Last 10 games
| Defender | Games | Min | eFG% | vs Season | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 1 | 5 | 0% | -49.3% | low |
| OG Anunoby | 2 | 4 | 133% | +50.7% | low |
| Santi Aldama | 1 | 4 | 50% | +0.7% | low |
| Josh Hart | 1 | 3 | 117% |
Obi Toppin heads to Madison Square Garden where he's averaged 9.3 PPG and 3.5 RPG across 6 prior meetings with the Knicks, including a recent 9-point outing on March 13. However, his role remains constrained at 16.5 MPG this season with inconsistent scoring (8.4 PPG, 6.15 std dev). Recent form shows volatility—he dropped 17 against Sacramento but scored just 2-4 points in three of his last six games. Limited playing time (13.8 MPG last 5 games) and modest per-minute efficiency (0.4 FG%) make him a risky prop play despite the familiar opponent.
Josh Hart and OG Anunoby have allowed 13 and 10 points respectively in prior matchups against Toppin, though sample sizes are small. The Knicks' defense (110.61 rating) is league-average; no specific defensive advantage or disadvantage identified.
| Player | Prop | Line | Pick | Confidence | ML | Trend | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Obi Toppin▼ | Points | 8.5 | UNDER | 62%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 50% | 15 | ✗ |
Obi Toppin▼ | Rebounds | 4.5 | UNDER | 58%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 70% | 3 | ✓ |
Obi Toppin▼ | Assists | 1.5 | UNDER | 65%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 70% | 3 | ✗ |
Obi Toppin▼ | 3PM | 1 | OVER | 68%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 40% | 3 | ✓ |
Obi Toppin▼ | STL+BLK | 0.5 | UNDER | 72%HIGH | — | 70% | 0 | ✓ |
Obi Toppin▼ | PRA | 14.5 | UNDER | 60%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 60% | 21 | ✗ |
Obi Toppin▼ | P+A | 6 | UNDER | 61%MEDIUM | 2/2 | 40% | 18 | ✗ |
Obi Toppin▼ | P+R | 12.8 | UNDER | 59%MEDIUM | 1/2 | 50% | 18 | ✗ |
Toppin has shot 3-for-6 and 3-for-7 from three in his last two games vs NYK, indicating increased reliance on three-point volume. His last 5 average 1.6 FG3M compared to season 1.0, and he's trending up in three-point attempts. This is the most consistent scoring avenue given reduced overall volume.
| low |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 2 | 3 | 0% | -49.3% | low |
| Defender | Games | Min | PTS | FG% | eFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | 2 | 4 | 11 | 100% | 133% |
| Josh Hart | 1 | 3 | 8 | 100% | 117% |
| Mohamed Diawara | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Mitchell Robinson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Toppin's season average of 8.4 PPG with high variance (6.15 std dev) and recent minute reduction (13.8 MPG last 5) suggests the 8.5 line is fair to slightly generous. Recent games show clustering at 2-11 points; only 1 of last 6 games exceeded 9 points.
Season rebound average is 4.4 RPG but last 5 games average 3.8. While he's been strong on the road (4.71 away RPG), reduced minutes make 4.5 a slight lean UNDER, though this is a marginal call.
Toppin averages 1.6 APG for the season but only 1.2 last 5 games with declining trend. Home/away split shows strong home apg (2.3) but lower away (1.4). High variance (1.43 std dev) and recent decline favor the UNDER on 1.5.
Toppin has elevated 3-point volume recently (1.6 FG3M last 5, 1.1 last 10) and is shooting 25% from three this season. Last two games vs NYK (9 pts on 3-6 3PA, 11 pts on 3-7 3PA) show reliance on three-point shooting. OVER 1.0 is supported by recent trend.
Season stocks average 0.55 but last 5 games average 0.0 (zero steals, zero blocks). Even last 10 (0.4) and last 20 (0.8) show recent deterioration. Against NYK's modest defense (110.61 def rating), limited defensive impact expected.
Combining PPG (8.4) + RPG (4.4) + APG (1.6) = 14.4 season average. Recent form softer: last 5 PRA avg ~13.6. Minute reduction and high scoring variance make 14.5 a slight lean UNDER.
Points (8.4) + Assists (1.6) = 10.0 season. Last 5 shows 8.6 PPG + 1.2 APG = 9.8. Away games trend lower in assist production; 6.0 line is conservative but recent minute compression supports UNDER.
Points (8.4) + Rebounds (4.4) = 12.8. Last 5 avg 8.6 + 3.8 = 12.4. Recent scoring inconsistency (range 0-17 pts) and rebound dip make this a near-even call; slight lean UNDER given volatility and reduced minutes.