Pacers vs Knicks Betting Odds, Prediction, Pick, 5/19/24
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The Pacers and Knicks will face battle in game seven of this first-round series at 3:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 3.5-point favorites and -156 on the moneyline. The Pacers are +130, while the over/under is 207.5. The series is knotted at three games each, with the winner advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. ABC is broadcasting the game on television.
Indiana defeated the Knicks 116-103 in the most recent game of the series. The Pacers were five-point favorites and covered the spread, while the game also exceeded the 215.5-point over/under. The Pacers gained control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Knicks by 32-21. Indiana had a 13-point advantage into the fourth quarter.
Indiana shot well throughout the game, ending with a field goal percentage of 53.8%. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only nine threes. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points, while Myles Turner scored 17. On the other side, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points.
Pacers vs Knicks Betting Odds
Here are the Pacers vs Knicks Betting odds:
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
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INDIANA PACERS | +2.5 | +130 | Over 207.5 |
NEW YORK KNICKS | -2.5 | -150 | Under 207.5 |
Pacers vs Knicks Betting Prediction
This is our NBA regular season Pacers vs Knicks Betting prediction. See who we believe will win the game and cover the spread.
- The Pacers are 47-35 as they meet the Knicks in New York.
- So far, the Pacers have averaged 123.3 points per game.
- The Pacers defeated the Knicks 116-103.
- The Knicks, who are 50-32, will meet Indiana.
- New York’s effective field goal percentage is 54% (17th).
- The Knicks are aiming to rebound from their loss to the Pacers.
This season, the Knicks are 21-14-1 against the spread when they are 3.5 points or more ahead of the game.
The Pacers are 18-10-2 against the spread when playing as 3.5-point underdogs this season.
These two teams average 236.1 points per game, which is 27.6 higher than the 208.5 over/under set for this matchup.
New York and Indiana’s opponents have averaged 19.9 more points per game than the 208.5 point total recorded for this contest.
The Knicks’ average total in confrontations this season has been 221.0, which is 12.5 points greater than the total in this game.
Indiana’s average point total this season is 35.0 points greater than the game’s over/under.
New York is 43-36-3 against the spread this season.
The Pacers have a 44-35-3 ATS record this season.
Knicks Stats & Insights
The Knicks’ +376 scoring difference (outscoring opponents by 4.6 points per game) comes from scoring 112.8 points per game (19th in the NBA) and allowing 108.2 per game (second in the league).
The Knicks’ average of 45.2 rebounds per game places them fifth in the NBA, 4.6 higher than their opponents’ average of 40.6.
New York makes 13.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the league), while its opponents make 12.5 on average.
The Knicks average 119.1 points per 100 possessions (sixth in the league) and allow 114.2 points per 100 possessions (10th in the NBA).
The Knicks’ offense has performed substantially worse at home (111.2 PPG) than away (114.4 PPG). Meanwhile, their defense has been considerably superior at home (105.3 PPG allowed) than away from home (111.1 PPG allowed).
Knicks Key Players to Watch
Jalen Brunson is the Knicks’ active leader in points and assists this season, averaging 28.7 and 6.7, respectively.
Josh Hart’s season averages are 9.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.
Donte DiVincenzo leads the active Knicks in three-point shooting, averaging 3.5 attempts per game.
DiVincenzo averages 1.3 thefts per game, while Isaiah Hartenstein blocks 1.1 shots per game.
Pacers Stats & Insights
The Pacers outscore opponents by 3.1 points per game (123.3 points per game, first in the league; 120.2 points per contest, 27th in the NBA) and have a +250 scoring differential.
Indiana averages 41.5 rebounds per game (28th in the league), while giving up 43.4 per game to opponents. Each game has an outrebound of 1.9 boards.
The Pacers shoot 13.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the league), 2.5 more than their opponents.
The Pacers average 121.9 points per 100 possessions (second in the league), while they allow 118.9 points per 100 possessions (24th in the NBA).
Indiana averages 125.5 points per game at home, which is 4.5 more than their away average (121.0).
