Indiana Pacers (52-40) vs New York Knicks (56-35)
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:30 pm
We cashed on the under in Game 3 between the Knicks and Pacers and while I still like the under 219 in Game 4 quite a lot, I am siding with the Pacers laying the points for my best bet in this matchup. The Pacers won Game 3 by 5 despite the Knicks shooting over 14% better from three-point range as NYK hit over 50% of its threes! We know Anunoby, Robinson, and others remain out, and in my opinion, the only way the Knicks can compete in a game like this is if they go bonkers from three again. While guys like Brunson and DiVincenzo are capable of taking a game over from the perimeter, it is unlikely to see that kind of performance again as the Knicks were only at 37.2% from three during the regular season. The Pacers dominated the paint in Game 3 and scored the far more sustainable buckets. Indiana is playing with momentum and while the Pacers have a few question marks in terms of their availability, I think the Knicks' injury report is too much to overcome in Game 4. Give the Knicks credit for competing as much as they did in Game 3, but I look for a lopsided victory for the Pacers in Game 4 to even up this series.
Ron’s Pick Indiana Pacers: -5.5 -110
AUTHOR: Ron Romanelli
