The New York Knicks are on one of the best postseason runs we have ever seen. The Western Conference Finals are understandably drawing more attention, but do not overlook what New York is doing, led by none other than Jalen Brunson.
These Jalen Brunson picks trust the Knicks star to lead the way to complete a sweep in Game 4 on Monday, May 25.
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Jalen Brunson prop pick for Game 4
Jalen Brunson best bet: Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points (-110 at bet365)
Jalen Brunson is the New York Knicks’ clear leader, and he has utterly dominated this Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In Games 1 and 3, Brunson scored 38 and 30 points, respectively. In his seeming letdown in Game 2, the diminutive point guard dished out 14 assists.
The Cavaliers' defense focused on Brunson in Game 2, holding him to 7-for-16 from the field. However, he solved that riddle in Game 3, going 10-for-19 from the field and getting to the free-throw line 12 times.
By no means is Brunson a shoddy playmaker, but he is a bucket-getter first. With the chance to secure a berth in the NBA Finals, expect Brunson’s true nature to show itself plenty tonight.
Furthermore, every Brunson bucket should have a deflating effect on the Cavs. Exploiting James Harden’s and, to a lesser extent, Donovan Mitchell’s defense will only push that backcourt duo closer to the offseason and the beach.
Jalen Brunson same-game parlay
Brunson’s deep shot has not shown up for him in this series. Going 2 of 17 (11.8%) from beyond the arc through three games may look like a small sample size, but it is too egregious to be dismissed so easily.
Most notably, Brunson took only four 3-pointers in Game 3 while scoring 30 points. He knows where his success comes against the Cavaliers, inside the arc.
Brunson has shot 60% or better from inside the arc in every game of this series. Emphasizing that will only help his scoring.
And if Brunson is scoring, then this game should get away from Cleveland. In a rout, doubt Brunson to play enough to record seven assists.
Look at each of the last two rounds: New York won so handily in each clinching game, Brunson did not play even 29 minutes in either game. Fading his assists prop is actually a bet on the Knicks.
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