Pacers Key Players to Watch
Pascal Siakam is among the team’s top scorers (21.7 points per game) and rebounders (7.1 rebounds per game), with 4.3 assists per game.
Tyrese Haliburton’s averages per game this season are 20.1 points, 10.9 assists, and 3.9 rebounds.
Haliburton averages 2.8 made three-pointers per game.
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Pacers vs Knicks Betting Trends
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Indiana Pacers Betting Prediction
First, we have the Pacers vs Knicks Betting prediction for Indiana.
Today, the Pacers are 22-25 on the road and hope to improve on their 47-35 overall record. Currently, they rank sixth in the Eastern Conference and third in the Central Division.
Indiana’s ATS record on the road is 24-22 this season, while they are 25-16 against the spread as underdogs. As the underdog, they have failed to cover in their last two games.
This season, the Pacers have an over/under record of 50-44, with an average of 241 points per game. Today’s over/under is 207.5, which is lower than their season average of 238.5.
Indiana’s last game was also against the Knicks, and they won 116-103. The Pacers were 5 point favorites in that game and covered the spread. The game’s over/under was 215.5 points.
Indiana’s offense is the highest-scoring in the league this season, averaging 123.3 points per game. They’ve performed even better on the road, averaging 119.2 points per game. The Pacers are also incredibly efficient inside the arc, shooting 58% on two-pointers.
Tyrese Haliburton has recently carried the Pacers offense, averaging 23.4 points per game in his last five games. In these games, he hit 54.3% from the field and 4.2 three-pointers per game. For the season, he averages 20.1 points and 10.9 assists. Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.7 points and 7.1 rebounds this season, with 20.2 points and 7 rebounds in his past five games.
On the season, the Pacers’ defense allows 119.1 points per game (27th). When playing on the road, they allow 121.2 points per game (28th). Indiana is 27th in the nation for field goal percentage allowed, with 49.4%. Their three-point defense has been outstanding, ranking first in both three-pointers made per game (10.8) and three-point shooting percentage allowed (36.6%).
Over the last five games, the Pacers have improved their defensive performance, allowing only 109.8 points per game (15th). During this time, they have been excellent at guarding inside the arc, ranking fourth in two-point shooting percentage allowed (50.6%).
The Pacers have struggled defensively this season, ranking 30th in free throws made per game (25.6). Indiana ranks 28th in both total and defensive rebounds per game (41.5 and 28th, respectively).
New York Knicks Betting Prediction
Now we have the Pacers vs Knicks Betting prediction for New York.
This season, the Knicks have an over/under record of 43-50-1, with an average of 220.9 points per game. The over/under for today is 207.5.
New York’s ATS record this season is 51-42, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games. As the favorite, they are 31-21 ATS this season.
The Knicks now rank second in the Eastern Conference with a 50-32 record. They lost their last game versus the Pacers 116-103. The Knicks were a 5-point underdog in that game.
The Knicks have a 35-17 record versus Eastern Conference opponents, compared to 15-15 against the West. They have a 32-15 home record and have won three straight games at Madison Square Garden.
For the season, the Knicks have been favored in 53 of their 82 games, going 41-12. As the favorite, they have a 31-21 ATS record, with an average scoring margin of +9.6 points.
Julius Randle and Bojan Bogdanovic are both out for the Knicks. This season, Randle has averaged 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. New York’s offense is averaging 112.8 points per game this season, ranking 19th in the league. They also rank 23rd in home games, averaging 111.7 points per game.
Jalen Brunson averages 28.7 points per game this season and 29.6 over his last five. In these games, he made 45.9% of his shots from the field. Donte DiVincenzo has averaged 19 points over his last five games, with a 40.1% three-point shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Knicks’ defense has been one of the finest in the NBA, allowing only 108.5 points per game, ranking fifth overall. At home, they have performed even better, ranking third in the league with 105.6 points per game.
Over the last five games, the Knicks’ defense has dipped slightly, allowing 112 points per game, ranking 16th in the league.
The Knicks have performed well defensively, ranking fourth in the league in made free throws allowed per game at 19.8.
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