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Las Vegas - Now we have some history for the Eastern Conference Finals matchup. The first meeting was in New York City and the Knicks (-4.5) smoked the Pacers 123-98. The Over/Under closed at 229.5 and was a comfortable Under. The second game was at Indiana and the Pacers (+3) posted a 132-121 win. The Over/Under closed at 229.5 and went way high. The third meeting was also in Indy and the Knicks (-2.5) rolled to a 128-115 W. The Over/Under closed at 242.5 and just snuck to the high side by a hook. New York is 8-4 straight up in the playoffs and 3-3 at home. Against the spread, the NYK are 8-4 overall and 3-3 at MSG. They have gone Over five times, Under six times with one push. Indiana is 8-2 straight up in the playoffs and 3-2 at home. Against the spread, the Pacers are 7-3 overall and 3-2 at home. They have gone Over six times and Under four times. As all my Ecks & Bacon readers know, we NEVER bet on or against any New York team.

And if you need an MLB play, look at the Braves with AJ Smith-Shawver over the Nationals. AJ S-S has been on a crazy roll, winning three in a row and allowing only 1 earned run over the last 19 innings (0.47 ERA). Throw in 18 Ks and you can see why my wallet is yelling ATL.

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