Pacers vs Knicks Picks and Prediction – 5/6/2024

Pacers vs Knicks Prediction

The Eastern Conference Semifinals will get underway on Monday night, when the Indiana Pacers travel to the World’s Most Famous Arena to face the New York Knicks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The sixth-seeded Pacers finished a game above .500 on the road during the regular season and rank third in the postseason in offensive efficiency. On Thursday, Indiana shot 54 percent from the field during a 120-98 home victory versus Milwaukee. 

Obi Toppin led a balanced Indiana scoring attack with 21 points (8-15 FG) and eight rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench. T.J. McConnell continued his stellar play with 20 points (7-9 FG) and nine assists. All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton added 17 points and ten assists for the Pacers. 

The New York Knicks have reached the second round of the playoffs in consecutive years and won 27 of 41 home games during the regular season. The second-seeded Knicks are the top rebounding team in the playoffs and are doing a great job taking care of the ball. On Thursday, New York closed out a highly entertaining first round series with a 118-115 road victory against Philadelphia. 

All-Star G Jalen Brunson poured in a game-high 41 points on 13-for-27 shooting and dished out 12 assists. Donte DiVincenzo knocked down 5-for-9 from long distance and finished with 23 points. OG Anunoby added 19 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks.