- The Indiana Pacers have gone 5-2 at home this postseason and are 3.5-point favorites for Game 6 on Saturday.
- Jalen Brunson has averaged 28 points per game on the road this postseason, while his line is at 31.5 points.
INDIANAPOLIS – Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals shifts back to Indiana on Saturday as the Pacers will host the New York Knicks once again for a chance to earn a spot in the NBA Finals.
Pacers vs Knicks Game 6 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | +3.5 (-105) | +145 | O 219.5 (-110) |
| Pacers | -3.5 (-115) | -170 | U 219.5 (-110) |
The Knicks won Game 5 at home handily by a final score of 111-94. Legal sports betting sites have the Pacers listed as home favorites in Game 6.
Bet on the Pacers to cover the three and a half point spread at -115 odds and secure their spot in the Finals.
Indiana struggled offensively in Game 5, scoring just 94 points, their lowest output this postseason.
Tyrese Haliburton scored just eight points and only attempted seven shots after a 32 point masterclass in Game 4.
The Knicks played a solid game defensively, holding the Pacers to 40.5% shooting from the field. Indiana attempted seven more free throws than New York but the Knicks took 15 more field goal attempts and made 14 more shots than the Pacers, which was ultimately the deciding factor of the game.
Rick Carlisle has consistently been praised for his coaching this postseason and for good reason. Expect Indiana to make some adjustments to get Haliburton going and the offense to get back on track.
Jalen Brunson Under 31.5 Points
Jalen Brunson has been great during this series, averaging 33 points per game while shooting 51.4% from the field.
NBA betting sites have set his point total at 31.5 for Game 6. Take the odds at -120 for him to score under that mark.
Throughout this playoff run, Brunson has averaged 28 points per game on the road as compared to 31.9 at home. He has scored over 31 points on the road just twice this postseason, both in the first round against the Detroit Pistons. He did score 31 points in Game 4 at Indiana, but he also shot 12 free throws in that game, his third most in any game these playoffs.
Indiana will likely key on Brunson after consecutive 30+ point performances. Expect Brunson to score between the 20-30 point range.
