Indiana Pacers vs NY Knicks Prediction 5-17-24 Picks

The NY Knicks and Indiana Pacers meet Friday in Game 6 East Second Round NBA Playoffs action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Indiana Pacers vs NY Knicks Prediction.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks will advance to the conference finals for the first time since the 1999-00 season with a victory here. The Knicks are 2-3 SU on the road in these NBA playoffs. The NY Knicks are averaging 110.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 33.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 15.9 points and 4 rebounds. Josh Hart is the third double-digit scorer and Alec Burks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 39.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per Game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers need a win to save their season and face a game 7 on Sunday. The Pacers are 5-0 SU at home in these NBA playoffs. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 112.6 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.8 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.5 points and 5 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Andrew Nembhard is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers vs NY Knicks Injury Report

The Pacers will remain without Bennedict Mathurin, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury and hasn’t played since March 5. Julius Randle, Bojan Bogdanovic and Mitchell Robinson are out for the season for the Knicks. O.G. Anunoby is also expected to miss Game 6, but there is belief his return could follow this Game, according to recent reports.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won five of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Pacers have lost eight of their last 10 playoff games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Pacers following a home win.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five playoff games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.

Indiana Pacers vs NY Knicks Prediction

The Indiana Pacers should be favored at home, where they have yet to lose a Game in these playoffs. The Pacers have a front-runner feel where they play their best ball in comfortable situations, and certain players have more of a pep in their step at home. It would also be cool to see a Game 7 between the Pacers and Knicks, given the History and the way this series has been tight. With that said, the value is with the Knicks and the free points. While Games have been close, the Knick’s best play has been more impressive, and they have the ultimate closer in Brunson if this Game comes down to the wire.

Also, there was an extra day of rest, which I believe benefits the Knicks more given their injury situation and miles logged for active players. Not playing since Tuesday, the Knicks had a chance to rest up and get guys fresh for a potential close out game. Give me the points in a game the Knicks could win outright.