The Cleveland Cavaliers look to bounce back in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals after dropping Sunday’s series opener to the Indiana Pacers, 121-112. Despite inefficient shooting, Donovan Mitchell managed to put up 33 points, underscoring just how much scoring volume he’s shouldering in the absence of Darius Garland.
Here’s the featured Mitchell prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Tuesday’s Game 2:
Best Donovan Mitchell Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 29.5 Points (-125)
Even on an off shooting night — going 11-of-30 from the field and 1-of-11 from three — Mitchell still finished with 33 points in Game 1. His sheer usage rate, aggressive rim pressure and willingness to take shots in volume make this a favorable prop to target. Garland remains questionable due to a toe injury, while Evan Mobley’s status is uncertain as he deals with an ankle sprain.
That means Mitchell should once again be tasked with carrying Cleveland’s offensive load, especially with the Cavaliers trying to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole before the series shifts to Indianapolis.
After the loss, Mitchell showed confidence in the Cavaliers’ ability to respond.
“It’s one game, yeah we lost home-court advantage, but it’s one game,” Mitchell said. “We didn’t play our best basketball. We’ve got to play better. We’ve got to execute, and I have no doubt we will.”
Mitchell has now averaged 25.6 points through six playoff games, and Tuesday presents an ideal bounce-back opportunity from beyond the arc. However, he’s coming off a 33-point performance and has scored 30 or more in three of his performances. Even if his shooting doesn’t fully normalize, the volume is undeniable.
Look for Mitchell to come out aggressive and push toward the 30-point mark again in Game 2, making this over a strong play as Cleveland fights to even the series.
