Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6 Betting Guide: Best NBA Betting Apps

The playoff picture for the NBA Finals is coming into focus, with the Oklahoma City Thunder already securing their place from the Western Conference. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers are on the brink of joining them, needing just one more win to eliminate Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. The Knicks managed to avoid elimination by winning Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, but securing another victory on the road in Indiana presents a significant challenge.

According to the latest consensus odds, the Pacers are set as 4-point favorites for Game 6. Their money line odds are -109 (meaning a $109 wager wins $100). The New York Knicks are the underdogs at +145 (bet $100 to win $145). The projected total combined score for the game is set at 219 points. Detailed projections and expert picks for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 are often available from analysis sources.

For those looking to place bets on Game 6 or explore NBA betting options in general, understanding how it works and identifying the leading betting apps is essential. Popular platforms include sportsbooks like FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics, bet365, and Caesars, which frequently offer welcome promotions for new users.

Where to Bet on the NBA

You can place bets on the NBA through major sportsbooks such as FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics, bet365, and Caesars. These platforms provide mobile applications that allow users of legal betting age in regulated states to wager on games.

Best NBA Betting Promos for New Users

FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Offer

The FanDuel welcome offer provides new users with $200 in bonus bets if their initial wager of at least $5 wins. No specific promo code is necessary. Simply sign up through their platform. If your qualifying first bet of $5 or more is successful, $200 in bonus bets will be added to your account. These bonus bets can be used flexibly across multiple wagers but expire after seven days. Winnings from bonus bets typically do not include the original bonus stake.

DraftKings Sportsbook Welcome Offer

New users at DraftKings can receive $300 in bonus bets if their first bet of at least $5 is a winner. No promo code is needed for this promotion. Upon signing up and placing your first bet, if it settles as a win, your account will receive 12 bonus bet tokens worth $25 each, totaling $300. These tokens expire after seven days. As with most bonus bets, only the winnings are returned, not the stake amount.

BetMGM Sportsbook Welcome Offer

By signing up using the promo code CBSSPORTS, new BetMGM users can get their first wager back in bonus bets, up to $1,500, if that bet loses. If your first bet wins, you receive your cash winnings normally. If it loses, BetMGM refunds your stake in bonus bets. For losses under $50, you get one bonus bet equal to your stake. For losses of $50 or more, you receive five bonus bets, each worth 20% of your lost stake (e.g., a $1,000 loss returns five $200 bonus bets). A minimum deposit of $10 is required. Note that all bonus bets expire after seven days.

Fanatics Sportsbook Welcome Offer

The current Fanatics Sportsbook welcome promotion allows new users to earn up to $1,000 in `No Sweat Bets` over their first 10 days without requiring a promo code. You need to opt into this promotion daily. For each of your first 10 days using the platform, if your *first* cash wager of the day (minimum $10, at odds of -500 or longer) loses, you will receive bonus bets equal to your stake, up to $100 per day. You must place a qualifying wager each of the first three days to remain eligible for the full 10 days. Bonus bets are typically credited within 72 hours and expire after seven days, with winnings excluding the bonus stake.

bet365 Sportsbook Welcome Offer

New users who register with the bet365 promo code CBSBET365 can claim $150 in bonus bets after placing an initial qualifying wager of at least $5. After signing up, deposit at least $10 and place a bet of $5 or more (with odds of -500 or greater). Once this qualifying bet settles, $150 in bonus bets will be added to your account, regardless of the bet`s outcome (win or lose). Ensure you opt into the welcome offer via the `Promos` section. Bonus bets expire after seven days, and the bonus stake is not included in returns from winning wagers.

Caesars Sportsbook Welcome Offer

Instead of bonus bets, the Caesars Sportsbook welcome offer, activated with promo code CBSDYW, gives new users profit boosts. After placing a first bet of at least $1, you receive 100% profit boosts for your next 10 bets. These profit boost tokens expire after 14 days. There is a maximum wager of $25 per bet when using a profit boost token, and the maximum additional winnings from each token are capped at $2,500.

Types of NBA Bets

Accessing sportsbooks via mobile apps or websites allows users to place various types of bets on NBA games and series, including the current Conference Finals. Common wager types include:

• Money line: Predicting the outright winner of the game.
• Spread: Betting on the point difference. The favored team (- points) must win by more than the spread, while the underdog (+ points) must lose by less than the spread or win.
• Over/Under: Wagering on whether the total combined score of both teams will be over or under a specific number set by the sportsbook.
• Props: Short for `proposition bets,` these wagers focus on specific events or player statistics within a game, such as points, rebounds, assists, or even first-half scores.
• Parlay: Combining multiple individual bets (`legs`) into a single wager for a higher potential payout. All selected legs must win for the parlay to pay out.
• Live betting: Placing bets on a game while it is in progress, with odds constantly updated based on the live action.

Rules and Responsible Gaming

Engaging in sports betting requires a commitment to responsible gaming. Reputable sportsbooks provide resources and tools, such as deposit limits and time limits, to help users manage their activity. Important resources for problem gambling include the National Council for Problem Gambling (NCPG), Gamblers Anonymous, and helplines like 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).