The Knicks kept their season alive with a come-from-behind victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Now, the Pacers will look to bounce back with a victory in Game 4. To make that happen, Indiana will need multiple players to step up, including Myles Turner. What should we expect from the sharpshooting center on Tuesday?
The Pacers enter tonight’s contest as 2.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 220.5 points. Here’s the best Myles Turner prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook before Tuesday’s Game 4 tips off.
Myles Turner O 15.5 points (+100)
So far, this series has been a mixed bag for Turner. The big man has certainly played a role on offense, averaging 16.3 points per game on 51.5% shooting. However, he’s also gone through long stretches without doing much of anything. Inconsistent shooting (21.4 3PT%) and misfires on layups and free throws have also made an impact.
Turner is a mediocre rebounder, which makes his production highly dependent on scoring. Regardless of any missed buckets this series, the Knicks aren’t a defensive juggernaut down low. Although backup Mitchell Robinson has played a larger role this postseason, starter Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t exactly Dikembe Mutombo. If (big if) the Pacers prioritize getting the ball to their center, he should have several opportunities to score.
Turner, despite his streakiness, has done fairly well in this matchup. Over his previous eight meetings with New York, the 29-year-old is averaging 17.3 points on 54.4% shooting. In six of those contests, including Games 2 and 3 in this series, he’s notched at least 16 points.
At this point, the Knicks have had far more trouble on defense against some of Indiana’s other players. Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith have each taken turns torching New York. In theory, that makes it tougher to trust Turner, who might be a fourth option for the Pacers. Still, that also means there should be less attention paid to the big man, potentially leading to some wide open shots. If that’s the case, Turner’s point total could be a steal tonight for bettors at even money.
