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Daily Mail
38 minutes ago
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- Daily Mail
New York Knicks shorten from 28/1 to 16/1 to win the NBA Championship following their Game 5 win...mcan Jalen Brunson and Co build on that momentum and push for a title?
The New York Knicks kept their hopes alive of winning the 2024-25 NBA Championship early Friday morning - with Tom Thibodeau's side defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. As a result of their victory at home - the Knicks now trail the Pacers 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Although they looked strong en route to a 17-point victory - Jalen Brunson and Co will need to win Game 6 in Indiana on Sunday morning and Game 7 at home if they are to book their first NBA Finals berth since the 1998-99 season. With the above in mind - let's take a look at the updated odds as to who the favourites are to be crowned NBA champions this season. At the time of writing - the Oklahoma City Thunder are huge odds-on favourites at 1/7 to win the franchise's maiden title. The Thunder cruised to a series win in the Western Conference Finals - with Mark Daigneault's side beating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. Meanwhile, the Pacers are a BOOSTED 7/1 second-favourite, while the Knicks have shortened from 28/1 to 16/1 following their aforementioned win in Game 5. Sky Bet odds to win the NBA Championship: Oklahoma City Thunder 1/7 Indiana Pacers WAS 13/2 NOW 7/1 New York Knicks 16/1
USA Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers: Predictions, picks, odds for Eastern Conference finals
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers: Predictions, picks, odds for Eastern Conference finals Show Caption Hide Caption What can we expect next year from 'Inside the NBA' crew? Shaq shares how he's feeling about the last season of 'Inside the NBA' on TNT and what to look forward to next year on a new network. Sports Seriously The NBA playoffs continue with a crucial Game 6 in the Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks on Saturday night. The Pacers lead the series 3-2. The Knicks extended the series after a dominant 111-94 victory at Madison Square Garden in Game 5. Jalen Brunson scored 32 points to go with five rebounds and five assists. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite battling a bruised left knee to help keep the Knicks' season alive. The series returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the potentially decisive Game 6. The Pacers are determined to finish the series in front of their home crowd and secure their second NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Here is how to watch Saturday's Game 6 between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. KNICKS: Draw up blueprint to beat the Pacers. Can it save their season? Knicks vs Pacers predictions: Eastern Conference finals Game 6 picks USA TODAY: Pacers are unanimous pick Jeff Zillgitt: Pacers 111, Knicks 106 Pacers 111, Knicks 106 Scooby Axson: Pacers 117, Knicks 103 Pacers 117, Knicks 103 Cydney Henderson: Pacers 118, Knicks 113 Pacers 118, Knicks 113 James Williams: Pacers 110, Knicks 105 ESPN: Pacers have a 58% chance of winning According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Indiana Pacers have a 58% chance of beating the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. Bleacher Report: Pacers punch ticket to finals Andy Bailey writes: "With the Knicks' transition offense limited by fewer Pacer turnovers and Indiana a bit more locked in from three, the Pacers should be able to win at home and end this series. As is often the case when a series hits this point (one team having more than one chance to close things out), Indiana appeared to have let its foot off the gas a bit even before the game started. It's human nature to let your mind drift to the fact that you'll get another shot at home in 48 hours. But that won't happen again. Knowing Game 7 would be in New York will force the Pacers to focus and come out far more aggressively on Saturday. And after that win, Indiana will return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000." Draft Kings: Indiana Pacers Julian Edlow writes: I'll take Indy to go wire-to-wire again in Game 6 and advance to the NBA Finals. You can bet them on the double result (lead at halftime and win the game) at even money, and/or lay the -4 on the Pacers at DraftKings Sportsbook." New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 6 odds The Indiana Pacers are favored to beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, according to BetMGM (odds as of evening of Friday, May 30): Spread : Pacers (-3.5) : Pacers (-3.5) Moneyline : Pacers (-175); Knicks (+145) : Pacers (-175); Knicks (+145) Over/under: 219.5 How to watch New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 6 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis) Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis) TV: TNT, truTV TNT, truTV Stream: Sling TV, Max Watch Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6 on Sling Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference finals schedule (Pacers lead series 3-2) All times Eastern; *-if necessary
Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Best Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Player Props, ATS Bets: Can NY Force Game 7?
