Betting odds, pick and prediction for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers.

Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs' Western Conference Finals.

If teams want to compete in the modern-day NBA, they need to have a robust system of scouting and analytics ready to capitalize on every tactic and trend. Still, a team's triumphs and struggles can't be explained by data alone. Sometimes, reading the vibes and energy of the cosmos can help fill the gaps.