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Game 1 between the Pacers and Knicks will go down in the history books as one of the best comebacks and playoff games in recent memory. If we can get anything close to a replica of Game 1, we’re in for one heck of a show tonight. Let’s dive into my best Pacers vs Knicks player prop bets for tonight’s Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. You can also find out our NBA picks for Pacers vs Knicks and every game throughout the Conference Finals.
Best Pacers vs Knicks player prop bet: Andrew Nembhard (IND) Under 11.5 points (-110)
Odds available at BetMGM at time of publishing
The Pacers went deep into their bench in Game 1, with reserves playing key minutes in the 4th quarter and overtime period. Andrew Nembhard played 5 minutes in the closing frame as he dealt with foul trouble but played all of overtime and scored 7 of his 15 points. Nonetheless, he’s ultimately the 5th scoring option in the lineup for the Pacers. I don’t expect Myles Turner to see fewer than 3 minutes in the 4th quarter again as well, so Nembhard’s point total could suffer as a result.
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Best Pacers vs Knicks player prop bet: Bennedict Mathurin (IND) Under 9.5 points (-105)
Odds available at Fanatics Sportsbook at time of publishing
As you can see, I’m not the biggest fan of these Pacers’ secondary players heading into Game 2. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam should carry most of the usage and field-goal attempts in tonight’s matchup with the Knicks, while I expect Bennedict Mathurin to struggle tonight. He logged a +/- of -14 in Game 1 in 21 minutes, while Ben Sheppard saw closing minutes over him. He could see his role diminish in Game 2, giving value to the Under here.
After a winner in Game 1, don’t miss our Pacers vs Knicks Same Game Parlay for tonight at +636 odds!
