The Knicks are in a must-win spot in Game 2 after blowing Game 1 against the Pacers. Here are the best player props to consider for Jalen Brunson on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Jalen Brunson Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
The Knicks are 6-point favorites against the Pacers, with an o/u of 224.5 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Here are the latest lines for Brunson on DraftKings Sportsbook: o/u 29.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 2.5 three-pointers.
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are in a desperate spot on Friday night. The Knicks looked in total control in Game 1 against the Pacers and were set to make a statement that they are the better team in this series. However, a ridiculous run of late three-pointers from Aaron Nesmith, a couple of missed free throws, mistakes on offense from the Knicks, and a Tyrese Haliburton miracle buzzer-beater sent the game to overtime. The Pacers then outdid the Knicks in the extra period to steal Game 1 in Madison Square Garden. That makes Game 2 a must-win for the Knicks so that they can level up the series before heading to Indiana. If the Knicks play like they did for the first 45 minutes of Game 1, they should get back on track and win the game. The big question is whether the Knicks will be able to mentally bounce back from the catastrophic events of Game 1.
Jalen Brunson continued his incredible playoff run by scoring 43 points in Game 1. Of course, that means nothing when you don’t win the game, but Brunson continues to prove that he is one of the best players in the world. The fact that Brunson struggled from beyond the arc, going 1/6 on three-pointers, and still put up 43 points makes it even more impressive. If Brunson can find his range in Game 2, he should have another huge scoring game. The Boston series was tough for Brunson, as the Celtics had so many great defenders that they could throw at Brunson. They could rotate Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and others at Brunson so whoever was guarding him was always a fresh body. The Pacers don’t have the same depth defensively in the backcourt to slow down Brunson. In the Pistons series, Brunson averaged 31.5 points per game, and it looks like he could be back to that level of offensive dominance in this series.
My favorite prop bet for this game is for Brunson to score more than 29.5 points. Game 1 featured a great performance from Karl-Anthony Towns on offense and a poor shooting night from beyond the three-point line from Brunson, and he still ended up with over 40 points. Brunson should see some positive regression in this game from three, and in such an important game for his team, Brunson will want the ball in his hands as much as possible. In addition to having a poor shooting night from deep, Brunson also had to sit for a long stretch due to foul trouble. There were several factors working against Brunson in Game 1 and he still scored 43 points. He should easily score 30 or more points in Game 2, taking him over his points prop.
