The Knicks host the Magic on Tuesday night in the NBA Cup. Here are the best player props to consider for Jalen Brunson on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Jalen Brunson Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
The Knicks are 4.5-point favorites against the Magic with an o/u of 215 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Here are the latest lines for Jalen Brunson on DraftKings Sportsbook: o/u 23.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 2.5 three-pointers.
The Magic and Knicks are currently 3rd and 4th respectively in the Eastern Conference, so this should be a great matchup in the Group Stage of the NBA Cup. The Magic enter this game on an impressive six-game winning streak, while the Knicks have won three of their past four while looking shaky at times. The Magic and Knicks are both undefeated in group play so far, and this game will determine the winner of East Group A. There is a chance the loser of this game could still make the Knockout Round as a wildcard team, but a win is needed to guarantee a spot.
Jalen Brunson is having a great season for the Knicks once again, currently ranking 11th in the NBA in points per game and 9th in assists per game. The Knicks have had some up-and-down performances this season, but typically when Brunson is at his best, the Knicks are at their best. Karl-Anthony Towns is currently neck-and-neck with Brunson in points per game, but Brunson is the heart and soul of the team who guides their performances.
The Magic are having a fantastic season despite missing Paolo Banchero for the past month. Banchero will still be out for this game against the Knicks, as will Gary Harris. The Magic’s success, despite missing Banchero, largely stems from their elite defense. They rank 3rd in the NBA in defensive rating and have been able to lock down opponents all season. They also rank 2nd in the NBA in opponent points in the paint per game. They should make life really tough on Karl-Anthony Towns and the other Knicks who like to drive to the bucket.
The Knicks will need to have a good perimeter shooting night to beat the Magic. One of the few places that the Magic aren’t elite defensively is their three-point defense. They rank 16th in the NBA in opponent three-point percentage. That is why my favorite prop bet for this game is Brunson over 2.5 three-pointers at plus-money. Over his last ten games, Brunson is averaging 7.2 three-point attempts per game and has made three or more three-pointers in seven of those ten games. The Knicks will need Brunson to hit a few threes to win this very important NBA Cup game so he should get over this prop of 2.5 made threes.
Best Bet: Jalen Brunson o2.5 Threes (+120)
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