Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Player Prop Pick: Can TJ McConnell Dish It Out in Game 2?
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Player Prop Pick: Can TJ McConnell Dish It Out in Game 2?
The Indiana Pacers take on the New York Knicks for Game 2 of the East Semifinals. The Knicks won Game 1 in a nail biter 121-117 and have the lead in this series. Tonight's game the Pacers will be looking for revenge.
Pacers vs. Knicks Game 2 DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: May 8, 2024
- Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 Prediction
TJ McConnell had a monster Game 1 going for 18 points on 16 field goal attempts. He also had three assists on seven potentials. He had a crazy usage rate of 35.4% and saw 22 minutes which was a little higher than normal due to Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard being in foul trouble but with Jalen Brunson drawing so many fouls this is something that could very well happen again.
I am expecting about 16-25 minutes for McConnell but probably closest to 20 minutes. When he sees 16+ minutes he’s had 4+ assists in 86% of games this season (6+ in 57%).
McConnell has had a usage rate above 24.1% in four straight playoff games (35.4, 24.1, 35.5, and 27.9). When he sees this kind of usage, he has 4+ assists in 14 of the last 18 games.
When he sees 7+ potential assists like he did in Game 1, he has 4+ assists in 90% of games (6+ in 59%). I’m not expecting 16 FGA from McConnell again in a tougher matchup for him. I think we see him more of a facilitator in Game 2.
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 Player Prop Pick
(IND) TJ McConnell 4+ Assists (-120 @ FanDuel) (1.2 Units)
Ladder up to 6+ Assists (+390 @ FanDuel) (.25 Units)
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