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Newsweek
3 days ago
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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.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
Pacers vs Knicks Game Highlights The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers, 111-94, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers now lead the series 3-2 with Game 6 taking place on Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET on TNT. Top Performers – Indiana Bennedict Mathurin – 23 PTS | 9 REB Pascal Siakam – 15 PTS | REB | 5 AST Tyrese Haliburton – 8 PTS | 6 AST | 2-7 FG Indiana held to under 100+ PTS for the first time this postseason Only times the Pacers were held to 100 PTS or less in this postseason 5/25/2025 Game 3 - Loss to NYK, 106-100 Tonight Game 5 - Loss to NYK 94-111 The Pacers starters had just 37 PTS while their bench had 57. Pacers lose first road game in L7 games (came in with 6 straight Ws) 1:02 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Newsweek
5 days ago
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- Newsweek
Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5 Betting Odds, Best Bets: Can NYK Keep ECF Alive?
As of Thursday afternoon, the Knicks are 4.5-point favorites at home vs. the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. As of Thursday afternoon, the Knicks are 4.5-point favorites at home vs. the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 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. Despite Karl-Anthony Towns being listed as questionable and the Indiana Pacers' 3-1 series lead, the New York Knicks are the clear favorites in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight at Madison Square Garden. Towns' status is a major concern for the Knicks, who list their All-Star center as questionable. For the Pacers, SF Aaron Nesmith is also listed as a game-time decision tonight, though both players are expected to be in action. Nesmith logged 32-plus minutes in Game 4 and finished with 16 points on 5-for-9 FG shooting after spraining his ankle in Game 3. Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5 Betting Odds DK FD bet365 IND spread +4.5 (-108) +4.5 (-114) +4.5 (-115) NYK spread -4.5 (-112) -4.5 (-106) -4.5 (-105) IND ML +142 +152 +150 NYK ML -170 -180 -180 Total 222.5 (o-108; u-112) 223 (o-110; u-110) 222 (o-110; u-110) How to Watch Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5 Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET Channel: TNT/truTV/Max Pacers vs. Knicks Eastern Conference Finals Winner Odds DraftKings : IND -600; NYK +450 : IND -600; NYK +450 FanDuel : IND -650; NYK +480 : IND -650; NYK +480 bet365: OKC -700; NYK +500 Pacers vs. Knicks Analysis, Betting Picks Can New York Slow Down Haliburton, Pacers? The Knicks were torched by Tyrese Haliburton (32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, 0 turnovers) and Indiana in Game 4 on Tuesday. The Pacers hung 130 points on Jalen Brunson and Co., with an offensive rating of 126.8 and an effective field goal percentage of 58.5 to go with their 45-of-88 night from the field. The Pacers bogged down offensively in the second half of Game 3, but they have otherwise been outstanding throughout this series, by both counting stats and efficiency metrics. They finished Game 1 with 138 points and an offensive rating of 128.7, then scored 114 points (offensive rating: 123.4) in Game 2. After starting Game 3 strong, they went cold after halftime in that one en route to a 106-100 loss. Indiana posted by far its worst numbers of the series in that game due to its 42-point second half. In fact, it finished that contest with series lows in not only points (100), but also offensive rating (104.9), field goal percentage (44.2) and effective FG percentage (47.4). If we ignore, for a second, the eye test -- which has screamed that the Pacers' fast-paced attack is too much for the Knicks -- the numbers alone make it hard not to believe that Game 3 was an outlier, and that the Pacers will once again be able to light up the scoreboard tonight. Can Brunson, Towns Carry New York To Shootout Victory? If the Knicks indeed need a massive offensive performance to keep this series alive, the good news is that Brunson (who is averaging 33.3 ppg in this series) and Towns (25.8 ppg in this series) have both been able to score on the Pacers at will. Tonight, though, with Towns battling a knee contusion and Brunson on the verge of wearing down amid the pressure he's under as a defender, I don't think that duo will have enough to pull out a victory. And remember, Towns (35 points) and Brunson (43) combined to score 78 in Game 1 at home, and New York still lost that contest. Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5 Best Bets Obviously, New York could stay alive if it gets big scoring games from OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and the rest of the Knicks' supporting cast. But based on how this matchup has played out to date, that doesn't feel like the most likely outcome tonight. While writing off the desperate Knicks at home is a bold way to go, taking the Pacers to (at least) cover feels like the right play tonight. I also like the Pacers to go over their team total of 109.5. That number feels well within reach, to say the least, for a team that has A) scored at least 114 points in 11 of its 14 playoff games and B) is averaging 120.5 points per game in the ECF. Pacers +4.5 (-108 at DraftKings) -- 1 unit Pacers Team Total Over 109.5 (-110 at DK) -- 1 unit 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
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Knicks vs. Pacers Game 4 Betting Odds, Best Bets: IND Slight Home Favorite
Oddsmakers expect another close matchup in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers on Tuesday night. Oddsmakers expect another close matchup in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers on Tuesday night. 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. After memorable finishes in Games 1, 2 and 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks and Pacers meet in another must-see showdown on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. There are several burning questions in Game 4. The status of Pacers SF Aaron Nesmith, who will reportedly be a game-time decision tonight (ankle), whether Indiana can keep Karl-Anthony Towns in check and what to expect from Jalen Brunson -- who has been outstanding offensively but struggled on D -- are just a few of the unknowns in a series that has already served up a number of plot twists. Knicks vs. Pacers Game 4 Betting Odds DK FD bet365 NYK spread +2.5 (-112) +2.5 (-106) +2.5 (-110) IND spread -2.5 (-108) -2.5 (-114) -2.5 (-110) NYK ML +114 +124 +120 IND ML -135 -146 -140 Total 220.5 (o-110; u-110) 220 (o-108; u-112) 219.5 (o-110; u-110) How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers Game 4 Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET Channel: TNT/Max Pacers vs. Knicks Series Winner Odds (as of May 27) The Knicks entered the series as clear favorites to advance to the Finals, but Indiana became the heavy favorite after winning Games 1 and 2 at Madison Square Garden. Given that they would regain homecourt advantage with a win, the Knicks would likely head back to NY as the betting favorites with a W in Game 4, while the series would be all but over if Indiana were able to take a 3-1 lead tonight. DraftKings : IND -230; NYK +190 : IND -230; NYK +190 FanDuel : IND -220; NYK +184 : IND -220; NYK +184 bet365: IND -210; NYK +175 Knicks vs. Pacers Game 4 Prediction, Analysis Game 3 was a strange one in a few ways, as the Pacers jumped out to a big early lead and managed to get both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble. But New York found a way to slow the game down in the second half, and the Pacers' offense struggled to create good looks in the halfcourt, scoring just 42 second-half points after building a 58-45 lead at halftime. It's hard to pick against the Knicks tonight after they outscored Indiana 36-20 in the fourth quarter of Game 3. Tonight's game will tell us a lot about whether New York has found something sustainable on D to stress the Indiana offense, or whether the Pacers' second-half struggles in Game 3 were an isolated issue. With Nesmith questionable and the Pacers coming off a loss in a game where both Brunson and Towns struggled for three quarters, tonight's matchup feels like a favorable spot for the Knicks, especially if NY reserves Landry Shamet and Delon Wright can build on their solid showings in Game 3. Knicks vs. Pacers Game 4 Best Bets The best plays tonight feel like the Knicks on the moneyline and the Under, as Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau's sudden trust in Shamet and Wright could allow New York to make this a slow-paced, halfcourt battle. Knicks moneyline (+124 at FanDuel) -- 1 unit Under 220.5 (-110 at DraftKings) -- 1 unit 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
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Best Thunder vs. Timberwolves Player Props, ATS Bets: Can MIN Even Series?
Can Julius Randle and the Timberwolves pull off another upset of NBA Finals favorite Oklahoma City on Monday night? Can Julius Randle and the Timberwolves pull off another upset of NBA Finals favorite Oklahoma City on Monday night? 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. The spread tonight in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals tells us we're in for the third straight entertaining clash between the Knicks and the Pacers. Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 4 Odds DK FD bet365 OKC spread +2.5 (-112) +2 (-110) +2 (-110) MIN spread -2.5 (-108) -2 (-110) -2 (-110) OKC ML +105 +108 +110 MIN ML -125 -126 -130 Total 224 (o-110; u-110) 223.5 (o-114; u-106) 224 (o-110; u-110) How to Watch Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 4 Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET Channel: TNT/Max Thunder vs. Timberwolves Series Odds (as of May 26) DraftKings : NYK +400; IND -525 FanDuel : NYK +430; IND -590 bet365 : NYK +375; -500 Best Thunder vs. Wolves Game 4 Player Props Mitchell Robinson Over 9.5 Rebounds (+105 at DK) -- 1 unit If it was hard to come away from watching Game 2 without expecting to see a lot more of the Knicks' backup center throughout the rest of this series. Thunder vs. Wolves Game 4 Pick, Best Bets The reasons not to like the Knicks in this series (besides the fact that they're down 0-2, of course) are mounting quickly, especially on the defensive end. Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 4 Best Bets: Over 223.5 (-114 at FanDuel) -- 1 unit Pacers Team Total Over 112.5 (-112 at DraftKings) -- 1 unit 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.
