Analyst · 12-21-1 on settled picks
“Monica, you think Wemby scores at least 25 points tonight. Tell me why. Yeah, this is kind of what he's done when this team needs to win. They're 7-0 when he scores 27, so that's the number I'm looking at.”
NY 105, SA 104 — Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points, clearing 25, as the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-104 in NBA Finals Game 2 (ESPN box score). (Victor Wembanyama: 29 points)
“De'Aaron Fox, 15 or more points. You're going over. As a part of adjusting that strategy, Greeny, De'Aaron Fox has to play big.”
NY 105, SA 104 — De'Aaron Fox scored 20 points, clearing the over 15 line, in the Knicks' 105-104 win over the Spurs in NBA Finals Game 2 (ESPN box score). (De'Aaron Fox: 20 points)
“And then on the other side for the Knicks, how about OG Ananobi? You have the over on five rebounds. Yeah, I just think O.J. Anobi's been playing great”
NY 105, SA 104 — OG Anunoby grabbed 4 rebounds, missing the over 5 line, in the Knicks' 105-104 win over the Spurs in NBA Finals Game 2 (ESPN box score). (OG Anunoby: 4 rebounds)
“Monica McNutt, these are all for you. We start with the Spurs. You have Wemby grabbing 13 or more rebounds. Tell me why. Yeah, the two regular season games, Greeny, he He had 26 total, so he averaged 13 versus the Knicks. I also just am really impressed with Wimby as he continues to grow, and he knows that's his role.”
NY 105-95 SA — Victor Wembanyama grabbed 12 rebounds in the Spurs' 95-105 NBA Finals Game 1 loss to New York, one board short of the stated 13+ rebounds mark (ESPN box score). (Victor Wembanyama: 12 rebounds)
“Meantime, you're going over on OG Ananobi steals at least two tonight. Let's talk about his role. Yeah, he's a guy that's just got great hands, great timing. And look, the Spurs had some issues with turning the basketball over. I know De'Aaron Fox helped to stabilize that a lot, but I do think when teams play fast, they're susceptible for getting picked. And that's OG Ananobi's specialty.”
NY 105-95 SA — OG Anunoby recorded 1 steal in the Knicks' 105-95 NBA Finals Game 1 win over San Antonio, missing the stated 2+ steals mark (ESPN box score). (OG Anunoby: 1 steal)
“And then Karl-Anthony Towns, you have the over on him tonight, 20 or more points. Yeah, as a part of the Knicks strategy, he's going to have to be aggressive”
NY 105-95 SA — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 18 points in the Knicks' 105-95 NBA Finals Game 1 win over San Antonio, falling short of the over 20 points line (ESPN box score). (Karl-Anthony Towns: 18 points)
“Steve Berline. Hitting the Mark is brought to you by DraftKings. And we're looking at tonight's game between the Knicks and Cavs with Monica. Monica, you like Jalen Brunson to have over eight assists. Why? I do, Matt Berry. He had six last game, 14 the game prior. The Cavs, if they're going to figure out a way to do this, they got to stop this guy, which means he will be in facilitator role.”
NY 130-93 CLE — Jalen Brunson recorded 5 assists in the Knicks' 130-93 East Finals Game 4 sweep-clinching win over Cleveland, well under the over 8 assists line (ESPN box score). (Jalen Brunson: 5 assists)
“You also love Bridges to have over 15 points. Why? My guy has been hooping 18 points, 19 points, 22 points.”
NY 130-93 CLE — Mikal Bridges scored exactly 15 points in the Knicks' 130-93 East Finals Game 4 win over Cleveland, landing dead on the over 15 points line for a push (ESPN box score). (Mikal Bridges: 15 points)
“And for the final one, you like OG Ananobi to hit more than two three-pointers. The theme today is progressions, Matt Barry. He hit one, he hit two, he hit three. In the last game, I think he's found his way. Don't forget, in that Atlanta series, he was shooting close to 50% from the three-point line, over 50% at one point. So I think he's found his way. Two or more, I like it.”
NY 130-93 CLE — OG Anunoby made 1 three-pointer in the Knicks' 130-93 East Finals Game 4 win over Cleveland, missing the stated 2+ threes mark (ESPN box score). (OG Anunoby: 1 three-pointer made)
“Monica McNutt, you like SGA to make two or more three-pointers. Let's talk about that. I think so, Greeny.”
SA 122, OKC 115 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made 2 three-pointers as the Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in 2OT in Game 1 of the West Finals, covering the over 1.5 threes line (ESPN box score). (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2 three-pointers made)
“How about Chet to go over nine rebounds? So of my options on Chet, this was my favorite. He had 10 in the last matchup versus OKC during the regular season.”
SA 122, OKC 115 — Chet Holmgren grabbed 8 rebounds as the Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in 2OT in Game 1 of the West Finals, missing the over 9 rebounds line (ESPN box score). (Chet Holmgren: 8 rebounds)
“We start with the Pistons. You like Cade Cunningham to go over 28 points. Talk to me. Yeah, I don't think this series is over. Cade is coming off of a 39-point performance.”
