EC Thursday Game 5

Big Apple -4 3x

Ok. Still love INDY to take this, however, the Knicks will come and give Pacers a reminder of what should have been tonight had they split the first two home games. Statistically, these two teams are close to each other both in record, and defensive efficiency. Indy's defensive adjustment during the playoffs has helped catch up with the Knicks defensively. However, NY has conteracted with M. Robinson starting and seems to be working. 

I see a bit of Big Apple pride tonight along with KAT establishing himself once again. Halliburton has found his game once again and that may be a trigger for these Pacers urgency to close the series.

From a line perspective depending on where you look offshore vs Vegas.. almost similar with the handle on NY about 14 percent more money even though Indy is the "public" team today. 

This is not as ez as last night...

BOL

50 

@tweets50

 Agreed...tough one here...leaning grabbing the points with indiana..but not a large wager.....bol 50...

I tend to agree ... usually in the last few years one team (OKC) easily goes through to the final and then the other series go as much as 7 games before you get a decider.

These are situations where teams that take the regular season playing patty cake are at a disadantage. Having HC is very valuable for the most part. Every series has situational angles I tend to follow. NY is the side tonight. GL

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@westlake888

 Ya Bro GOOD LUCK

GL  on your play @tweets50 

Mac

@tweets50

Are your bet and money percentages from a whole group of books? Where do you get the numbers? Thanks

@tweets50

 it was almost as easy as last night, stay hot man. 

Congrats Knicks backers and UNDER!!!Alternate line Backers!!!

Rollin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pmYnr9bq_M

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Something to think about.

Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden:

• New Knicks starting 5-man lineup (Brunson / Bridges / Anunoby / Towns / Robinson) -> +18 in 13 minutes
• OLD Knicks starting 5-man lineup (Brunson / Bridges / Anunoby / Towns / Hart) -> +3 in 10 minutes
• All other lineups -> -4 in 25 minutes

Let's see how Carlisle adjusts.

Home Court will make a difference Sat. 

I see this game going this way if Knicks want to win:

Play the half court game, make the Pacers shoot and miss tons of jumpers, dominate points in the paint. Zone defense has proven effective against the right lineup.  Most important Riobinson/Hart/Robinson rebounding.

For the Pacers to win:

Force NY into jumpshooting team. Get KAT/Hart/Robinson into foul trouble. dominate paint points. Run. Pressure defense(mix it up half court and full court)

Line opened at 4 now at 3.5. I will monitor and make my last assessment before gametime. 

Happy Weekend all.