Cavaliers vs Knicks Player Props & Picks for Game 2

• After an historic comeback win in Game 1, the Knicks try to hold home court in Game 2 vs the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Jalen Brunson exploded for 38 points, his second-highest scoring output in these playoffs
• Read below for the latest Cavaliers vs Knicks player prop odds and my favorite picks for Game 2

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Was New York’s 115-104 OT win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals an epic comeback or Cleveland Cavaliers’ collapse?

We might get a clearer picture when the teams hit the hardwood at MSG Thursday night, but the books are clear: they’re backing the home team pretty nicely in the NBA odds.

Jalen Brunson was front and center as the Knicks erased a 22-point deficit with just over seven minutes to play, forcing overtime and winning in the extra frame. It’s not surprise he’s top of my list for player prop bets for Game 2.

Read below for a list of Cavaliers vs Knicks odds, from their NBA starting lineups to the reserves, followed by my best bets.

Cavaliers vs Knicks Player-Prop Odds

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Cavaliers vs Knicks Prop Pick #1: Jalen Brunson Points

Pick 1: Brunson Over 26.5 Points (-120 at bet365)

With New York heavily relying on their superstar guard, Brunson’s points prop offers tremendous value.

He has been an absolute force at MSG, averaging a staggering 32.5 points per game through six home playoff contests. Furthermore, Brunson has eclipsed this 27.5-point passing line in five of his six home playoff games, yielding an incredibly profitable 83.3% win rate in this situational spot.

He already set the tone with 38 points in Game 1.

Jalen Brunson Home Playoff Stats

This home dominance is rooted in a strong regular-season foundation, where he averaged 27.0 points at MSG compared to lower road outputs. Cleveland has shown serious vulnerabilities as the visiting squad, allowing 108.9 opponent points per game across eight away playoff contests.

At -120 juice, backing Brunson to carry the offensive load and light up the scoreboard is the smartest bet on the board.

CLE Cavaliers vs NY Knicks Prop Pick #2: Evan Mobley Points

Pick 2: Mobley Over 14.5 Points (-115 at bet365)

While Donovan Mitchell commands the defensive attention, Evan Mobley has quietly been a highly efficient secondary scorer.

Sitting at a modest 14.5 points, this prop feels completely mispriced. Mobley has gone over this 14.5-point line in 10 of his 15 postseason appearances (a 66.7% win rate), maintaining a steady 16.9 points per game average.

His trajectory is only ramping up, averaging 18.0 points over his last five playoff outings, proving his offensive game hasn’t fallen off a cliff against elite competition.

He also benefits directly from Cleveland’s ability to draw shooting fouls inside. Despite a stingy opposing defense, Mobley’s reliable volume and physical interior presence make him a high-probability candidate to cash this ticket.