The New York Knicks aim to force a Game 7 as they visit the Indiana Pacers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday. The Pacers lead the series 3-2. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 8 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Regular-season series: New York won 2-1

Facing elimination after falling behind 3-1 in the series, the Knicks kept their season alive with a commanding 111-94 blowout win over the Pacers in Game 5 Thursday., covering as 4.5-point favorites with the Under (223) hitting. G Jalen Brunson led the way with 32 points, while C Karl-Anthony Towns added a 24-point, 13-rebound double-double. G Josh Hart contributed a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double off the bench.

The Pacers suffered their worst offensive performance of the postseason in the loss, held under 100 points for the first time in these playoffs. Only 3 Pacers players reached double figures, and Indiana committed 20 turnovers. Four of the 5 starters were held to single digits, with F Pascal Siakam the lone exception — he scored 15 points on 13 shots.

Knicks at Pacers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Knicks +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Pacers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +3.5 (-105) | Pacers -3.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Knicks at Pacers key injuries

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Knicks at Pacers picks and predictionsPrediction

Pacers 119, Knicks 114

PASS.

Expect the Pacers to play with renewed urgency in Game 6 as they look to close out the series at home and avoid a decisive Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. However, at -175 on the moneyline, there’s not enough value to justify a play. Pass here, and bet the spread and/or total instead.

LEAN PACERS -3.5 (-115).

The Pacers have covered the spread in all 3 of their wins during this series, and with the motivation to end this series and move on to the NBA Finals, they will continue that trend in this Game 6.

This has been a very close series for the most part, but only 1 of the 5 games has finished within 4 points, so it is a safe bet that the Pacers cover here.

This is a lean because the underdog has covered in 3 of the 5 games and the Knicks have covered in 2 of the last 3.

BET OVER 219.5 (-110).

The Over has cashed in 2 of Indiana’s 3 wins this series, with the Pacers scoring at least 130 points in both. While a repeat of that offensive outburst isn’t expected, Indiana’s high-powered attack should have the edge at home. G Tyrese Haliburton should be the offensive catalyst once again — not only to a Pacers win, but also to the Over hitting in Game 6.

Be aware that the Under is 3-2 in this series.

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