Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction: Can Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Stave Off Elimination in Game 6?
The Pacers have been unable to slow down Karl-Anthony Towns. They lack the size to defend him and he's been a force on the glass. Adam Ronis has the best way to capitalize on the mismatch when it comes to Karl-Anthony Towns props in this Knicks vs. Pacers prediction for Game 6 on Saturday night.
Adam Ronis - May 31, 2025, 2:15 PM EDT
5 Minute ReadKnicks vs. Pacers Prediction: Can Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Stave Off Elimination in Game 6?
With the Knicks facing elimination at home in Game 5, New York had its best performance in the series against Indiana. Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks in a 111-94 win. New York forced 20 turnovers and limited Indiana to 40.5% shooting from the field. The pace was slow and Indiana struggled without being able to push in transition.
It was the first game in the series decided by double-digits and the first time the Pacers were held to under 100 points in the postseason. The Pacers starting five combined to score 37 points. The Pacers haven’t lost consecutive games since March 10. Indiana can clinch a spot to the NBA Finals with a win at home in Game 6 on Saturday in the Eastern Conference Finals. If the Knicks win, there will be a Game 7 Monday at Madison Square Garden.
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Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6 Odds
- Spread: Knicks +4 (-108), Pacers -4 (-112)
- Moneyline: Knicks (+150), Pacers (-175)
- Total: Over 221 (-112), Under 221 (-108)
Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6 Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
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Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Prediction
The Pacers have no answers for Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks center has put up big numbers against Indiana in his career and the series. Towns has averaged 27.8 points and 11.1 rebounds in 18 career games. In this series, Towns is averaging 25.4 points and 11.8 rebounds. The numbers could be better if he wasn’t benched for a portion of Game 2 when he had 20 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes.
The only thing that can stop Towns is foul trouble. He has at least four fouls in four of the five games, and is still averaging 34.6 minutes per game. He played 36 and 37 minutes the last two games and with the Knicks facing elimination, the minutes could increase.
Towns is having his way in the paint. He’s driving more to the basket and passing on the three-point shot the last two games. After taking 20 three-pointers in the first three games, Towns has taken only six threes the last two games and realizes he’s better off going downhill against an under-sized Pacers team.
He has scored at least 24 points in four games, and has at least 12 rebounds in four. Towns has gone over the 33.5 points + rebounds line in four games. Towns is shooting 51.8% from the field and 42.3% from beyond the arc. He is averaging 16.6 shots from the field and took 20 in Game 5. He is averaging 7.4 free throws and 20 rebound chances per game.
The tandem of Towns and Jalen Brunson is key for the Knicks' offense. They are the first pair of teammates to score 20+ points in each of the first five games of a conference finals since Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant did it in 2002.
Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Pick
- Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 33.5 Points + Rebounds (-114) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best Knicks vs. Pacers odds
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