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by Matt Lowrimore in NBA Picks
Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals will continue on Sunday as the Indiana Pacers will now host the New York Knicks at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game to see if the Pacers can take a commanding series lead or if the Knicks can show some fight to get back into this series.
New York enters this game in a dangerous spot as they now trail in the series 2-0. The Knicks failed to win either of their home games, losing in Game 2 by a score of 114-109 on Friday night. New York saw four of their five starters score in double figures, including Jalen Brunson, who scored a team-high 36 points.
As for Indiana, they are in the best spot they could be in, knowing that if they can defend their home court, they will advance to the NBA Finals. The Pacers saw six players score in double figures and were led by Pascal Siakam, who scored a game-high 39 points.
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New York Knicks - Indiana Pacers: Form Analysis
The Pacers continue to impress this postseason, and have now won four games in a row, going back to the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and both games on the road for the second straight series. During their four-game win streak, the Pacers are averaging 123.8 points per game while allowing 114.5 points per game.
“The Indiana Pacers are the highest scoring team remaining in the playoffs, averaging 119.1 points per game.”
The Knicks, on the other hand, have lost two games in a row for the first time this postseason. Their defense has let them down in the Eastern Conference Finals so far, as they are allowing an average of 126 points per game, while scoring an average of 122 points per game.
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New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers Squad Analysis
As great as Tyrese Haliburton has been for the Pacers during the playoffs, Pascal Siakam has overall been Indiana’s best player, averaging 20.3 points per game. He is averaging 28 points through Games 1 and 2 of this series, while shooting 22 of 39 (56.4%) from the field.
“The Pacers have five players who are averaging at least 14.4 points per game or more in the playoffs.”
For the Knicks, their best player by far has been Jalen Brunson. He is averaging 30.4 points per game in the playoffs and 39.5 points per game through Games 1 and 2.
New York Knicks - Indiana Pacers Key Points
- The Pacers are 4-1 SU at home this postseason
- The Pacers are 3-2 ATS at home this postseason
- The Pacers are averaging 118.4 points at home this postseason
- The Knicks are averaging 104.8 points on the road this postseason
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Our New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
For the first time in this series, the Pacers are now the favorites. Their blend of a balanced offense and timely defense has propelled them to potentially make the NBA Finals, if they can defend their home court.
The Pacers are 3-1 SU at home in the playoffs, winning their games by an average margin of 12 points per game.
Add in the fact that the Knicks’ morale has taken a hit after their monumental collapse in Game 1 and their inability to close out Game 2. Jalen Brunson might be the best player on the court, but the Pacers are the better team. For that reason, our Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks prediction is: Indiana Pacers ML.New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers - Other Interesting Picks
Aaron Nesmith Over 1.5 Made Threes
Our second prediction for Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Finals will target Aaron Nesmith from the Indiana Pacers to make at least two three-pointers. Nesmith has been on fire from three-point range in this series, making 10 of 12 (83.3%) of his three-point attempts.
Further, throughout the playoffs as a whole, Nesmith has made 37 of his 68 (54.4%) three-point attempts and has made a least two three-pointers in 9 of the Pacers’ 12 playoffs games. Simply put, the Knicks continue to leave Nesmith open on the three-point line; therefore, our second Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks prediction is: Aaron Nesmith Over 1.5 Made Threes.Jackpot Pools
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