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Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Pick Prediction 5/6/2024
Pacers at Knicks—Haliburton is questionable for Indiana. Brown and Washington are out for New York. Indiana eliminated the Bucks in six games following their 120-98 home win on Thursday. The Pacers shot 54% with 32% from three. Obi Toppin off the bench had 21 points with eight rebounds. TJ McConnell also off the bench chipped in with 20 points and nine assists. Indiana allowed 42% shooting to the Bucks with 26% from three. New York got past Philadelphia I six games with their 118-115 road win on Thursday. The Knicks shot 46% with 45% from three. Jalen Brunson put up 41 points with 12 assists. Donte DiVincenzo chipped in with 23 points and seven assists. New York held Philadelphia to 44% shooting with 42% from three.
The Pick:
New York is shooting 44.1% in the playoffs. Indiana on the road in the playoffs allowed 119.4 points per 100 possessions with an -8 net rating. New York at home in the playoffs averaged 113.4 points per 100 possessions with a +1 net rating. The Pacers allowed 47.3% shooting in the playoffs. The Knicks are 17-8 to the spread against bad defensive teams that allow 48% shooting or greater this season. Play New York -5.5.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Betting Pick Prediction 5/6/2024
Timberwolves at Nuggets—Minnesota has a clean injury report. Murray is questionable for Denver. Minnesota is up 1-0 in this series after their 106-99 road win at Denver. The Timberwolves hit 52% with 41% from three. Anthony Edwards scored 43 points with seven rebounds. Karl Anthony Towns had 20 points and four rebounds. Denver shot 47% with 42% from three. Nikola Jokic got 32 points with nine assists. Michael Porter Jr. put up 20 points and six rebounds.
The Pick:
Minnesota on the road in the playoffs are averaging 124.2 points per 100 possessions with a +8.5 net rating winning all three games. Denver in their four playoff games at home are averaging 113.4 points per 100 possessions with a +3 net rating. The Nuggets are allowing 49.7% shooting in the playoffs. The Timberwolves have won all five playoff games. Play Minnesota +5.5.