DET 115, CLE 94 — Cade Cunningham scored 21 points as the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6, missing the over 28 points line (ESPN box score). (Cade Cunningham: 21 points)
“On the other side, you have Donovan Mitchell going over four assists.”
DET 115, CLE 94 — Donovan Mitchell recorded 3 assists as the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6, missing the over 4 assists line (ESPN box score). (Donovan Mitchell: 3 assists)
“And then the late game tonight, you like Anthony Edwards, the over on 27 points. They need him to get going.”
SA 139, MIN 109 — Anthony Edwards scored 24 points as the Spurs beat the Timberwolves 139-109 in Game 6, missing the over 27 points line (ESPN box score). (Anthony Edwards: 24 points)
“All right, I got Chet going over 17 points. He continues to be probably, I don't want to say the single most differentiating factor, but there just is no good matchup on the floor for him.”
125-107 — Chet Holmgren scored 22 points as the Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 in West Semifinals Game 2 on May 7, 2026; clears over 17 points. (Chet Holmgren: 22 points)
“All right I like two threes from Karl-Anthony Towns because I like the matchup That is where he has a clear advantage versus Joel Embiid to bring him out on the perimeter”
108-102 — Karl-Anthony Towns made 1 three (1-for-1) as the Knicks beat the 76ers 108-102 in East Semifinals Game 2 on May 6, 2026; falls short of over 1.5 threes. (Karl-Anthony Towns: 1 three (1-1 3PT), 10 reb, 7 ast, 20 pts)
“All right, so I got four rebounds for Tyrese Maxey. I didn't love my options on this one, but I do think that because of the way that the ball is going to have to go up for both of these teams, his quickness, his speed is going to lead to long rebounds, some energy putbacks”
108-102 — Tyrese Maxey grabbed 3 rebounds as the Knicks beat the 76ers 108-102 in East Semifinals Game 2 on May 6, 2026; falls short of over 3.5 rebounds. (Tyrese Maxey: 3 rebounds, 26 pts)
“He's shooting a three ball really well. He's been steady. I like his matchup in this Knicks matchup. He and OG Ananobi kind of dueling. It's fun to watch. I think he's going to find his way to 15. He's just been steady. So those are the picks. Karl-Anthony Towns, two threes. Maxie, four rebounds. George, 15 or more points.”
108-102 — Paul George scored 19 points as the Knicks beat the 76ers 108-102 in East Semifinals Game 2 on May 6, 2026; clears 15+ points. (Paul George: 19 points)
“Back on Get Up, and let's do Hitting the Mark, brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook. Looking ahead to Game 1's of second-round NBA Series tonight. Monica, Wolves and Spurs. Give me your favorite play in that game tonight. So I think that one Victor Wembanyama will pull his mentor, friend, and teammate on the French national team away from the paint. One Rudy Gobert and knock down three or more threes. Three or more threes for the amazing Wimbanyama.”
104-102 — Victor Wembanyama went 0-for-8 from three-point range as the Timberwolves beat the Spurs 104-102 in West Semifinals Game 1 on May 4, 2026; falls short of 3+ threes. (Victor Wembanyama: 0 threes (0-8 3PT))
“This is the one I'm most nervous about, Greeny, if I'm honest. Karl-Anthony Towns, three double-doubles in the last series. I think he's going to be focused and understand the moment. He's got to get to the glass. I'm going 12-plus rebounds. 12-plus boards for him, plus Maxie on the over 25 points, and Wembe to knock down three threes.”
137-98 — Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 6 rebounds as the Knicks beat the 76ers 137-98 in East Semifinals Game 1 on May 4, 2026; falls short of 12+ rebounds. (Karl-Anthony Towns: 6 rebounds)
“I'm going Donovan Mitchell to hit threes in this one. I think four is the number. He's already hit four threes in three of the five games so far already in this world.”
112-110 — Donovan Mitchell made 2 threes (2-of-10) as the Raptors beat the Cavaliers 112-110 in overtime in Game 6, missing the over 3.5 threes mark (ESPN box score). (Donovan Mitchell: 2 threes (2-10))
“[32:53] Let's do hitting the mark, [32:54] which is brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook. [32:57] Monica, Jayson Tatum, you like him to make more than three pointers. [33:01] Excuse me, three three-pointers tonight against Boston. [33:04] Tell me why. [33:05] I think last game he had four. [33:07] I think, don't quote me on that, [33:08] but I know he shot a great percentage from the three-point line. [33:10] I just think he's revving up, and this is an area of his game [33:13] that is important in the postseason, [33:15] and the Sixers have allowed him to have good looks.”
