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New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Predictions Game 6

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New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Predictions Game 6

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Predictions Game 6

A lot of us underestimated the impact of home court advantage in Game 5 as the New York Knicks rolled to a convincing 30-point victory to take a 3-2 lead vs Indiana. Now, the Pacers have to respond, just like the Minnesota Timberwolves did last night. The Knicks got 44 points from Jalen Brunson in the win, but more importantly role players like Alec Burks and Miles McBride stepped up with 18 and 17. Another unsung hero in Game 5 was Isaiah Hartenstein who dominated the boards, collecting 17 of them total, including 12 on the offensive end. Can the Knicks pull off something similar tonight in Indianapolis? The last time they played there they got beat by 32 points. They are yet to record a win at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 3 attempts this year.

Indiana’s performance on the glass was a disaster in Game 5 and that’s what cost them the game. The rebounding disparity was 53-29 in favor of New York, allowing them to attempt 29 more shots from the field. Tyrese Haliburton was once again passive, attempting only 9 shots and dishing 5 assists, even if Indy is able to force a Game 7 here, I wouldn’t feel too optimistic for them with Haliburton playing like that on the road. Tonight’s Game 6 is all about energy and getting off to a good start. Just like we saw Minnesota go off after falling behind 9-2 in last night’s Game 6 vs Denver, Indiana has to set the tone on both ends early if they want to get the win here. The good news is the Pacers are on a 10-game win streak in home games, plus they’ve beaten the Knicks 15 times in the last 20 meetings there.

PACERS POINT SPREAD PREDICTION

Not a lot has separated these two teams in the series so far, it’s only right we get one more game for the ultimate prize of participating in the Conference Finals. I’ll take the Pacers to cover and force Game 7.
Pacers -6.5 Point Spread is available at -110 odds

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NEW YORK KNICKS VS INDIANA PACERS GAME 3 TOTAL POINTS: OVER 215.5

The 91 points scored in Game 5 wasn’t just the lowest of the series for Indiana, it was also their lowest point total in 11 games this postseason. On two other occasions they scored in the 90s against Milwaukee in the 1st Round, after both of those games they responded by scoring 120+ in the next one. Playing at home should do the Pacers well here, they have the best Offensive Rating in home games this postseason at 125.3 points per 100 possessions. Their Net Rating in those games is 15.5, only the Orlando Magic posted better numbers in their series vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. As far New York goes, their offensive numbers are decent in road games this postseason. They score 113.2 points per 100 possessions, which ranks 7th best. Their defense is what’s concerning though, only 2 teams have a worse defensive efficiency record on the road at 122.1 points allowed per 100 possessions. This game is all about Indiana and how they respond after a sub-par performance on the road. I think it’s time we got a high scoring game after 3 straight unders in this series. Back the points.
Over 215.5 Total Points is available at -110 odds

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NYK

Boston Celtics logo

BOS

NBA | Tue 10/22, 11:30 PM
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MIN

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LAL

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Indiana Pacers logo

IND

Detroit Pistons logo

DET

NBA | Wed 10/23, 11:00 PM
Brooklyn Nets logo

BKN

Atlanta Hawks logo

ATL

NBA | Wed 10/23, 11:30 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers logo

CLE

Toronto Raptors logo

TOR

NBA | Wed 10/23, 11:30 PM
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MIL

Philadelphia 76ers logo

PHI

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Orlando Magic logo

ORL

Miami Heat logo

MIA

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CHA

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HOU

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NOP

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MEM

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UTA

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