Are you in need of Knicks vs. Pacers predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Pacers are on the road to face the Knicks on Tuesday, May 14 at 8:00 ET. The current total is 216.5, and the Knicks are favored by 2.5. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Knicks -2.5
- Total 216.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, May 14
- Time: 8:00 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 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Indiana has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- The last ten games that Indiana was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- New York has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 104 points per game while allowing 112. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Against the spread, the Knicks have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
The Pacers had the Knicks’ number in the most recent game of this series, as they picked up a 32-point win at home. Indiana got off to a hot start, outscoring the Knicks 34-14 in the first quarter. The Pacers were favored by six points heading into the game, and easily covered the spread. The game fell well short of the over/under line of 219.5 points.
Indiana shot the ball well in the win, hitting 56.8% of their shots and knocking down 14 threes. Tyrese Haliburton had a big game for the Pacers, finishing with 20 points. On the other side, the Knicks shot just 33.7% from the field and made only seven threes. Alec Burks led New York with 20 points.
Does Indiana Stand a Chance on the Road?
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 49-43, and 90 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today’s (216.5). The average O/U line in their games is 239, and their games have averaged 241.6 points.
The Pacers have hit the under in their last two games and are 22-20 as the underdog this season. As the underdog, their scoring margin is -1.2 points per game.
Indiana’s last game was also against the Knicks, and they won by a score of 121-89. The Pacers were favored by 6 points in that game and covered the spread. The combined scoring in the game was 210, and the O/U line was 219.5.
Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 32-20 compared to 15-15 against the West.
The Pacers have won their last two games and are 24-21 against the spread on the road. As the underdog, they are 25-15 ATS on the road and 25-26 ATS overall.
Indiana is the NBA’s top-scoring team this season, averaging 123.3 points per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 119.8 points per contest. The Pacers are also one of the faster-paced teams in the league, averaging 101.2 possessions per game.
Tyrese Haliburton has been carrying the Pacers offense of late, averaging 22.4 points per game in his last five games. In these games, he hit 4.2 threes per game. Overall, he is averaging 10.9 assists per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.7 points and 7.1 rebounds for the season but just 18.4 points in his last five games.
On the season, the Pacers have struggled defensively, ranking 27th in points allowed per game at 119.2. However, they have been better as of late, allowing just 108.8 points per game over their last five contests.
Indiana has been very good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.6% from beyond the arc on the season, which is tops in the NBA. In addition, they are also first in made threes allowed per game at 10.8.
One area where the Pacers have struggled defensively is at the free-throw line, ranking 30th in made free throws allowed per game at 25.6.
Will New York Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Today, the Knicks will look to avenge their most recent loss to the Pacers, which came by a score of 121-89. New York was a 6-point underdog in that game. The Knicks are currently favored by 2.5 points at home.
Looking at their O/U record for the season, the Knicks are 42-49-1. The under has hit in their last two games, and today’s line of 216.5 is lower than their season average of 220.7.
The Knicks are 50-32 on the season, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 15-15 compared to 35-17 against the East.
New York has won their last two games as the favorite and has a record of 40-12 when favored this season. As the favorite, they have gone 30-21 ATS and have an overall ATS record of 24-22 at home and 26-19 on the road.
New York will be without Julius Randle, who is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds this season. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.7 points per game this year and 31.4 points in his last five games. Over this stretch, he shot 47.4% from the field. The Knicks are also missing Bojan Bogdanovic and OG Anunoby, who are averaging 15.2 and 14.7 points per game, respectively.
Overall, the Knicks are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. Their home scoring average of 111.5 points per contest is 23rd in the league. New York is last in pace this season, averaging just 94.8 possessions per game. For the season, they are 9th in three-point shooting at 36%.
So far this season, the Knicks’ defense has been one of the best in the NBA, allowing just 108.6 points per game, which is the 5th fewest in the league. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 105.9 points per game, which is the 3rd fewest in the NBA.
One area where the Knicks have struggled defensively is on the glass, as they rank just 21st in defensive rebounding. However, they have been able to make up for that by being one of the best shot-blocking teams in the league, ranking 28th in blocked shots per game.
Over their last five games, the Knicks’ defense has been a little leaky, giving up 117 points per game, which is the 25th fewest in the league during that stretch. During that stretch, they have struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 41.6% from beyond the arc.
Knicks vs. Pacers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -129 while the under is at -106. Based on our projections, Pascal Siakam is expected to go 9/17 from the field, resulting in 24 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -129.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 19.5 Points (-129)
Knicks vs. Pacers Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +2.5, we recommend going with the Pacers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 216.5 and given that our model is projecting 224 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Pacers +2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook