The Atlanta Hawks look to defend home court Thursday night, facing elimination against the New York Knicks in Game 6 at State Farm Arena.

After jumping ahead two games to one, Atlanta got trounced in Games 4 and 5 to sink into a 2–3 hole in the best-of-seven playoff series. With their backs against the wall, the Hawks will lean heavily on superstar forward Jalen Johnson to keep their season alive for at least one more night.

Tipoff is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. New York enters as a 2.5-point road favorite with -155 moneyline odds. Atlanta counters as a +130 underdog, with the game total set at 213.5 points.

Ahead of Game 6, let’s dive into the top Jalen Johnson prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Best Jalen Johnson Prop Bet for Knicks vs. Hawks Game 6

Best Bet: Jalen Johnson Double-Double (-109)

Amid a breakout campaign, Jalen Johnson tied Josh Giddey for the NBA’s second-most triple-doubles during the regular season (13).  He averaged 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per night, casually flickering between double-digit boards, dimes, or both on what seemed like a nightly basis. 

Johnson, 24, was so good that the Hawks traded away former face-of-the-franchise Trae Young to instead build around the fifth-year forward.

After such a ringing endorsement, it’s no surprise that, despite his early struggles, Atlanta has remained confident in the former Duke star to deliver in the playoffs. While Johnson’s series stats against the Knicks — 19.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and five assists per contest — are a notable drop, he continues to be at the heart of the action. In Game 5, he recorded 18 points and 10 assists for his second double-double of the series.

With the season on the line, count on Johnson to stuff the stat sheet — just as he’s done against New York all season long. He recorded double-doubles in all three regular-season meetings with the Knicks, highlighted by an 18-point triple-double at the beginning of January.