There are two Game 7 matchups on the NBA Playoff schedule for Saturday. That said, we used the AI Model’s advice to make our best bets at top-rated sportsbooks for this and the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets matchup.
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NBA Pick
- Knicks -2 (-110) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
Sunday, May 19, 2024 – 03:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden
According to our AI model, the Knicks should defeat the Pacers, 105-102 That’s a three-point deficit, but the Knicks are just -2 against the spread per Bet365. Therefore, the AI Model believes we should back the Knicks against the spread for this Game 7 battle.
The Home Team Keeps Winning
The Knicks have dealt with so many injuries during the regular season and postseason but continue to battle. In Game 6, it was Josh Hart, as he was dealing with an abdominal injury. With his injury, the Knicks struggled on the glass and lost that game due to inefficiency.
Therefore, the Pacers added another home win. In this series, the home team has won all six games. The Knicks will be at home for Game 7.
1-5 On The Road
The Indiana Pacers are 1-5 on the road in the playoffs this season. The offense has been lights out at home but has struggled way more on the road.
In Game 5, for example, the Pacers scored just 101.1 points per 100 possessions, turned the ball over 19.3% of the time and added only 17.5% of offensive rebounds.
They were a bit better in Game 2, but overall, the Pacers have struggled offensively way more on the road.
The Pick
If the trends continue, no matter who the Knicks have in the starting lineup, they’ll find a way in Game 7. I’m with the AI Model here.
NBA Pick: Knicks -2 (-110) at Bet365
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