The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks battle in Game 1 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Monday. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Regular-season series: Pacers won 2-1
The Pacers took down the Bucks 120-98 Thursday to cover as 6-point home favorites and win their 1st-round series 4-2. F Obi Toppin'scored a team-high 21 points off the bench, while G Tyrese Haliburton'(17 points and 10 assists) had a double-double. Indiana shot 54.1% from the field in the win.
New York took down Philadelphia 118-115 Thursday to cover as a 3-point road underdog and win its 1st-round series 4-2. G Jalen Brunson'scored a game-high 41 points with 12 assists for a double-double, while G Josh Hart'(16 points and 14 rebounds) also had a double-double. The Knicks shot 46.2% from the field in the win.