Knicks vs. Pacers odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff picks, Game 6 best bets from proven model - CBSSports.com

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The No. 2 seed New York Knicks try to close out their Eastern Conference semifinal series when they go on the road to play the No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers in Game 6 on Friday. After opening the series with two losses, the Pacers reeled off two straight wins. New York went back to Madison Square Garden in Game 5 and got a blowout 121-91 victory to claim a 3-2 series edge. OG Anunoby (hamstring) is out for New York in Game 6. 

Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana. The Pacers are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Knicks vs. Pacers odds. The over/under for total points is set at 215.5. Before making any Pacers vs. Knicks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model entered the conference semifinals in the 2024 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 94-61 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,800. Anyone following the model has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Pacers vs. Knicks and just locked in its NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Knicks vs. Pacers:

Knicks vs. Pacers spread: Indiana -6.5Knicks vs. Pacers over/under: 215.5 pointsKnicks vs. Pacers money line: Indiana -250, New York +205NY: 50-42-1 ATS this yearIND: 25-19-2 ATS at home this yearKnicks vs. Pacers picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Knicks can cover

Guard Jalen Brunson is playing at another level in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Brunson has a knack for creating space from all three levels on the court due to his pump fakes and solid footwork. The Villanova product does a solid job setting up the offense. He leads the team in scoring (33.9) and assists (7.5) in the postseason. In his last game, Brunson notched 44 points and seven assists.

Guard Josh Hart has been playing huge minutes for New York. He's averaging 43.6 minutes per game, while being an energetic playmaker on the glass. The 29-year-old has grabbed the most rebounds in the conference with 134 during the playoffs. Hart logs 15.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game in the playoffs. In Game 5, he finished with 18 points and 11 boards. See which team to pick here.

Why the Pacers can cover

Forward Pascal Siakam has been a smooth contributor in the frontcourt. Siakam can finish with either hand and looks to use his spin move when attacking downhill. The 30-year-old leads the team in points (20.8) and rebounds (7.9). On May 14, he racked up 22 points and eight rebounds. He's scored 20-plus points in two of his last three games.

Center Myles Turner is an athletic, two-way force in the frontcourt. Turner uses his outstanding instincts to be a great rim protector while owning a reliable jumper on the outside. The Texas product is averaging 17.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. In Game 3, Turner had 21 points and 10 rebounds. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Pacers vs. Knicks picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 227 points. The model also says one side hits in almost 70% of simulations. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who Pacers vs. Knicks, and which side hits in almost 70% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Pacers vs. Knicks spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has returned more than $2,800 on its NBA picks this season, and find out.