Knicks vs Pacers Prediction, Picks and Odds for NBA Finals Game 5

It’s sink or swim for the Orange and Blue heading into Game 5, with their season on the line. No stress. Down 3-1 with no room for error, they’ll need to come hungry. The NBA odds have Indiana as +4.5 underdogs, and you’d be crazy not to grab that given how they’ve been playing.

So, let’s get right to it and see why Indiana has the better NBA futures to wrap this series up.

Knicks vs Pacers NBA Finals Prediction

Once again, New York proves that playing no transition defense and leaving the perimeter wide open is a reliable way to lose. Meanwhile, Indiana continues to shine, hitting open shots and playing good defense. Look, I don’t care if the Knicks have home court or not – I don’t see them climbing out of the hole they’ve dug. My NBA predictions? Give me Indiana to stay hot, run away with this, and punch their Finals ticket.

Score Prediction: Pacers 121, Knicks 115

Knicks vs Pacers Best NBA Player Props Today

• OG Anunoby Under 1.5 Assists (-103)

With New York facing elimination, I’m fading SF OG Anunoby under 1.5 assists as one of my NBA player props today. This shouldn’t surprise you. Anunoby is not a playmaker in this offense – when he gets the ball, he looks to score. In a must-win game, that won’t change. Factor in that he finished with just one assist last game, and I’d say everything points to Anunoby staying cold in the passing department – no?

• Jalen Brunson Under 6.5 Assists (+120)

Facing a 3-1 hole, the Knicks‘ main core will stay aggressive and looking to score, which is why I’m adding PG Jalen Brunson to stay under 6.5 assists in my NBA player props. Look, Brunson can create for others, but let’s be real, he’s been more focused on piling up the points rather than dishing. With the season on the line at home, I expect Brunson to play greedier and try to be the savior.

• Andrew Nembhard Over 10.5 Points (-127)

After Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 4 outburst, expect the Knicks’ defense to zero in on him, so for more NBA picks, I like Andrew Nembhard to score over 10.5 points. He’s gone over that mark in both road games this series, and with Halliburton drawing the spotlight, Nembhard should have room to work. Despite shooting 1-of-9 last game, he’s shown he can step up. Don’t overthink it. Back Nembhard to hit double digits again.

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Knicks vs Pacers Moneyline Pick

This is one of those NBA game matchups where you’d think the home crowd would swing things, but I don’t see it. The Knicks still haven’t figured out how to play defense, and the Pacers have taken full advantage, burying them twice already in New York. With Indiana continuing to knock down their shots and New York’s defense clueless, I’m riding the Pacers on the moneyline to finish the job off, and so should you.

Bet on Indiana Pacers ML (+150)

Knicks vs Pacers Spread Pick

Well, I guess Vegas is handing out early holiday gifts, because the latest NBA news has the Pacers as underdogs, despite dominating this series. But it makes sense; the Knicks are desperate and at home. However, Indiana’s been the better team on both ends. New York will try to fight, but their perimeter defense is still a liability, and the Pacers have made them pay for it. Take the points with Indiana.

Bet on Indiana Pacers (+4.5)

Knicks vs Pacers Over/Under Pick

Listen, most of the series has leaned under. But with the Knicks facing elimination and the Pacers’ offense continuing to play on another level, I’m taking the over this time around. New York’s defense hasn’t produced results against Indiana’s offense, and I don’t see that changing. But with their season hanging by a thread, I do anticipate the Knicks’ offense to throw everything at the wall any chance they get. Bet online for the over.

Bet on Pacers vs Knicks Over 223

Pacers vs Knicks How to Watch

• Game: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
• Date/Time: Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m. ET
• Pacers vs Knicks Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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