The New York Knicks will host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at 8:00 p.m. ET. This is the Knicks’ first conference finals appearance since the 1999-00 season. The Pacers beat the Knicks 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last season.
One of the Knicks’ most important players is Josh Hart. He is coming off a triple-double (10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists) in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Here is my favorite prop bet for Hart against the Pacers tonight.
Josh Hart over 27.5 PRA (-120)
Hart averaged 11.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in the first round against the Detroit Pistons and elevated his scoring against the Celtics. In the last round, Hart scored 14.5 points per game with two 23-plus-point performances. Each game is different, and Hart excels in figuring out a way to make an impact each time. You can get him to record more than 27.5 points, rebounds, and assists at -120 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
He has hit this mark in two straight games and four times against the Celtics. Hart has totaled over 27.5 PRA in six of his 12 playoff games. Yes, Hart’s scoring is inconsistent, but he is a threat to combine for 20 rebounds and assists on any night. Hart has had great success against the Pacers in the past. He has recorded at least 32 PRA in the last three matchups against Indiana.
Hart is coming off a dominant game against the Pacers, scoring 30 points, with 10 rebounds, and five assists in their previous matchup. His over/under for points is set at 12.5, which he has only hit once in his last four contests this postseason.
