Need a Knicks vs. Pacers prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Pacers hit the road to face the Knicks on Monday, May 6 at 7:30 ET. The current total stands at 217.5, with the Knicks being favored by 6 at home. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Knicks -6
- Total 217.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, May 6
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: TNT
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Knicks offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 111. New York posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Against the spread, the Knicks have put together of 1-4 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.
Indiana closed out their series vs. the Bucks with a 120-98 win at home. The Pacers won the series 4-2 and will now advance in the playoffs. This game went over the over/under line of 216.5 points by 1.5 points.
Offensively, the Pacers were led by Obi Toppin’s 21 points. Toppin also added eight rebounds and shot 53.3% from the field. T.J. McConnell also had a big game for Indiana, finishing with 20 points and nine assists while shooting 77.8% from the field.
Jalen Brunson had a huge game for the Knicks, scoring 41 points and adding 12 assists. His 41 points led the team and he was also able to knock down three threes. Donte DiVincenzo also added 23 points and hit five threes. As a team, the Knicks hit 14 threes on 45.2% shooting from beyond the arc.
New York was able to close out their series vs. the 76ers with a 118-115 win. This win came on the road and allowed the Knicks to take the series 4-2. The over/under line for the game was 202.5 points, and the teams combined to score 233 points.
Can the Pacers Pull Off a Road Win?
The Pacers are 47-35 this season and are currently the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are in 3rd place. On the road, Indiana is 22-22.
In terms of their ATS record, the Pacers are 47-39 overall and 23-20 on the road. Today, they are 6-point underdogs and have a road ATS record of 24-19.
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 47-41, and their games have averaged 242.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 217.5.
In their last game, the Pacers beat the Bucks by a score of 120-98. They were also able to cover the spread as 5.5-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was 216.5.
Indiana comes into the game as the NBA’s top-scoring team, averaging 123.3 points per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 119.9 points per game away from home. The Pacers are also among the league leaders in pace this season, averaging 101.2 possessions per contest.
Looking at Pascal Siakam’s last five games, he has averaged 19.6 points per game while hitting 52% of his shots from the field. Myles Turner has also been shooting the ball well of late, averaging 19.6 points per game in his last five games. In these games, he hit 3 threes per contest and shot 46.9% from downtown.
When it comes to scoring, the Pacers have been one of the worst teams in the NBA, ranking 27th in points allowed per game at 119.6. However, they have been able to limit three-point shooting, allowing opponents to make just 10.7 threes per game, which is the best mark in the league.
Indiana has also been able to get stops without fouling, leading the NBA in fewest free throws made per game allowed at 25.6.
On the glass, the Pacers have struggled, ranking 28th in rebounds per game and 28th in defensive rebounds per game.
Over their last five games, the Pacers have been slightly better defensively, ranking 16th in points allowed at 110.4.
Are the Knicks Ready for a Home Win?
In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the 76ers by a score of 118-115. The O/U line for that game was 202.5, and the Knicks covered the spread as 3-point underdogs.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 40-47-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 220.7 points, which is higher than today’s line of 217.5.
The Knicks are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 50-32. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 35-17 and 12-5 in their division. In non-conference games, they are 15-15.
As the favorite, the Knicks have a record of 38-12 and are 29-20 against the spread as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 6 points. Their ATS record at home is 23-21 and 25-18 on the road.
On average, the Knicks have gone 29-20 vs. the spread as the favorite this season. Their O/U record as the favorite is 19-19, and their scoring differential as the favorite is +9.3 PPG.
For the season, the Knicks have gone 48-39 ATS, including a 23-21 record at home. The O/U line in their games has averaged 220.8 points.
Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Mavericks’ offense of late, averaging 38.2 points per game over his last five games. This came while hitting 45% of his shots from the field. For the season, he is averaging 28.7 points per game. Looking at Josh Hart, he has averaged 15.8 points and 12.2 rebounds in his last five games. Over the same stretch, OG Anunoby is also averaging 15.8 points per game and 7.4 rebounds.
New York is last in the league in pace this season, averaging 94.8 possessions per game. Despite this, they are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per contest. Their home scoring average is 110.9 points per game, which is 25th in the league. The Knicks are 12th in three-point shooting and 11th in three-point makes.
When it comes to defense, the New York Knicks are one of the best in the league, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 108.2. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 105.3 points per game (3rd). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 13th at 46.9%.
One area where the Knicks have struggled defensively is on the glass, ranking just 21st in defensive rebounds per game. However, they have been able to make up for that by doing a good job of not fouling, ranking 26th in personal fouls.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been even better defensively, ranking 7th in field goal percentage allowed at 44.6%.
Knicks vs. Pacers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 35.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -106 while the under is at -120. Our projections have Jalen Brunson going 13/27 from the field on his way to 36 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -106.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Over 35.5 Points (-106)
Knicks vs. Pacers Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +6, the Pacers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 217.5 and given that our model is projecting 224 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Pacers +6 | at Fanduel Sportsbook