With the Indiana Pacers up 3-1 in their second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday’s Game 5 offers Tyrese Haliburton a prime bounceback opportunity. After back-to-back quiet outings, the All-Star guard will look to return to form in a potential closeout game.
Here’s the featured Haliburton prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Game 5:
Best Tyrese Haliburton Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Double-Double (+120)
Haliburton has averaged 16.0 points, 9.4 assists and 5.4 rebounds in nine playoff games this postseason, including five double-doubles. While he’s managed only 7.5 points and 5.0 assists over the past two games against Cleveland, the game script sets up well for a bounceback performance.
The Pacers’ offense hit its stride in Game 4, racking up 25 assists in the first half alone on the way to a 129-109 blowout win. While Haliburton didn’t lead that charge, the team’s comfort against Cleveland’s zone and dominance in the paint should reopen passing lanes and reestablish his central role.
During the regular season, Haliburton posted 16 double-doubles in 21 games after the All-Star break. The +120 value on DraftKings Sportsbook makes this prop especially appealing in a game where Indiana’s lead guard will be motivated to step up.
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle expects a “big haymaker” from the top-seeded Cavaliers in their home arena. Haliburton will be key to keeping the Pacers poised and organized if Cleveland brings pressure.
“This game is now history. We’ve got to stay in the present moment as much as we can, try to maintain an edge,” Carlisle explained. “There’s going to be a big haymaker coming on Tuesday. That building is one of the few buildings that rivals Gainbridge [Fieldhouse] for noise and fan enthusiasm and everything else.”
With Indiana looking to close out the series and Haliburton due for some positive regression in scoring and assists, this is a strong spot to back him at favorable odds.
