It seems like the pace in this series is going to pick up even faster as the Pacers will want to tire out the Knicks. Brunson and Hart don’t mind the faster pace as they push it as well. Expect this game to go over again as there won’t be an emphasis on defense, especially without Robinson due to injury. Their first game just saw a combined 238 points, well over the total of 217 and this game will be played almost the same with so the score is going to get over the total as both will push the pace. Indiana is 41-27 to the Over as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons. The Pacers lost the first game in this series, but they respond well in their next game as far as pace and effort as they will keep playing at their fast pace. Indian is 25-13 to the Over after 1 or more consecutive losses this season. The Knicks this season are 5-1 to the Over in all playoff games. The Knicks this season are 6-2 to the Over off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. Siakam and Haliburton should add more points by having a better shooting night and their bench production should continue to stay high. Despite the oddsmakers raising the game total for Game 2, there is still some value for bettors to take Over the total of 222.

Best bet: take the Over the Total.