Madison Square Garden was rocking on Saturday as the New York Knicks stormed past the Atlanta Hawks, 113–102, in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series.
The squad will look to carry that momentum into Game 2 Monday night before the series shifts to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4 of the best-of-seven matchup. Knicks captain Jalen Brunson aims to build on his hot start as he guides New York on another deep postseason run.
Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. New York enters as a 6.5-point home favorite with -250 moneyline odds. Atlanta sits as a +205 underdog, with the total set at 217.5 points.
Ahead of Game 2, let’s dive into the top Jalen Brunson prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Jalen Brunson prop bet for Hawks vs. Knicks
Jalen Brunson Over 34.5 Points + Assists (-109)
The captain delivered in Game 1, erupting for 28 points and seven assists — 35 combined points and assists — in the Knicks’ win over the Hawks. Brunson scored 19 points in the first quarter alone before settling into a playmaking role down the stretch, deferring to Karl-Anthony Towns as he took over in the second half.
The three-time All-Star, 29, averaged 32.9 combined points and assists per game after March 1, steadily bolstering his facilitation numbers. Brunson recorded three double-doubles in his final four regular-season contests, highlighted by a monstrous 30-point, 13-assist performance in Atlanta on April 6.
Against the Hawks this season, Brunson averaged a clean 37 combined points and rebounds across three meetings.
The reigning NBA Clutch Player of the Year has famously elevated his production when the lights are shining brightest, and Game 2 should be no different as New York looks to take a 2–0 series lead before heading back to Atlanta.
Expect Brunson to clear 34.5 combined points and rebounds once again Monday night.
