The Indiana Pacers find themselves in a crucial spot heading into Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals after squandering a 20-point home lead in Game 3. With the New York Knicks roaring back for a 106-100 win to take a 2-1 series edge, Indiana will rely heavily on Tyrese Haliburton to steady the ship on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.
Here’s the best Haliburton prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Game 4:
Best Tyrese Haliburton Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 30.5 Points + Assists (-120)
Haliburton is averaging 21.7 points and 9.7 assists in the Eastern Conference Finals, and he’s hit the Over on this line in two of the three games. He had a 36 combined total in Game 1 and 35 in Game 2 before a more subdued 24 in Game 3. The drop-off on Sunday was a product of New York’s second-half defensive surge and Indiana’s stagnant offensive execution late.
Haliburton blamed himself following Game 3:
“I didn’t do a good job getting downhill and making plays,” he said. “I’ve got to do a better job there. … Execution down the stretch, we definitely can be better, and that starts with me.”
With Aaron Nesmith (ankle) listed as questionable and the Pacers potentially short on perimeter firepower, the burden falls even more squarely on Haliburton’s shoulders. His ability to create and score will be paramount in keeping pace with a Knicks offense led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
New York has given up some massive individual performances this postseason, and if Indiana wants to take a commanding lead in the series, it will take Haliburton orchestrating a bounce-back showing. Expect him to deliver a high-usage performance that provides this prop with substantial upside.
