Top Prop Bets for Cavaliers vs. Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, featuring star players like Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Karl-Anthony Towns. With various prop bets available, basketball enthusiasts can find intriguing opportunities to wager on. Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks averaged only 15.5 points in the previous series against the 76ers, mainly due to limited playing time (23.3 minutes per game). However, he averaged 20.1 points during the regular season. The over/under for his points in Game 1 is set at 17.5. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts Towns will exceed this total, projecting an average of 20.6 points. Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers is also expected to shine. Coming off a strong performance in Game 7 against the Pistons, where he recorded 26 points, eight assists, and six rebounds, his over/under for assists + rebounds is 8.5. The model forecasts he will achieve 9.2 combined assists and rebounds in Game 1. Mikal Bridges from the Knicks is another player to watch, with an over/under of 15.5 points + rebounds. Bridges averaged 17.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in the last round and has scored 17 or more points in four of his last five playoff games. The model anticipates he will finish with an average of 19.4 points + rebounds. Top Prop Picks: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks: Over 17.5 points Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers: Over 8.5 assists + rebounds Mikal Bridges, Knicks: Over 15.5 points + rebounds The SportsLine Projection Model, renowned for its accuracy, has achieved a 72% success rate on top-rated NBA spread picks this season, making these prop bets compelling for fans and bettors alike.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-19