The emergence of Jalen Johnson has been among the bigger storylines around the NBA this season. The fourth-year forward has taken a significant stride forward and looks to be on a true superstar’s pathway.
After limited opportunity through his first two seasons, Johnson showed some significant flashes across the 56 games he played last year. Now, he’s proved it was no fluke. The Duke product is averaging 19.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists this season. Johnson holds +600 odds of winning the Most Improved Player Award on DraftKings Sportsbook and should not be counted out from making his first All-Star appearance this season.
Looking at tonight’s NBA Cup Quarterfinal schedule, the Hawks will play the Knicks and are looking to punch their ticket to Las Vegas for the semifinals. New York is considered a 7.5-point favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Atlanta is a +270 underdog on the Moneyline. The game total is set at 237.5.
While it should be noted that Jalen Johnson is listed questionable for this game, here are the best props to keep an eye on assuming he can suit up. Johnson did miss the previous game against the Denver Nuggets, which resulted in a 30-point blowout loss for Atlanta.
Best Jalen Johnson Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Johnson’s props are listed at over/under 18.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 made three-pointers and 33.5 combined points, rebounds, & assists.
Jalen Johnson Over 33.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115)
As the Hawks prepare to face off with the Knicks, expect Jalen Johnson to make his impact felt across the board. This will be the second matchup between the two teams this season. Atlanta produced a five-point victory in the first game, with Johnson finishing with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists. This comes out to 45 combined PTS + REB + AST.
Overall this season, Johnson has recorded over 33.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists in 12 of the 23 games he has played. While the Knicks are playing like a better team compared to the first time they faced off, Johnson will continue to impact this game plenty.
New York ranks 10th in the NBA in points allowed and 16th in defensive efficiency. They are holding opponents to the fewest rebounds per game, but the 15 rebounds Johnson secured against them in the first matchup are the second-most he has tallied on the season. Johnson has recorded 10 or more rebounds in 12 games already this year.
While it will be a battle with the Knicks, the 33.5 line for combined points, rebounds, and assists is too low for Johnson. He has been extremely successful in finding ways to impact the game regardless of how the contest plays out. Expect this to continue tonight and for Johnson to be at the heart of the production for the Hawks. There is a case to be made he has been Atlanta’s best overall player this season, so look for him to put this on full display with the bright lights on the NBA Cup upon him.
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