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The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are playing in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 4 coming up.
The Pacers take the court as 5.5-point favorites against the Knicks. The game’s over/under is set at 218.
Pacers vs. Knicks Odds
Point Spread for Pacers vs. Knicks
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Pacers as the favorite.
Indiana vs. New York Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Indiana has -218 odds to win the game, while New York is listed at +180 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 218 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: ABC
Pacers vs. Knicks Betting Trends
The Pacers are 44-35-3 against the spread this season. Indiana has won 27, or 61.4%, of the 44 games it has played as the favorite this season. Pacers games have gone over the total 42 times this season.
The Knicks are 43-36-3 against the spread this season. New York has been chosen as underdogs in 35 games this year and has walked away with the win 14 times (40%) in those games. Knicks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 37 times this season.
Pacers vs. Knicks Key Players to Watch
Pacers
Pascal Siakam’s numbers for the season are 21.7 points, 4.3 assists and 7.1 boards per game, shooting 53.6% from the floor and 34.6% from downtown, with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game. Tyrese Haliburton’s numbers on the season are 20.1 points, 10.9 assists and 3.9 boards per contest. Myles Turner puts up 17.1 points, 6.9 boards and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 52.4% from the floor and 35.8% from downtown, with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest. T.J. McConnell’s numbers for the season are 10.2 points, 2.7 boards and 5.5 assists per contest, shooting 55.6% from the field.
Knicks
Jalen Brunson averages 28.7 points, 3.6 boards and 6.7 assists, making 47.9% of his shots from the field and 40.1% from 3-point range, with 2.7 triples per contest. Josh Hart averages 9.4 points, 8.3 boards and 4.1 assists, making 43.4% of his shots from the floor and 31.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.0 treys per contest. Donte DiVincenzo’s numbers for the season are 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, making 44.3% of his shots from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 triples per game (fourth in league). The Knicks receive 7.8 points, 8.3 boards and 2.5 assists per game from Isaiah Hartenstein.
What you need to know about the Pacers
Although the Pacers are surrendering 120.2 points per game (fourth-worst in NBA) on defense, their offense has been strong, as they rank best in the league by tallying 123.3 points per game. The Pacers are grabbing just 41.5 rebounds per game (third-worst in NBA), and they are allowing 43.4 rebounds per contest (15th-ranked). With 30.8 assists per game, the Pacers are best in the league in the category.
In home games, Indiana is putting up 4.5 more points per game (125.5) than it is in road games (121.0). Indiana ranks 10th in the NBA with 13.2 treys per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks ninth with a 37.4% shooting percentage from three-point land. Indiana ranks top-five this year in three-pointers allowed, currently best in the league with 10.7 treys allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 16th with a 36.5% shooting percentage allowed from three-point land.
The Pacers are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 games. Seven of Indiana’s past 10 contests have hit the over. The Pacers have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 118.4 points per game in their last 10 contests, 4.9 points fewer than the 123.3 they’ve scored this year. The past 10 games have seen Indiana give up 6.9 fewer points per game (113.3) than its season-long average (120.2).
What you need to know about the Knicks
The Knicks are 19th in the NBA in points scored (112.8 per game) and second-best in points allowed (108.2). New York is the fifth-best squad in the league in rebounds per game (45.2) and second-best in rebounds conceded (40.6). This season the Knicks are second-worst in the league in assists at 24.4 per game.
In 2023-24 the Knicks are scoring 3.2 fewer points per game at home (111.2) than away (114.4). With 13.2 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36.9% from downtown, the Knicks are 10th and 13th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. New York is 10th in the NBA in 3-pointers conceded (12.5 per game) and 16th in 3-point percentage defensively (36.5%).
The Knicks have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their last 10 games. New York has hit the over in seven of its last 10 outings. In its previous 10 games, New York is posting 112.7 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than its season average (112.8). In their past 10 games, the Knicks are surrendering 111.7 points per game, 3.5 more points than their season average (108.2).
Pacers vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this game is Pacers, and we expect that Knicks will cover the spread (Pacers -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 218 points.
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