Pacers vs. Knicks Player Props & Predictions – Game 3

This NBA betting today feature dives into some of the best basketball props and picks of the day in the association.
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Are you in need of Pacers vs. Knicks predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Knicks are on the road to face the Pacers on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 ET. The current total is 222.5, and the Pacers are favored by 7. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. Knicks player props and predictions.

Pacers vs. Knicks Odds

  • Spread: Pacers -7
  • Total 222.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Friday, May 10
  • Time: 7:00 ET
  • Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
  • TV: ESPN

Knicks Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • The Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • New York has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

Pacers Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • In their last three games at home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Thanks to a big third quarter, the Knicks took down the Pacers 130-121 in the most recent game of this series. New York was favored by 4.5 points heading into the game and easily covered the spread. The Knicks and Pacers were tied at 36 after the first quarter, and the Pacers took a 37-27 lead in the 2nd quarter. However, the Knicks came out on fire in the 3rd, outscoring the Pacers 36-18. The 251 combined points easily surpassed the over/under line of 218.5 points.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points, and OG Anunoby added 28. On the other side, Tyrese Haliburton had a big game for the Pacers, finishing with 34 points. He knocked down seven threes and shot 63.6% from beyond the arc.

Can the Knicks Pull Off a Win at Indianapolis?

In their last game against the Pacers, the Knicks won by a score of 130-121. This victory improved their overall record to 50-32, which is currently the 2nd-best in the Eastern Conference.

This season, the Knicks have gone 16-22 as the underdog and are 19-19 ATS in those games. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -2.3 points per game. Today, they are 7-point underdogs.

New York has covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog and have an ATS record of 25-18 on the road. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 3.0 points per game on the road.

The Knicks have seen the over hit in each of their last four games. This season, their games have averaged 221.2 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 222.5.

So far, the Knicks have gone 42-47-1 on the over/under this season. In their last game against the Pacers, the O/U line was 218.5 points.

This season, the Knicks are the slowest-paced team in the league, averaging 94.8 possessions per game. Their slower pace has led to an average of 112.8 points per contest, which is 19th in the NBA. New York has been a little better on the road, at 114.1 points per game, compared to 111.5 at home.

Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Knicks offense of late, averaging 40 points per game in his last five games. In these games, he hit 51.8% of his shots from the field. Over his last five games, OG Anunoby has averaged 18.6 points and 8.4 rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo has hit 3.8 threes per game in his last five games and 18.6 points.

On the season, the Knicks have been one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 5th in points allowed per game at 108.4. Their defense has been even better on the road, where they are giving up just 111.1 points per contest (8th in the NBA).

One area where New York has been particularly stingy is at the free-throw line, as they are surrendering just 20 made free-throws per game (5th in the NBA).

Over their last five games, the Knicks have been solid defensively, ranking 12th in field goal percentage allowed (45.8%) and 7th in two-point shooting percentage allowed (50.3%). However, they have struggled to defend the three-point line during this stretch, giving up a 38.2% clip from beyond the arc (22nd in the NBA).

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Indiana?

Indiana is favored by 7 points today against the Knicks. As the favorite, the Pacers have a scoring margin of +6.4 points per game and are 23-25 ATS. This season, they have been favored in 48 of their 82 games.

At home, the Pacers have won eight straight games and have an average scoring margin of +7.2 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 24-19, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games.

The Pacers are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. In their most recent game, they lost to the Knicks by a score of 130-121. Indiana was a 4.5-point underdog in that game.

This season, the Pacers have an O/U record of 49-41, and the over has hit in their last three games. Their games have averaged a combined 242.2 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 222.5.

Indiana comes into the game as the league’s top-scoring offense, at 123.3 points per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 125.3 points per contest. The Pacers are also the league leaders in field goal percentage, hitting 50% of their shots this season.

Tyrese Haliburton has averaged 19.4 points in his last five games while hitting 47.9% of his shots from the field and 41.7% of his threes. In addition to his scoring, he has averaged 7.4 assists in his last five games. For the season, he is averaging 20.1 points and 10.9 assists. Obi Toppin has hit 60.4% of his shots over his last five games and averaged 15.6 points in that stretch.

When it comes to scoring, the Pacers have had a tough time this season, ranking 27th in points allowed per game at 119.7. This includes allowing 121.2 points per game on the road (28th) and 118.1 points per game at home (26th).

Opponents have scored more than their season average in 73.2% of games against Indiana. However, the Pacers have done a good job of limiting three-point shooting, allowing opponents to make just 10.8 threes per game (1st).

Indiana has been one of the best shot-blocking teams in the league this season, ranking 8th in blocked shots per game at 5.9. They have also been able to generate steals, ranking 14th in the league at 7.7 steals per game.

Pacers vs. Knicks Player Props

A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 20.5.

Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. With his prop line at 20.5, our model indicates that taking the over is the way to go as we project him to end up with 24. We foresee him having a field goal percentage of 52.9% and connecting on one three.

  • The Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 20.5 Points (-125)

Pacers vs. Knicks Predictions

For a pick on the point-spread in this Pacers vs. Knicks matchup, our bet is to grab the Knicks at +7. Even though our projections have the Pacers winning 113-111, we see the Knicks as the play on the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the line is currently at 222.5, and our model projects the Knicks and Pacers to reach a combined total of 224 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

The Pick: Knicks +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook