The New York Knicks will attempt to maximize home-court advantage on Thursday, hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks are coming off a late-game comeback in Game 1, thanks in part to a strong all-around performance from Karl-Anthony Towns. The squad will continue leaning on its star big man, hoping to inch closer to its first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.

Tipoff is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. New York is a 5.5-point home favorite with -205 moneyline odds, while Cleveland is a +170 underdog. 

Ahead of Game 2, let’s dive into the top Karl-Anthony Towns prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Best Karl-Anthony Towns Prop Bet for Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2

Best Bet: Karl-Anthony Towns 5+ Assists (-157)

While Jalen Brunson seized the spotlight in Tuesday’s Game 1 comeback, Karl-Anthony Towns held it down inside. The All-Star center finished with 13 points (6–14 FG), 13 rebounds, and five assists in 40 minutes of work in the 115–104 overtime victory. 

Towns, 30, has embraced his playmaking role during the playoffs, leading the Knicks with 6.5 assists per game — compared to just 3.0 assists across the regular season. He heads into Thursday night having dished out at least five dimes in eight straight contests, dating back to his 20-point triple-double in Game 4 of the opening round against the Hawks.

Matched up against last season’s Defensive Player of the Year in Evan Mobley, Towns should continue embracing his facilitator role and record five or more assists once again in Game 2 at The Garden.