The Knicks are 4-point road underdogs vs. the Pacers on Saturday night as they look to force a Game 7 at MSG on Monday. The Knicks are 4-point road underdogs vs. the Pacers on Saturday night as they look to force a Game 7 at MSG on Monday. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In just about any series besides the ongoing Eastern Conference Finals battle between the Knicks and Pacers, the jarring contrast between Games 4 and 5 would have shocked even the most plugged-in NBA fans and bettors. But in a matchup in which the road underdog (Indy in Games 1 and 2 and New York in Game 3) won the first three games of the series, with Games 1 and 3 both featuring 20-point comebacks, of course Game 5 was a curveball. Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Betting Odds DK FD bet365 NYK spread +4 (-110) +4 (-110) +4 (-110) IND spread -4 (-110) -4 (-110) -4 (-110) NYK ML +145 +152 +150 IND ML -175 -180 -180 Total 221.5 (o-110; u-110) 221 (o-110; u-110) 221.5 (o-110; u-110) The Knicks looked helpless to stop Tyrese Haliburton and Co. in Game 4 last Tuesday night, but they turned in their best defensive effort of the playoffs two nights later in Game 5 to keep the series alive. After allowing Indiana to rack up 130 points on 51 percent FG shooting and an offensive rating of 126.8 in Game 4, New York stifled the Pacers at MSG two nights later. Indiana finished Game 5 with just 94 points on 40.5 FG shooting, with 20 turnovers and an offensive rating of just 95.4. Outside of heavy workloads for Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, it's hard to pinpoint what to expect tonight. That won't stop us from giving out our favorite Knicks vs. Pacers player props and best bets for tonight's game, though. How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET Channel: TNT/truTV/Max Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals Series Odds DraftKings : NYK +290; IND -360 FanDuel : NYK +290; IND -360 bet365 : NYK +270; IND -340 Best Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Player Props This is the rare case where it makes sense to deviate from our stance on obvious prop plays, which is that they're usually not the way to go. Given how unlikely it is that Indiana is suddenly going to unearth an answer for either Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns, though (besides getting them in foul trouble and off the court), we like them both to have big nights, again, in Game 6. Jalen Brunson Over 31.5 Points (-102 at FanDuel) -- 1 unit Brunson's raw numbers this postseason are the first sign that this is the rare instance where taking a player at even money to score 32 points is justifiable. He's averaging 33 points in this series, with 31 or more in four of five. This posteason, in 17 games, he's scored 30 or more points 10 times, and that's despite Boston holding him under 30 points in five of six games in that series. More importantly, Brunson has been able to beat whoever the Pacers have thrown at him, and top wing defender Aaron Nesmith's coming off a concerning showing for Indy. After appearing to sprain his ankle late in Game 3, Nesmith was effective on both ends of the court in Game 4 (16 points in 32 minutes), but he didn't look like himself in Game 5, as he played just 16 minutes -- well below his postseason average of 29.5 minutes per game. Looking at his efficiency, Brunson has shot at least 48 percent from the field in four of five games in this series, his usage rate has stayed above 30 percent in all but Game 5, and his true shooting and effective field goal percentages have both been consistently jaw-dropping. Unless he quickly gets in substantial foul trouble and/or tonight's game is played at a snail's pace, Brunson should be able to cash this ambitious points prop. Karl-Anthony Towns Over 34.5 Pts + Rebs (+100 at FD) -- 1 unit The question for prop bettors eyeing Towns tonight is whether to take his points, rebounds, or points + rebounds (P+R) prop. There's a strong case that the right answer is "D) all of the above," but we're going to stick with just one here. For a guy who has averaged 37.2 P+R per game in this series, the most value lies in taking Towns at even money to reach 35 P+R. Despite dealing with foul trouble in almost every game of this series, Towns has been able to bully the Pacers' bigs as both a scorer and a rebounder. And remember, he also averaged over 30 points per game and 12 rebounds per game in three regular-season Knicks vs. Pacers matchups. I expect more of the same tonight from Towns as he looks to keep the Knicks' season alive. He cleared this line in Game 5 despite going 1-for-4 from 3 and making a series-low 3 free throws on a series-low 5 free-throw attempts (he's averaging 6 made FT on 7.4 FTA in the series). Also worth noting: he had 17 points and 10 rebounds at halftime on Thursday night, but he committed three fouls in the third quarter, which forced him to the bench for more than half of that frame. We won't jinx this by calling it a slam-dunk, but there are a lot of reasons to trust Towns to reach this number, especially if he somehow manages to avoid foul trouble. Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Pick, Best Bets Nothing would shock me in this game, which is a stay-away in a lot of ways given how up-and-down both these teams have been throughout the ECF. But between how well the Knicks defended the Pacers in Game 5 and how few answers Indiana has come up with for Brunson and Towns, I'm going with New York to force a Game 7 in a series that has felt destined to go the distance since it got underway last week. In addition to New York to cover, let's also go with Indiana to get an early spark from its home crowd and cover the tight first-quarter spread. Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Best Bets: Knicks +4 (-110 at FanDuel) -- 0.5 units Pacers 1Q -1.5 (-106 at FD) -- 0.5 units Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Bet365 Bonus Code WEEK365: Claim $150 Promo for MLB, PGA, Knicks-Pacers
