The New York Knicks head home with a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. After overcoming 20-point deficits in both games in Boston, the Knicks will look to build on that momentum in front of a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd.
One player expects to remain at the center of it all: Jalen Brunson.
Here’s the featured Brunson prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Game 3:
Best Jalen Brunson Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 33.5 Points + Assists (-115)
Brunson has been a steady force for the Knicks in the 2025 playoffs, averaging 29.4 points and 7.6 assists through eight games. However, he has had some scoring struggles to begin the series against Boston, averaging 23.0 points over the first two games.
Brunson posted 29 points and five assists in Game 1 and was limited to 17 points in Game 2, but that matchup still highlighted his balance as both a scorer and a facilitator. With the series shifting back to New York, he will surely be relied on to control the game. However, the Knicks are determined not to allow being up 2-0 in the series to impact their approach.
“It’s really irrelevant,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “I think the big thing is to understand what it’s going to take to win Game 3, to not get lost in if you’re up (in the series). That doesn’t guarantee anything. What we have to understand is what we have to do to win Game 3.”
Meanwhile, the Celtics have struggled to contain the Knicks’ perimeter attack and continue to leave passing lanes open in pick-and-roll to shrink the floor. Based on Brunson’s patience with attacking mismatches, he should continue to find chances to get to his spots, make timely plays to score and create open looks for his teammates.
With the series shifting to New York and Boston expected to ramp up its urgency, expect Brunson to match that energy with a high-usage performance in front of a home crowd. Look for him to hit the over on 33.5 points + assists as the Knicks aim to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
