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NBA Best Bets: Top Jayson Tatum player props for Celtics vs. Knicks Game 1

NBA Best Bets: Top Jayson Tatum player props for Celtics vs. Knicks Game 1

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By: Keagan Smith

The Boston Celtics have taken the last several days to rest up following a commanding 4-1 series win over the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. With fresh legs under them, the C’s host the New York Knicks at TD Garden tonight for Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinals series with plenty of star power — from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the NBA’s brightest talents are on display in this one.

Here’s the top Tatum prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for tonight’s Celtics vs. Knicks Game 1.

Best Jayson Tatum prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

At this moment, DraftKings Sportsbook lists Tatum’s prop betting lines at 27.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 3.5 three-pointers. His combined PTS + REB + AST line sits at 43.5 across the board.

The Celtics are a heavy -425 favorite on the Moneyline in this contest with the spread favoring them by nine points. The game total over/under sits at 213.5.

Across four games this postseason, Tatum averages 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. he dealt with some minor injury issues but has toughed it out and excelled with production in all of the major stat categories, also contributing 1.5 steals per game.

This line is basic, but the production certainly isn’t. Tatum’s points line of 27.5 feels a bit low given the matchup against New York. In four games against the Knicks this season, the superstar forward scored 37, 30, 25, and 32 points. It’s clear Tatum provides some mismatch potential that New York struggles to contain, even with their stud defenders at the wing and forward spots. With Towns at the five, they also lack a reliable rim protector to challenge Tatum’s drive game.

With -120 odds on over 27.5 points, this side of the prop is the direction to target in tonight’s game. However, bettors can also take Tatum to record 30+ points at +125 odds for a slightly better payout. Since he’s gone over 30 points in three of four games against the Knicks this season, that alt line remains worthy of a sprinkle.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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