The 6-seed Indiana Pacers meet the 2-seed New York Knicks in Game 2 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Wednesday. The Knicks lead the series 1-0. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 8 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.
The Pacers fell just short of stealing home-court advantage in Game 1, covering as 6-point dogs in a 121-117 loss. G Tyrese Haliburton had just 6 points on 2-for-6 shooting, but he pitched in with 8 dimes and 4 steals. He took the blame for the loss and vowed to be more aggressive in Game 2, but you really have to wonder about a bout of back spasms that has him forever questionable. If he’s compromised at all physically, this is going to be a short series.
Has there been a better story in the NBA than G Jalen Brunson in several years? He dropped 43 in Game 1, which marked his 4th-straight 40-point effort. He’s averaging 36.6 points and 8.6 assists per game in these playoffs. It’s a different style, but he really reminds me of Hall of Famer Allen Iverson but with a better supporting cast.
Pacers at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:51 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Knicks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +4.5 (-105) | Knicks -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)