New York Knicks @ Memphis Grizzlies Player Props - April 1st 2026

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Tonight’s Knicks at Grizzlies player props start with one simple question: who is actually going to be in the middle of the action when it matters. Knicks and Grizzlies both come in with recent form worth noting, which matters when rotations tighten and roles stay consistent. The schedule angle matters too, with Knicks on the second night of a back-to-back.

Two markets we keep coming back to are Points + Assists and Points + Rebounds + Assists. For Points + Assists, the players to watch are OG Anunoby for Knicks and Cedric Coward for Grizzlies. In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Karl-Anthony Towns on the Knicks side and Olivier-Maxence Prosper for Grizzlies. If either team shortens the rotation, these are often the first places it shows up.

In this article, we highlight the most important player stats and line them up with each prop market to find the sweet spot. For the full game breakdown, read the full Knicks vs Grizzlies matchup preview.

Pace and efficiency for NYK at MEM player props

For props, it helps to start with pace and efficiency because those inputs shape opportunity. The notes below sort each stat into five outcomes so you can scan the edge quickly. For the latest lines and totals, visit the NBA odds page.

Rest, travel, and back-to-backs can change how stable a rotation looks from start to finish. The notes below sort every workload stat into five outcomes and show which side benefits.

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NBA injury report for NYK at MEM: out, questionable, and impact

Below is the updated status board for Knicks and Grizzlies. If the report removes a chunk of minutes, projections tend to hinge on who can stay on the floor and who becomes the first option to absorb shots and assists. For a broader futures snapshot, see Finals futures odds.

• Knicks has a sizable minutes gap right now. If it stays in place, roles tend to get clearer at the top.
• Grizzlies is listed with a notable minutes drain. When that sticks, touches can shift toward the top creators.

New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies Player Assists Props Picks

Set up Player Assists Props with a fast team scan that keeps the backdrop tight: assist rate, assists per game, turnovers per game. New York Knicks sits at 64.1% assist rate, 27.3 assists per game, 12.9 turnovers per game; Memphis Grizzlies sits at 67.8%, 28.1, 14.7.

One team carries a small lean in creation, and that often shows up in who holds the steadier assist floor. If one side is messier with care, the other side can get more possessions, and more possessions can lift Player Assists Props when the finishers convert.

• New York Knicks pick: fanduel +108 u7.5. Josh Hart is at 4.9 versus 7.5, a fast edge of 2.6. The number makes it good to look twice, but minutes still decide it.
• Memphis Grizzlies pick: fanduel +100 o4.5. Cam Spencer is at 5.5 versus 4.5, a fast edge of 1. The number makes it good to look twice, but minutes still decide it.

Knicks vs Grizzlies NBA Player 3PM Props

Recent 3P% gives the best snapshot of current rhythm, and Memphis Grizzlies is at 33.9 while New York Knicks is at 38.1. The season 3-point percentage baseline is 0.2 for Memphis Grizzlies and 0.2 for New York Knicks.

• NYK pick: Sugarhouse Over +132 . Jalen Brunson (NYK) checks in at a proxy of 3.96 made threes with a line of 2.5. A stat-first says "Over lean", and the price implies the market is not treating that side as the most likely, which is the kind of spot to flag and then sanity-check (minutes/role, matchup, etc.).

• MEM pick: Fanduel Over -102 . Cedric Coward (MEM) lines up with a proxy of 1.85 made threes against a line of 0.5. A stat-first says "Over lean", and the price implies the market is not treating that side as the most likely, which is the kind of spot to flag and then sanity-check (minutes/role, matchup, etc.).

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Knicks at Grizzlies NBA Player Points Prop Picks

Past 10 contests tell a clean story: New York Knicks is 7-3 (70%), producing 113.7 a night and surrendering 108.3. Memphis Grizzlies is 2-8 (20%), with 109.9 for and 126 allowed. That profile is where points props usually get interesting .

