Pacers vs Knicks

New York enters this matchup riding a wave of up and down momentum, taking some good wins coming into this series and a brutally close loss in Game 1 of this series, while Indiana is looking to take both games inside MSG to start this series. The Knicks’ starters stand out, even with some wear and tear starting to show, and the home crowd energy at the Garden has consistently elevated their performance. Indiana’s interior defense is hampered by lingering issues, making it tougher for them to slow down New York’s aggressive attack. The Knicks also possess a versatile defensive presence that can challenge Indiana’s top playmaker, whose efficiency has dropped in tough road environments.

Honestly, with New York hungry to take Game 2 before heading to Indiana, it makes sense to lean toward the Knicks here. The combination of home-court advantage, better defence, and top level scorring just feels like the safer play—so laying the juice on New York is a smart move rather than chasing the underdog.

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Indiana’s fast-paced style and added scoring depth have consistently led to high totals in this matchup, while the Knicks’ strong offensive efficiency at home adds to the outlook for another big number. Recent meetings between these teams have routinely cleared the 230 mark, and both sides remain highly motivated with playoff seeding still in play. The rest day should keep legs fresh, and both lineups are expected to be close to full strength.

Honestly, with the way these teams push the tempo and fill it up, the over looks like a solid play. Neither group is likely to take their foot off the gas with playoff positioning on the line, and the odds here are fair. Hitting the over on 225.5 feels like a strong B-grade wager to me.

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Indiana comes into this game with strong momentum, taking a great comeback win in Game 1 and applying pressure on New York. The Knicks are still dealing with lingering issues as wear and tear start to set in for the starters at this point of the postseason, which puts added strain on their rotation. Indiana’s ability to stretch the floor and exploit matchup advantages could challenge New York, especially with the Knicks carrying extra minutes and a recent trend of not covering the spread.

Honestly, getting six points with an Indiana team that’s playing desperate and looking to grab the tiebreaker feels like a solid move. New York has been grinding but hasn’t looked quite as sharp down the stretch, so the Pacers +6 is a play that makes sense for both value and potential.

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