Pacers look to cover spread against Knicks in Game 6
Betting line set at 5 points
Prediction: Pacers will cover
The Indiana Pacers will look to cover the spread when they take on the New York Knicks in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.
The Pacers are currently listed as 5-point underdogs, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. This is a bit surprising, given that the Pacers have won two of the first five games in the series and have played well at home this season.
One reason for the spread may be the Pacers' poor shooting performance in Game 5. They hit just 43.1% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, and they also turned the ball over 18 times. However, the Pacers have been a much better shooting team at home this season, so they should be able to improve on those numbers in Game 6.
Another reason for the spread may be the Knicks' strong play at home this season. They are 27-14 at Madison Square Garden, and they have won their last two home games in the series.
However, the Pacers have a good chance of covering the spread if they can play well on the road. They are 18-19 on the road this season, and they have won two of their three road games in the series.
If the Pacers can shoot the ball well and take care of the ball, they should be able to cover the spread and force a Game 7.
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