2024 NBA Playoff Picks: Game 5 Best Bets

Knicks and Pacers favored in Game 5

Dimers' predictions align with bookmakers' odds

In a surprising turn of events, the No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers have pushed the depleted No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks to the brink of elimination in their first-round NBA playoff series. The Pacers now have a 3-1 lead heading into Game 5 at home. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have taken a 2-2 tie into their Game 5 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

According to Dimers' predictions, coupled with the current odds, the Pacers and Knicks are both favored to win their respective Game 5 matchups. Dimers' predicted final score for the Pacers-Bucks game is 114-107, while the Knicks are predicted to edge out the Hawks 109-105.

If both teams win as predicted, the Pacers will advance to the second round of the playoffs, while the Knicks will take a 3-2 lead in their series.