The Knicks take on the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday night in an Atlantic Division rivalry game. Here are the best player props to consider for Jalen Brunson on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Jalen Brunson Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
The Knicks are 6-point favorites against the 76ers, with an o/u of 219 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Here are the latest lines for Jalen Brunson on DraftKings Sportsbook: o/u 25.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 2.5 three-pointers.
After an incredible month of December, the Knicks have not gotten out to a great start in the new year. The Knicks are just 2-5 in the month of January and are coming off of a really bad loss against the Pistons. They will look to get back on track against the 76ers who are on a three-game losing streak of their own heading into this matchup. These teams have only played each other once this season and the Knicks came out on top in convincing fashion in an NBA Cup group play game. Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for this game but he has been questionable the last few games and has only missed one so there is a good chance he plays against Philadelphia. However, if Towns doesn’t play, all of Brunson’s prop numbers suddenly become much more valuable.
Brunson has been inconsistent at times this season, both with his shooting and his play overall. However, when he is on, he is still one of the best players in the league. Brunson ranks 10th in the NBA in points per game and 8th in assists per game so he is undoubtedly one of the best offensive forces in basketball. Brunson has had some massive offensive performances in January so far. In his past six games, Brunson has 30+ points three times, including a 44-point explosion against the Bucks. Brunson has also continued to be a great distributor, averaging over seven assists per game this month.
Against the 76ers, Brunson should have a good amount of offensive success. The 76ers are really banged up at the moment. Jared McCain is out for the season and Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kyle Lowry and several other role players all missed Tuesday’s game against the Thunder. The 76ers have been forced to use a lot of inexperienced players and work with a thin rotation. The Knicks and Jalen Brunson should be able to take advantage of that. The 76ers are 30th in the league in rebounds per game, while the Knicks rank 1st in the NBA in opponent defensive rebounds per game. The Knicks should dominate the boards and get plenty of second-chance looks on offense. They will also be able to quickly get into the fast break on offense.
My favorite Jalen Brunson prop for this matchup is for him to go over 33.5 points and assists. Brunson has raised the bar with his offensive production over the past couple of games, clearing this number with ease in each of his last two performances. Against a banged-up 76ers team, Brunson should be able to create his own shots to get some easy looks, while also dishing out assists when he gets doubled on a drive. The Knicks need a resounding win over their rivals to get back on track and this is the perfect chance for Brunson to have a massive game.
