The New York Knicks have the chance to seize a 2–0 series lead Thursday night, hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks are coming off a Miracle on 34th Street, staging a historic 22-point, fourth-quarter comeback to manifest a 115–104 overtime victory. Leading the charge was superstar point guard Jalen Brunson, who will continue shouldering the weight of the city as he attempts to lift New York to its first NBA Finals since 1999.
Tipoff is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. New York is a 5.5-point home favorite with -205 moneyline odds, while Cleveland is a +170 underdog.
Ahead of Game 2, let’s dive into the top Jalen Brunson prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Jalen Brunson Prop Bet for Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2
Best Bet: Jalen Brunson 30+ Points (+139)
The King of New York came through once again. The Knicks trailed 93–71 with less than eight minutes before Jalen Brunson turned James Harden into his own personal punching bag. He attacked the former MVP relentlessly to catalyze an epic comeback, punctuated by a game-tying triple with 19 seconds left in regulation.
Brunson finished with 38 points (15–29 FG, 1–6 3PT), six assists, five rebounds, and three steals to steal Game 1 and send New York City into hysterics.
The three-time All-Star, 29, heads into Thursday’s Game 2 with four 30-plus-point performances under his belt across these playoffs — three of which have come at MSG. Brunson revels in the spotlight at the World’s Most Famous Arena, averaging 32.5 points across six postseason contests in midtown Manhattan.
At plus odds, there’s solid value in backing Brunson to crack 30 points once again at The Garden. On top of his elevated production on the fabled hardwood, Cleveland’s defense doesn’t inspire much confidence. Among the 16 teams to make the playoffs, Cleveland ranks eighth in defensive rating and ninth in points allowed.
