Indiana at New York

The New York Knicks have shown viewers that they can really get after it on the defensive end. They held Boston to 80.2 points per game excluding overtime on their way to the second round. They won the series with their defense, which is something completely different for this Knicks team. They also won the series with Carmelo Anthony shooting 25-82 for 30.5% over the last three games, as well as a woeful 1-18 for 5.6% from deep. You know that will change in this series. Indiana was great at home, but out-scored by Atlanta by 8 ppg on the road. It has been the case all season as the Pacers have been 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games on the season when playing on the road vs. a team that made the playoffs. Indiana is also now 6-14 ATS in their last 20 on the road vs. a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600. THe Knicks have enjoyed a 47-23 ATS mark in their last 70 at the Garden, and overall they are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. a winning team. Play on New York.