There are just five games of NBA action across today’s NBA late. Tipping off at 7:40 p.m. ET, the Washington Wizards will be facing the New York Knicks for the third and final time this season.
The Knicks are monstrous 21.5-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Wizards are +1400 underdogs, with the game total set at 228.5 points.
You can check out a full pick and prediction for the matchup on DraftKings Network. But this article will look at the top player prop bets for the Eastern Conference clash tonight.
Wizards vs. Knicks Best Prop Bets
Mitchell Robinson Over 8.5 Rebounds (-127)
Mitchell Robinson has continued to assert himself as a weapon on the glass for the Knicks this season. The 7-footer is averaging 5.3 points and 8.9 rebounds in just 19.5 minutes per game. Robinson is pulling in an absurd 16.4 rebounds per 36 minutes. He has tallied over 8.5 rebounds in 26 of 52 games played, including four of his last five. The 27-year-old is averaging 12.6 rebounds per game across this stretch.
Washington has struggled to rebound the basketball all season. It ranks 24th in rebounds per game, 30th in opponents’ rebounds allowed, and last in rebounding percentage (47.2%). With a loaded injury report that has several notable players sidelined, expect Robinson to grab plenty of boards.
Will Riley Over 15.5 Points (-117)
A blowout is a major concern for this matchup. New York is a 21.5-point favorite, and the Knicks won by 31 points in the previous game. However, Will Riley feels like a great balance of a player with a defined role, who will still see extended time if the game slips beyond reach.
The rookie is playing 20.2 minutes per game and averaging 8.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Across his past 15 games, Riley is averaging 14.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 32.9 minutes per game. He has scored over 15.5 points in just 11 games on the season but in six of his last 12. The Knicks’ biggest defensive weakness is their inability to defend the three-point line. New York ranks 23rd in opponents’ three-point attempts allowed and 18th in opponents’ three-point percentage. Riley is hoisting 2.9 threes per game and 4.6 across his last 15.
Riley is playing with some major confidence right now and is receiving plenty of extended run due to the injuries. He also scored 17 points in just 25 minutes in the previous matchup against the Knicks.
