Devin Booker Is Due for a Major Performance in Game 2 of NBA Finals

Devin Booker is due. 

After beginning the Western Conference Finals with one of the best performances of his career (a 40-point triple-double), Booker has taken a step back since injuring his nose in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers. 

Since then, Booker is shooting just 35.2 percent from the field, but he somehow has managed to put up 23.3 points per game over that stretch. While the Phoenix Suns and Booker know he is capable of more, WynnBET is offering some enticing odds on Booker’s player prop for points in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Booker’s prop is set at 28.5 in Game 2, but the over (+100) is a major underdog to the under (-120). Considering Booker was averaging 29.0 points per game in the playoffs prior to the injury, it’s intriguing to think that he can find that form again tonight. 

There has been a solid base for Booker as of late in terms of scoring, as he’s attempted 10 or more free throws in three of his last four games and is shooting 92.0 percent from the charity stripe in the playoffs. 

In addition to that, Booker has taken 21 or more shots in his last five games which has helped him keep up his scoring average despite his lack of efficiency. Booker’s best shooting performance since the injury, a 9-for-22 showing in Game 5 against the Clippers, ended with him scoring 31 points. 

While he still only shot 40.9 percent from the field in that game, it’s promising that just a small step in the right direction could lead to Booker hitting the over on his prop tonight. 

Booker, along with Chris Paul, dominated in the pick-and-roll in Game 1 by isolating Brook Lopez and getting to their spots, whether it was in the mid-range or at the rim.

Phoenix would be wise to employ a similar offensive game plan tonight and force the Bucks to adjust, which certainly would be good news for Booker. As long as he can have the ball in his hands to make a play one-on-one, I like his chances against almost any Milwaukee defender.

Booker nearly missed surpassing this mark in Game 1 with 27 points on 8-of-21 shooting, so if he continues to put 20.7 shots per game as he’s done in these playoffs, I really think there’s a great chance he can hit the over.

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