Knicks Lead Series 3-2, Haliburton Odds Set at 8.5 Assists
Eastern Conference Semifinals Heating Up
Game 5 Betting Preview and Best Bets
The New York Knicks have taken a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals heading into Friday's Game 5 matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 8:30 pm ET.
One of the key betting lines to watch in this game is the assist total for Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton is averaging 8.2 assists per game in the playoffs and has dished out 10 or more assists in three of the four games so far in the series. However, the Knicks have done a good job of limiting Haliburton's production in this area lately, holding him to just six assists in Game 4.
Bet365 has set the line for Haliburton's assists at 8.5, with the under paying out at 105 and the over paying out at 85. Given the Knicks' recent success in limiting Haliburton's assists, the under may be a tempting play in this game.
Another potential betting opportunity in this game is the spread. The Knicks are currently favored by 5 points, but the Pacers have won two of the regular-season meetings between the teams. Indiana also covered the spread in Game 4 despite losing by 10 points.
If the Pacers can continue to play with the same level of intensity and effort they showed in Game 4, they could be a good value as a +5 underdog in Game 5. However, the Knicks have shown a lot of resilience in this series and will be looking to close it out on their home court.
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