New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers: Predictions, picks, odds for Eastern Conference finals
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 vs Pacers predictions: Eastern Conference finals Game 6 picks
Paste BN: Pacers are unanimous pick
- Jeff Zillgitt: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
- Scooby Axson: Pacers 117, Knicks 103
- Cydney Henderson: 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)
- Moneyline: Pacers (-175); Knicks (+145)
- Over/under: 219.5
How to watch New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 6
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
- TV: 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)
- Game 1: Pacers 138, Knicks 135 (OT)
- Game 2: Pacers 114, Knicks 109
- Game 3, Knicks 106, Pacers 100
- Game 4, Pacers 130, Knicks 121
- Game 5: Knicks 111, Pacers 94
- Game 6, May 31: Knicks at Pacers | TNT, 8 p.m.
- Game 7, June 2: Pacers at Knicks | TNT, 8 p.m.*
All times Eastern; *-if necessary