113-97 — Jayson Tatum made 4 threes (4-of-12) as the 76ers beat the Celtics 113-97 in Game 5, clearing the over 3.5 mark (ESPN box score). (Jayson Tatum: 4 threes (4-12))
“Yeah, and their defense really struggled the other night. The Sixers did with Embiid on the floor. You do like him to go over on eight rebounds. Let's talk about that. Yeah, the conversation around his debut, if you will, in this postseason was rebounding, missing, and the pace. But I think that is an area where he can get some second chance opportunities, can energize his guys. Like, that, I think, can be a powerful Joel Embiid presence, difference maker.”
113-97 — Joel Embiid grabbed 4 rebounds (with 33 points, 8 assists) as the 76ers beat the Celtics 113-97 in Game 5, missing the over 8 rebounds mark (ESPN box score). (Joel Embiid: 4 rebounds)
“And then for San Antonio, you like the over on Wembenyama, 25 points. Yeah, of the choices, I think this is the one that I was most appealed by.”
114-95 — Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points as the Spurs beat the Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5, missing the over 25 points mark (ESPN box score). (Victor Wembanyama: 17 points)
“[28:32] So let's do Hitting the Mark, which is brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook. [28:35] And let's do O.G. Ananobi in that game. [28:38] Monica, let's talk about one of the props you like, and it is about this Knicks talk. [28:42] Yeah, so it's O.G. Ananobi totaling 25 in points, rebounds, and assists. [28:46] He had 19 in game one. [28:48] And I hear you, Quinn Snyder, on your philosophy. [28:51] But if I combine all of those things, I think he gets to 25 or better. [28:54] He's playing good ball here at home.”
107-106 — OG Anunoby had 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists (24 combined PRA) in New York's 106-107 loss to Atlanta, under the 24.5 line (ESPN box score). (OG Anunoby: 24 pra (14 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast))
“Let's talk about Halliburton, Monica. 25 and a half combined points and assists for Hallie. More or less? Shout out to our lovely production team. Apparently I had more, but when I saw this this morning, I saw it last. Now you're making fun of me. Here's my logic on more.”
IND 116, OKC 107 — In NBA Finals Game 3 (June 11, 2025, Pacers 116-107 Thunder), Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and 11 assists (33 combined), over the 25.5 points+assists line (ESPN box score). (Tyrese Haliburton: 22 pts, 11 ast (33 combined))
“SGA, his points total is set at 31 and a half for game two. We go more or less. I'm going more, but not by a ton.”
OKC 118, MIN 103 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points as Oklahoma City beat Minnesota 118-103 in Game 2; over 31.5 covers (ESPN box score). (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 38 points)
“Monica, Dalen Brunson tonight. 29 and a half points. You're going more or less. Listen, don't come at me. Don't be in my DMs. I'm going more.”
106-103 — In Pistons 106, Knicks 103 (East 1st Round Game 5, 4/29/2025), Jalen Brunson scored 16 points (4-16 FG), under 29.5 (ESPN box score). (Jalen Brunson: 16 PTS (4-16 FG))
“Shea Gilgis-Alexander. Total points, game three against the Grizzlies, 31 and a half. More or less? I'm going less on this one, Barry.”
OKC 114, MEM 108 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31 points vs under 31.5; covers (ESPN box score). (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31 points)
“Kyrie Irving, the number is 24 and a half. You go more or less? I'm going more greeny, but not by much.”
DAL 122, BOS 84 — Kyrie Irving scored 21 points as the Mavericks beat the Celtics 122-84 in NBA Finals Game 4, missing the over 24.5 (ESPN box score). (Kyrie Irving: 21 points)
“Monica, let's go to Kyrie Irving. His number is 22.5 for his total. More or less for Kyrie. I'm also going over, Greeny.”
109-108 — Kyrie Irving scored 20 points in Dallas's 109-108 Game 2 win over Minnesota, missing the 22.5 over (ESPN box score). (Kyrie Irving: 20 points)
“Monica, how about his running mate, Jaylen Brown? The number is 25 and a half, more or less. Retweet on all of Han's logic. I think that these two guys hear all of this. They understand that the Pacers are coming in with confidence, and so I think they're going to be ready to go. I'm taking more on this one.”
133-128 — Jaylen Brown scored 26 points in Boston's 133-128 OT Game 1 win over Indiana, covering the 25.5 over (ESPN box score). (Jaylen Brown: 26 points)
“Let's talk about Karl-Anthony Towns McNutt. His number is 18.5 total points, more or less. I wish I could say I was as confident as Han on this one. I gonna go more”
112-97 — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points in Minnesota's 97-112 Game 5 loss to Denver, covering the 18.5 over (ESPN box score). (Karl-Anthony Towns: 23 points)
“Monica, tomorrow night, the Knicks Villanova trio. Will they combine for more or less than 80 points in game five? So I'm actually going to go less on this one”
91-121 — The Knicks' Villanova trio combined for 70 points (Brunson 44, Hart 18, DiVincenzo 8) in New York's 121-91 Game 5 win over the Pacers, under the 80 line (ESPN box score). (Brunson 44 + Hart 18 + DiVincenzo 8 = 70 combined)