The bet365 bonus code WEEK365 will drive a $150 bonus for MLB and PGA action this weekend, plus Game 6 of Knicks vs. Pacers. The bet365 bonus code WEEK365 will drive a $150 bonus for MLB and PGA action this weekend, plus Game 6 of Knicks vs. Pacers. The bet365 bonus code WEEK365 will deliver a pick between two offers ahead of the key Game 6 clash between the Knicks and Pacers tonight. After locking in, new users can elect to score a $150 promo or $1,000 bet offer for the NBA Playoffs or turn it around on MLB, PGA and more this weekend. With this first-time wager, a brand new customer such as yourself will get to pick from a $150 bonus deal or $1,000 in a first bet safety net. Whichever choice you make, that welcome offer will get applied to your initial wager on bet365 today. bet365 Bonus Code WEEK365 for Knicks-Pacers Game 6 The NBA Eastern Conference Finals continues on as the Knicks and Pacers battle for their spot in the Finals. While watching the game, don't pass on using the bet365 bonus code to get your new welcome offer. bet365 is the only sportsbook that will allow you to pick an offer that works specifically for you. For example, say that you aren't sure of what market to bet on tonight since this series has been so evenly matched. There is no need to worry, because bet365 has an offer just for you. Wager $5 on any market you want and, win or lose, the sportsbook will send you $150 in bonus bets. This could be a wager on the Knicks to win, the Pacers to win, a player prop like Myles Turner's rebound total, the over or under, or even who will score the first basket of the game. Regardless of how that bet ends up settling, you will get the bonus. Alternatively, bettors who want to make a statement on their first wager tonight can choose the $1,000 first bet safety net. Go big with this offer as the sportsbook will cover any wager, up to $1K, in bonus bets. A bet using this offer could be a $600 wager on the Pacers moneyline. If that play happened to win, you would collect cash just like any other bet. However, if it lost, bet365 would send back $600 in bonus bets to your account. SGP Boosts for Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Lay claim to your welcome offer and then venture over to the bet365 app, where you can find a ton of other betting options for the game tonight. One of the major advantages of bet365 is that it pre-boosts SGPs for any major market sporting event. Check out some of the SGPs that are currently available at bet365 right here: Jalen Brunson 30+ points, Karl-Anthony Towns 25+ points, Pascal Siakam 20+ points and Tyrese Haliburton 15+ points (was +700, boosted to +800) Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby EACH to make 3+ threes (was +625, boosted to +750) Jalen Brunson, Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton EACH to have 25+ points (was +1100, boosted to +1400) Karl-Anthony Towns 25+ points, 10+ rebounds and 3+ made threes (was +400, boosted to +450) Setting Up Account With bet365 Bonus Code WEEK365 Use this list below of essential information that will need to be provided in order for your application to be processed. You will also need to input the bet365 bonus code when prompted. Full legal name Birthdate Home address Geolocation of your device Initial cash deposit Bank account and routing number Bonus bets will arrive in your account after your bet settles and will stay available to you for seven (7) days. Unused bets will expire after this time period. The bonus bets will be separate wagers that do not have to be used on the same market. Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
USA Today
5 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
BetMGM Bonus Code WIREBG150: Grab $150 in Bonus Bets for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 & More
BetMGM Bonus Code WIREBG150: Grab $150 in Bonus Bets for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 & More The New York Knicks refuse to leave the NBA playoffs quietly. After Thursday's big win at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks get to play Game 6 tonight on the Indiana Pacers' home floor in hopes of pushing the Eastern Conference finals series to the limit. If you're excited about this one, then now's an ideal time to grab these special BetMGM bonus code welcome offers. If you're playing in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia, you'll sign up with the BetMGM bonus code WIREBG150 that hands you $150 in bonus bets just for winning a $10 first bet. that hands you $150 in bonus bets just for winning a $10 first bet. If you're in any other state where BetMGM operates, you'll jump on the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE that guarantees a protected bet up to $1,500. You're not going to find any other sportsbook promos as big. It's amazing how quickly the NBA narrative can change. 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