ZT details his best player prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for tonight’s game between the Knicks and the Magic.
On Saturday, the NBA has a full day of games spread throughout the afternoon and evening. The NBA TV doubleheader gets an early start at 5:00 p.m. EST when the New York Knicks head to The City Beautiful to take on the Orlando Magic. In this Eastern Conference matchup, both teams have plenty of player props worth considering, so let’s dive in and see take a look at a few player prop bets that stand out as my favorites.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, the Magic are slight 1.5-point home favorites with the game total set at O/U 230.5 points.
The two teams met just over a week ago in New York as the Magic handed the Knicks their first home loss of the season, but they also lost Paolo Banchero (groin), who hasn’t been able to return since then. Overall, the Magic are 9-7 on the season, while the Knicks are 9-5 but only 1-4 away from Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs. Magic Best Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Jalen Brunson under 38.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-131)
Brunson has been excellent for the Knicks this season, but this prop line seems very high for a matchup on the road against a tough defensive team like the Magic. Brunson is also listed as probable with an ankle injury, so he could be slightly limited in just his second game back after missing two contests in the past week.
Brunson returned on Wednesday against the Knicks with 28 points, five assists, and three rebounds for 36 PRA (points, rebounds, and assists), and that was in a much more favorable matchup against the Mavericks. He had just over this number with 40 PRA in his first game against the Magic, but he has come in under this number in four of his last eight games overall with the under posting a 55% hit rate this season.
Especially with the Magic’s solid home defense, I think they’ll be able to keep Brunson in check just enough to keep him under this total on Saturday. His recent injury could also hamper his effectiveness, allowing other Knicks to step up with more work.
Tristan da Silva over 13.5 Points (-108)
With Banchero out, da Silva has started four straight games for the Magic, scoring at least 13 points in each game and going over this prop in three of those four contests. He had 15 points and 17 points in the Magic’s two home games this week, helping the team knock off the Warriors and Clippers.
I highlighted da Silva in my top 3-point props of the day, and I think in this matchup, he’ll be able to get at least 14 points as well to go over this prop line. Da Silva only had eight points in that earlier matchup with the Knicks, but he is in a much more involved role now that Banchero is out and he’s successfully slid into the starting five.
Jalen Suggs 25+ Points + Rebounds + Assists (-104)
The Magic have been carefully working Suggs back into the mix and are starting to gradually increase his workload. He is averaging 22.2 PRA in his 12 games this year, but he has increased his production in the last few weeks while his minutes have increased.
Suggs has over 25 PRA in three straight games and four of his last five. Without Banchero, he takes on more playmaking and scoring responsibilities, so I like getting him at almost even money to keep things rolling on Saturday against the Knicks. He had 19 PRA in their first meeting, but like da Silva, he’s been trending in the right direction since then and should be able to go over and deliver the green on Saturday at home.
