If you’re looking for Pacers vs. Knicks predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Knicks are on the move to take on the Pacers on Friday, May 17 at 8:30 ET. At present, the total is set at 215.5, and the Pacers are favored by 6.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Pacers -6.5
- Total 215.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, May 17
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: ESPN
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, New York has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 104 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Indiana has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
The Knicks picked up a 30-point win at home over the Pacers in the most recent game of this series. New York came into the game as 1.5-point favorites and easily covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 218 points, and the teams fell six points short of that mark.
Jalen Brunson had a big game for the Knicks, finishing with 44 points and seven assists. He was also the Knicks’ leading scorer in the game, as they finished with 121 points. On the other side, Pascal Siakam put up 22 points for the Pacers. The Knicks held Indiana to just 43.1% shooting from the field.
Can the Knicks Offense Score Enough in Indianapolis?
In their games this season, the Knicks have averaged a combined scoring total of 221 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 215.5. Overall, their games have averaged a combined scoring total of 220.7 points.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 42-50-1, and the team has gone under the O/U line in their last three games. Today’s line is 215.5, and 30 of their games have had lower O/U lines.
The Knicks are 16-24 as the underdog this season, and they have gone 20-20 ATS as the underdog. As the underdog, they have lost their last two games straight up and are 51-41 ATS for the season (26-19 on the road).
New York’s last game was also against the Pacers, and they won by a score of 121-91. The Knicks were favored by 1.5 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 218 points.
With a record of 50-32, the Knicks are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 35-17 compared to 15-15 in non-conference games.
The Knicks will be without Bojan Bogdanovic and OG Anunoby for their game against the Pacers. Bogdanovic is averaging 15.2 points per game and has a three-point shooting percentage of 39.8%. Anunoby has hit 38.2% of his threes and is averaging 14.7 points. Julius Randle is also out, and he is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds for the season.
Jalen Brunson is averaging 32 points per game in his last five games on a field goal percentage of 48.4%. Over this stretch, he also averaged 5.8 assists and 3 rebounds. For the season, he is averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 assists. The Knicks are 19th in scoring this season at 112.8 points per game.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 5th in points allowed per game (108.4). This has been a consistent trend for them, as they are 3rd in points allowed at home (105.6) and 8th on the road (111.3).
One area where the Knicks have struggled is in the blocked shots department, ranking 28th in the league at just 4.1 per game. However, they have done a good job of limiting free throws, ranking 5th in made free throws allowed per game (19.9).
In terms of their three-point defense, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 67.1% of games vs. New York. Overall, they are 11th in three-point shooting percentage allowed (36.6%).
Do the Pacers Stand a Chance at Home?
Indiana is favored by 6.5 points today against the Knicks. As the favorite, the Pacers have gone 31-19 this season and have won three straight games as the favorite. In these games, they have gone 24-26 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +6.9 points per game.
The Pacers’ O/U record for the season is 49-44, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 241.3 points per game, which is higher than today’s line of 215.5.
Indiana’s most recent game was also against the Knicks, and they lost by a score of 121-91. The O/U line for that game was 218 points, and the Pacers were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Pacers are currently in 6th place with a record of 47-35. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 32-20 compared to 15-15 against the West.
This season, the Pacers are 25-20 against the spread at home and have won 10 straight games straight up at home. Their overall ATS record at home is 25-20, while their ATS record on the road is 24-22.
Indiana comes into the game as the NBA’s top-scoring team, at 123.3 points per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 124.9 points per contest. The Pacers are also a very efficient shooting team, with a field goal percentage of 50%.
Looking at Tyrese Haliburton’s last five games, he is averaging 21.6 points per game on a field goal percentage of 53.3%. In these games, he hit 4 threes per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19 points per game in his last five games and 21.7 points per game for the season. The Pacers will be without Bennedict Mathurin, who is averaging 14.5 points per game.
When it comes to defense, the Pacers have struggled this season, ranking 27th in the league in points allowed per game at 119.2. They are also 28th in rebounding and 30th in free throws made allowed per game.
Despite their struggles on defense, Indiana has been excellent at defending the three-point line, ranking 1st in three-point shooting percentage allowed and three-pointers made allowed per game. Opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 87.8% of games against the Pacers.
Over their last five games, Indiana has been better at defending two-point shots, ranking 8th in two-point shooting percentage allowed. However, they have struggled to keep opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 25th in made free throws allowed per game.
Pacers vs. Knicks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 34.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. In this game against the Pacers, we suggest betting on the under for Jalen Brunson and his points prop set at 34.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 31.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 34.5 Points (-123)
Pacers vs. Knicks Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Knicks vs. Pacers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Knicks at +6.5. Although our projections show the Pacers winning 113-109, we suggest placing your bet on the Knicks for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 215.5 and our model has the Knicks and Pacers finishing with a combined 222 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Knicks +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook