The New York Knicks have struggled against the Boston Celtics this season, losing all four of their previous matchups. As they gear up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, expect big performances from key players.

Jalen Brunson’s Performance Insights

Jalen Brunson scored 40 points in the Knicks’ recent victory over the Pistons, making him a focal point for Monday’s player prop considerations. With an over/under set at 27.5 points, there’s significant attention on whether he can replicate his last performance.

The SportsLine Projection Model has performed extensive analysis, revealing strong value bets including the over on Brunson’s points total. Off the back of his performance, he is a contender to continue his scoring streak.

Jrue Holiday Over 8.5 points (-120)

Back from injury, Holiday has previously scored at least nine points in the playoffs and will likely have an increased role as he guards Brunson. The odds are in favor of him exceeding the 8.5 points as he has a history of performing well against the Knicks.

Nikola Jokic Over 3.5 turnovers (-135)

Against the strong defense of the Thunder, Jokic is projected to have turnovers due to his significant role in the Nuggets’ offense. Given his usage, the risk of exceeding 3.5 turnovers is high as defenses hone in on his play.

Isaiah Hartenstein Over 8.5 points (-130)

Recently achieving double digits against the Grizzlies, sound projections argue Hartenstein is likely to score over 8.5 points in Monday’s game, especially considering his historical performance.

These props present compelling betting angles as the playoffs heat up. For more insights and full projections, check out SportsLine.