This year's Eastern Conference Finals offers plenty of intrigue for fans and bettors alike as the Pacers and Knicks do battle in what should be a scintillating series. This age old rivalry comes to the fore once again as these teams meet for their eighth playoff series. Let's cash together with a Pacers vs Knicks Game 1 NBA same-game parlay.
Pacers vs Knicks NBA Same-Game Parlay Today
| Prop | Odds |
| Andrew Nembhard OVER 21.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists | +100 |
| Andrew Nembhard OVER 1.5 Made Threes | +128 |
| Aaron Nesmith 1+ Steals | -174 |
| NBA Parlay Today | +618 |
Odds as of May 20 at Sportsbook
Andrew Nembhard OVER 21.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Andrew Nembhard has been one of the revelations of these playoffs, suring 21.5 points + rebounds + assists in seven of his past 10 games. Nembhard's averaged a steady 24 PRAs in that timeframe, while shooting an insane 50% from three.
The Canadian will likely have a friendly matchup of Jalen Brunson guarding him, as New York's strongest defenders focus on shutting down Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. Nembhard has thrived as the Pacers third wheel all postseason long, averaging 14.8 points per game while seeing 9.8 potential assists and 7.4 rebounding chances a night.
Andrew Nembhard OVER 1.5 Made Threes
As discussed above, I think Andrew Nembhard shakes loose in what should be a fast-paced game against the Knicks. Nembhard's knocked down an average of 2.2 threes a night, while shooting a wild 50% from deep.
While the Knicks defense has been fantastic these playoffs, the Pacers offense has been even better, and excels at getting their shooters open looks. Indiana is scoring over 117 points per 100 possessions, while knocking down 40% from three as a team.
Nembhard is a certifiable "playoff riser", bet on the Canadian to put on a show in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Aaron Nesmith 1+ Steals
Aaron Nesmith's defensive prowess has grown this postseason as he's kept opposing wings in check throughout the first two rounds of the playoffs. I like Nesmith to grab at least one steal tonight as he harries and harasses Knicks' ballhandlers into mistakes.
Nesmith's 6'10" wingspan serves him well against smaller guards, and he'll likely draw the Jalen Brunson assignment to begin the Pacers vs Knicks Eastern Conference Finals. Expect to see Nesmith around the basketball early and often throughout this series.
While the Knicks ranked third in assist-to-turnover ratio in the regular season, they've coughed up nearly 13 turnovers a night in the playoffs. Expect that to continue against the Pacers underrated defensive unit. Bet on Aaron Nesmith to record at least one steal in Game 1 of Pacers vs Knicks
If Indiana has any hope of pulling off the upset, they'll need continued production from Nembhard. Bet on the Gonzaga product to continue his torrid postseason pace in Game 1.