If one team is more likely to carry the scoring , it is usually the side with the better setup from recent scoring and recent points allowed. New York Knicks has the cleaner path on that read, and it is a useful signal when narrowing down points props.

• New York Knicks selection for this game : FanDuel Under +124. Jose Alvarado posts 5.9 points a night , and the line is 13.5. A fast stats-first look says "Under," and the odds show the market is still cautious , so check role and likely pace.
• Memphis Grizzlies play for this spot : FanDuel Under +100. GG Jackson sits at 12 points a game versus a 18.5 line. The first stat-only read leans "Under," and the price shows it is not completely baked in, so this is a good spot to double-check usage and shot volume.

New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies Points + Assists Prop Picks

In the last five-game sample, New York Knicks are 2-3 and Memphis Grizzlies are 1-4.

When one side is winning more, points plus assists props can follow, and this clean signal leans New York Knicks off the last five results.

• NYK pick: Caesars Under odds listed at -108 for OG Anunoby points plus assists. The stat-first angle tips Under off 18.7 versus 24.5, and it is the kind of spot to flag before a minutes and rotation double-check.
• MEM pick: Fanatics Over posted at -105 for Cedric Coward points plus assists. On the stat sheet, Cedric Coward runs 16.1 points plus assists per game with a line of 15.5, so the clean read is Over; flag it and recheck minutes, role, and matchup.

Grizzlies vs Knicks NBA Rebounds Player Props

If offensive rebounds do not beat the opponent’s defensive rebounds on either side, the rebound angle is steadier, so rebounds per game (New York Knicks 45.8 vs Memphis Grizzlies 42.7) becomes the cleanest anchor.

Each team’s best rebounds prop leans on rebounds per game versus the posted rebounds line, supported by minutes per game plus rebound percentage, and the final pick is the option that grades best when the gap clears 0.5.

• NYK pick: FanDuel Over +132 . Mikal Bridges sits at 3.9 rebounds per game against a line of 1.5, so the edge favors Over by 2.4 rebounds.
• MEM pick: FanDuel Over +118 . The clear read is GG Jackson at 4.3 versus 2.5, which opens value when minutes and role stay steady.

Knicks at Grizzlies Points + Rebounds + Assists Prop Lines

The first thing to clock here is how each team plays on the scoreboard and on the glass, because both sides feed PRA. When an offense is efficient, assists show up more often; when a defense forces tougher shots, rebounds stack quickly. That is why offensive rating and defensive rating are the best route into this market. The Memphis Grizzlies field-goal percentage and the New York Knicks field-goal percentage are worth a snappy check because made shots can drive assists while missed shots can fuel rebounds.

A higher win percentage often tracks cleaner execution, and cleaner execution tends to show up in assists and efficient scoring. The selection stays quick sharp : PRA per game versus the line, edge threshold check, then the best return among qualifying NBA Players from each team.

• NYK pick: If the aim is PRA value, the best route is Caesars Under -109 on Karl-Anthony Towns. The average sits at 34.8 and the line is 44.5, so the advantage signals up fast, with about 92 profit per $100 stake.
• MEM pick: Start with the basic scan and it lands on Caesars Under -113 for Olivier-Maxence Prosper PRA. When the mark sits at 15.5 and the average is 14, that buffer can flip the price quickly.

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It’s Knicks at Grizzlies on Thursday, April 2, 2026, and this one has the feel of a faster tempo basketball. Knicks has played at roughly a 70% win clip over its last ten, and Grizzlies is around 20%.

This is the first market I circle. For Points + Assists, the two players to circle are OG Anunoby for Knicks and Cedric Coward for Grizzlies. The workload is usually visible early.

In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Karl-Anthony Towns on the Knicks side and Olivier-Maxence Prosper for Grizzlies. From there, it is a simple read: follow the roles that survive different game scripts. For the full game breakdown, read the full matchup preview.