New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks (Mikal Bridges Key Factor): Odds Analysis & Top Props

As the New York Knicks prepare to face the Washington Wizards, Mohamed Diawara's rebounding numbers invite a closer look-specifically, the under on 2.5 boards. Despite averaging 2.8 rebounds over his last five games, the home splits tell a different story; he's managed just 1.6 rebounds at Madison Square Garden. Even more striking is his performance against the Wizards, where he's averaged a mere 0.5 boards in their recent encounters, and at home, he hasn't recorded a single rebound against them. With the Knicks' rotation and the presence of other strong rebounders, Diawara's chances to hit the over diminish further. Given these trends, combined with a solid hit rate of just two out of three in his last outings, it's reasonable to expect him to fall short of that 2.5 threshold once again.

Will Riley (Washington Wizards) Under 1.5 Threes Made (-125)

As the Knicks prepare to take on the Wizards, all eyes should be on Will Riley's three-point shooting, and for good reason. Despite his recent success, there's a compelling case for betting the under on his made threes at 1.5. While he's hit 2 threes per game over his last five outings, a closer look reveals a troubling trend when he's on the road-averaging just 1.6 overall away from home and a mere 1 against the Wizards specifically. In fact, he hasn't even made a three during his last visit to Washington. The numbers don't lie: with an impressive 13 of his last 19 games seeing him go under this line, and a solid 3 of 4 away games hitting below the mark, it seems the odds favor a quieter performance for Riley. Bet the under; it's a shrewd play backed by the stats.