- The Indiana Pacers have gone 5-1 on the road this postseason. They are six point underdogs on the road tonight
- Jalen Brunson scored 43 points in Game 1 and has +105 odds to score over 30.5 points
NEW YORK – Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals will be in the prime time slot on Friday night as the New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers at 8 PM EST on TNT.
Pacers vs Knicks Game 2 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | +6.0 (-105) | +215 | O 225.0 (-110) |
| Knicks | -6.0 (-115) | -260 | U 225.0 (-110) |
The Pacers pulled off a miraculous comeback in Game 1, winning in overtime after being down by 14 points with 2:45 left in regulation. Legal sports betting sites list them as six point underdogs in Game 2.
The best bet for this game is the Pacers’ moneyline at +215 odds.
Indiana has lost just one game on the road this postseason, going 5-1 away from home and 9-2 overall.
The Knicks are just 3-4 at home in these playoffs, which is surprising considering the home court advantage of Madison Square Garden.
Indiana has proven time and time again that no lead is insurmountable in the NBA and there is no reason to believe that they can’t pull off another win on the road tonight.
Even with the Knicks shooting 51% from the field as a team and attempting 12 more free throws than Indiana in Game 1, the Pacers were able to outpace New York offensively.
Expect another big game from Tyrese Haliburton, who has proven himself as a clutch performer under the brightest lights.
Bet On Brunson Over 30.5 Points
Jalen Brunson had a stellar Game 1, dropping 43 points while shooting 15-25 from the field.
With Indiana playing at a break-neck pace and a primary matchup of Aaron Nesmith, bet on Brunson to light up the scoreboard again with +105 odds to score over 30.5 points.
Brunson averaged just 26 points per game in his second round series against the Boston Celtics while shooting 44.5% from the field, which can be justified by facing one of the best defensive backcourts in the league between Jrue Holiday and Derrick White.
However, he averaged 31.5 points per game against the Detroit Pistons in the first round and cleared 30.5 points in four of six games.
Nesmith, Haliburton, and Andrew Nembhard are all decent defenders, but none the caliber of defender that will truly hinder Brunson’s performance.
Take advantage NBA betting sites being slow to adjust from Brunson’s “down” series against Boston to a much easier matchup in Indiana.
