Total Takedown: Pacers at Knicks II

Team Totals. It is a simple bet, one with historical data to leverage and an easy rooting interest to understand. Here, Callie TTs will take you through the game of the day using wit, readily available information, and vibes. I cannot stress this enough. Data and vibes are the backbone of a team total pick. With only the third pick, it is a little early to go back to any well, and while I would love to diversify my portfolio with some other sports, the Pacers TT 107.5 (-120) stands out to me tonight.

The Pacers lost a heartbreaker  after some tough calls down the stretch Monday night, losing 121 to 117. Even in the loss they cleared that team total of 105.5 by double digits. Their success came off 38.5% shooting from behind the arc and scoring 64 points in the paint. 

The reason the latter stands out is the loss of Mitchell Robinson. The shorthanded Knicks are without a rim protector. If they continue to play at their pace (no pun intended), the Pacers will be able to get to the rim at will tonight. I do think this is an alright Knicks team defensively, but the lack of depth and the bad taste in the Pacers' mouths from the last 12 seconds of Monday's game leads me to believe the Pacers can put up 108 tonight.

 Again, I will diversify into other sports and probably at some point have to take an under, but for now, we are on the Pacers over 107.5.

 The Pick: Pacers 107.5 Over (-120) 

Record: 2-0