Pacers vs Knicks NBA Game 6 Pick: Can Indy Wrap Up The Series? (May 31)

• The Indiana Pacers look to bounce back after suffering a double-digit loss.
• Meanwhile, the New York Knicks staved off elimination and aim to force a Game 7.
• These squads last played on May 29, with the Knicks claiming a 17-point victory.

Saturday’s NBA slate features the Indiana Pacers hosting the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Can Indiana close out the series in our Pacers vs Knicks Game 6 pick?

Pacers vs Knicks Game 5 Recap

After taking three of the first four games of the series, the Pacers were thoroughly defeated by a 111-94 margin in Game 5. The good news is they still have a chance to close out the series on their home floor.

In a game in which only three players reached double figures, Bennedict Mathurin led the way with a 23-point, nine-rebound effort off the bench.

Pascal Siakam finished with 15 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Obi Toppin contributed 11 points off the bench.

On the other side, the Knicks’ offense was once again powered by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Brunson finished with a game-high 32 points, five rebounds, and five assists.

Towns scored 24 points for the third straight game, along with 13 rebounds and three assists.

The Pacers trailed by 17 points heading into the final frame. Given how the series has gone thus far, no lead has been safe.

However, New York led this one wire-to-wire while holding Indiana to its lowest scoring output of the postseason.

Pacers vs Knicks Game 6 Pick: Does Indy Advance Or Does New York Force A Game 7?

Despite suffering their worst loss of the series, the Pacers enter this matchup as a 3.5-point favorite (per BetOnline). Here are a few betting trends to consider for both teams ahead of Game 6.

• The Pacers are 16-4 straight-up (SU) in their last 20 games at home.
• Indiana is 5-2 against the spread in its previous seven outings.
• New York is 6-3 overall when playing as the underdog.
• The Knicks are 7-2 ATS in their previous nine road matchups.

With their backs against the wall, the Knicks won a game they had to have to extend their postseason. However, let’s not forget that the series would have been over if not for the Pacers letting one slip through their fingers in Game 3.

With that in mind, Indiana will bounce back when these teams clash on Saturday night.

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