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by Lou Aguila in NBA Picks
The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers rekindle their rivalry in this year’s Eastern Conference final starting on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.
The Knicks punched their ticket to their first East finals appearance in 25 years after dethroning the defending champion, the Boston Celtics, in 6 games. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have provided the Knicks a reliable 1-2 punch, while key players OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Mikaal Bridges flourish on both ends of the floor.
The Pacers also made it to their second straight Eastern Conference finals appearance after trouncing the No.1 team in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in 5 games. Tyrese Haliburton continued to silence his critics, averaging 17.4 points and 7.0 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. Pascal Siakam has been Mr. Reliable for Indiana this postseason, giving his team the energy along with the production in the crucial moments of their first two series.
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Indiana Pacers - New York Knicks: Form Analysis
The New York Knicks eliminated the Detroit Pistons in six games before putting on a two-way masterclass to knock over the 2024 NBA champions Boston Celtics, from this year’s playoffs. The Knicks rank 8th in points per game (106.8 ppg) and 5th in points allowed per game (105.9) this postseason.
“Jalen Brunson is averaging a team-high 28.8 points on 44 FG% and 7.7 assists per game this postseason, emerging as the heart and soul of this year’s Knicks postseason run.”
The Indian Pacers ousted the Milwaukee Bucks for the second straight playoffs, getting it done in 5 games. They proceeded to obliterate the Cleveland Cavaliers, also in 5 games, behind terrific defense and clutch shooting, especially from their point guard Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton is averaging 17.4 points and 9.3 assists in 32.8 minutes per game in the postseason, adding another layer of intrigue to his upcoming matchup with Jalen Brunson.
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Indiana Pacers & New York Knicks Squad Analysis
The Knicks are all healthy to play their first Eastern Conference final in a decade. After years of postseason heartbreaks due to injuries, Lady Luck is finally smiling on the Knickerbockers, who shattered all kinds of expectations in Karl Anthony Town’s first year in blue and orange uniforms.
Aside from Isaiah Jackson, who are ruled out for the entire postseason, the Pacers are also coming in healthy and ready to lock horns with their archrivals Knicks.
Indiana is a team that banks on their depth. Aside from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, the Pacers’ key to success in this series will depend on the production of the other guys, such as Benedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Myles Turner, and Obbi Toppin.
Indiana Pacers - New York Knicks Key Points
- New York is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
- New York is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
- Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
- Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
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Our Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Knicks defend home court in Game 1
Why we should bet on the Knicks to cover -4.5 points: New York has beaten Indiana 2 out of 3 times in the regular season, and they did it convincingly via double-digit wins. Playing at MSG, the Knicks will get the support of the whole New York metropolitan area in this series, underscoring the importance of this game for every Knicks fan in the city. Karl Anthony Towns has to put up better numbers against the Indiana Pacers because the Knicks’ final bid will heavily hinge on what he brings to the table.
Why we should not bet on the Pacers to win in Game 1: The Pacers are 1-2 against the Knicks in the regular season. The Knicks’ tall frontline of Towns and Mitchell Robinson could pose problems to the Pacers, who have Myles Turner as the only big man who can match up with the size and physicality Towns provides for the Knicks. Towns dominated in both the Knicks’ regular-season wins vs. the Pacers, posting 21 points and 15 boards in a 123-98 win on October 25 and 40 points and 10 rebounds in a 128-110 win on February 12.
Our betting prediction for the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: Knicks -4.5 Points
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Karl Anthony Towns 40+ on combined points + rebounds + assists
Like I mentioned above, Karl-Anthony Towns will be the difference-maker for the Knicks in this series. He dominated the Pacers in both victories they have against them, and I wouldn’t be even shocked if he drops another 40+ double-double on Indiana’s head in Game 1. The Pacers are long and agile defensive teams, but they don’t have the bulk and the size to contain Towns for 45 minutes, not to mention that the Knicks' big man can pass the rock too.
Our betting prediction for the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: Karl Anthony Towns 40+ on points + rebounds + assists
Total OVER 223.5 Points
The Knicks and the Pacers have combined for 239.0 points per game in three regular-season games. The intensity of the postseason will definitely affect their scoring average to some degree, but I don’t think that would stop these teams from averaging at least 115 points per game in this series. The Pacers torched the Cavaliers by dropping multiple 120+ point outputs, while the Knicks picked up their offense in their last two wins vs. the Celtics, averaging 120.5 points between Games 4 and 6. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games and 4 of New York's last 5 games against Indiana.
Our betting prediction for the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: Total Over 223.0 points
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