Patryk Stachowiak
The Cleveland Cavaliers fell in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but Evan Mobley delivered on both ends, posting 15 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double. That performance makes him a natural target for prop bettors heading into Game 2 against the New York Knicks.
Mobley has recorded a double-double in each of his last two games. During the regular season he averaged 18.2 points and 9.0 rebounds, and his over/under for combined points and rebounds in Game 2 is set at 23.5. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players across eight-plus seasons, projects Mobley will land at 25.4 combined points and rebounds on Thursday.
Top NBA Player Prop Picks for Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2
- Evan Mobley, Cavaliers — Over 23.5 points + rebounds
- Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks — Over 4.5 assists
- Mikal Bridges, Knicks — Over 16.5 points + assists
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers: Over 23.5 Points + Rebounds
Mobley was the most consistent performer in Game 1 despite the Cavaliers‘ loss, finishing with 15 points and 14 rebounds. That gives him back-to-back double-doubles, and his regular-season averages of 18.2 points and 9.0 rebounds support the expectation that he can clear this total. The SportsLine model projects 25.4 combined points and rebounds, putting him comfortably above the 23.5 line.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks: Over 4.5 Assists
Karl-Anthony Towns has been a consistent facilitator throughout the postseason, and SportsLine expert David Bearman makes a detailed case for the over here.
“Karl-Anthony Towns has hit his assist prop in 8 straight postseason games, averaging 7.6 assists per game, with at least 5 in each. Wednesday’s Game 1 was the first game in the streak in which he ‘only’ had 5 assists, although he had 4 in the first half. During the 8-game stretch, KAT is averaging 8.3 assist chances per game, playing only 27.8 minutes a game due to blowouts and foul trouble. He averaged 6.5 assists per game in the final four games of the regular season. Going back to April 1 (16 games), KAT is averaging 6.1 assists per game.” — SportsLine expert David Bearman
With the over/under sitting at 4.5 assists, the eight-game streak and the underlying assist-chance volume give this prop a strong foundation regardless of pace or score.
Mikal Bridges, Knicks: Over 16.5 Points + Assists
Mikal Bridges posted 18 points and one assist in Game 1, continuing a stretch in which he has scored 17 or more points in five of his last six postseason appearances. His over/under for combined points and assists in Game 2 is posted at 16.5, and the SportsLine model projects him at 19.4 combined points and assists. The Knicks‘ offensive structure consistently routes possessions through Bridges in key moments, keeping his scoring floor elevated late in games.
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