We've made it to Round 2! The New York Knicks, who defeated the Atlanta Hawks in 6, will host the Philadelphia 76ers, who just stunned the Boston Celtics in a road Game 7.
In a game as meaningful as this one, we aren't just looking for standard lines — we’re looking for "ceiling" performances. That’s where the ladder pick comes in. If you think a player might go way over their line, you bet their standard over, then "ladder" up into alternate territories (25+, 30+, 35+) for a higher payout.
Today, I'm backing Knicks' wing Josh Hart.
Knicks vs 76ers Game 1 Player Props
- Josh Hart Over 12.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Josh Hart to Record 9+ Rebounds & 4+ Assists (+172)
- Josh Hart to Record 10+ Rebounds & 5+ Assists (+360)
Josh Hart Rebounds & Assists
Josh Hart's rebounds & assists props have the potential to be a wagon in this series.
Against the 76ers in the 2024 playoffs, Hart went over 12.5 rebounds & assists in all but one game, finishing with exactly 12.
He averaged 12.3 boards and 4.5 assists in the contest, and this was against a better rebounding (and possibly healthier?) Joel Embiid — although he did get dinged up and even dealt with Bell's palsy in the series.
This season, Hart has had 16, 20 and 16 RA vs. Philly, and the Knicks should be able to win on the glass largely due to Hart.
Hart to record 9+ boards and 4+ assists is best priced at +172 on FanDuel; to go for 10+ & 5+ is +360 on BetMGM.
Knicks vs 76ers Player Prop Ladder
- Josh Hart Over 12.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Josh Hart to Record 9+ Rebounds & 4+ Assists (+172)
- Josh Hart to Record 10+ Rebounds & 5+ Assists (+360)
