over a compelling play for this matchup.

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