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In Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers.
The Knicks enter their matchup against the Pacers as a 5.5-point favorite. The game features an over/under of 217.5.
Knicks vs. Pacers Odds
Point Spread for Knicks vs. Pacers
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Knicks as the favorite.
New York vs. Indiana Moneyline
As for the moneyline, New York has -218 odds to win the game, while Indiana is listed at +180 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 217.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: TNT
Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Trends
The Knicks have registered a 43-36-3 record against the spread this season. New York has won 36, or 76.6%, of the 47 games it has played as the favorite this season. Knicks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 37 times this season.
The Pacers are 44-35-3 against the spread this year. Indiana has been victorious in 20, or 52.6%, of the 38 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season. Games involving the Pacers have hit the over 42 times this year.
Knicks vs. Pacers Key Players to Watch
Knicks
Jalen Brunson’s numbers on the season are 28.7 points, 6.7 assists and 3.6 boards per game, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 40.1% from downtown, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game. Josh Hart’s numbers on the season are 9.4 points, 4.1 assists and 8.3 boards per game. Donte DiVincenzo puts up 15.5 points, 3.7 boards and 2.7 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks. Isaiah Hartenstein’s numbers on the season are 7.8 points, 8.3 boards and 2.5 assists per contest, shooting 64.4% from the floor.
Pacers
Pascal Siakam gives the Pacers 21.7 points, 7.1 boards and 4.3 assists per game. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks. Tyrese Haliburton averages 20.1 points, 3.9 boards and 10.9 assists, making 47.7% of his shots from the floor and 36.4% from 3-point range, with 2.8 triples per contest. Myles Turner gets the Pacers 17.1 points, 6.9 boards and 1.3 assists per game, plus 0.5 steals and 1.9 blocks (ninth in NBA). T.J. McConnell’s averages for the season are 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists, making 55.6% of his shots from the field.
What you need to know about the Knicks
The Knicks are putting up 112.8 points per game this year (19th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really provided a lift on defense, ceding only 108.2 points per contest (second-best). The Knicks have been thriving when it comes to rebounding this season, ranking fifth-best in the NBA in rebounds per game (45.2) and second-best in boards allowed per contest (40.6). The Knicks haven’t produced many dimes this year, ranking second-worst in the NBA with 24.4 assists per game.
When playing at home, New York is averaging 3.2 fewer points per game (111.2) than it is on the road (114.4). With 13.2 threes per game, New York ranks 10th in the NBA. It has a 36.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranks 13th in the league. This year, New York is giving up 12.5 three-pointers per game (10th-ranked in NBA) and is allowing opposing teams to shoot 36.5% (16th-ranked) from downtown.
The Knicks have gone 8-2 over their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. Eight of New York’s last 10 games have gone over the total. The Knicks have seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 112.7 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.1 points fewer than the 112.8 they’ve scored this season. New York has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 110.1 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 108.2 it has surrendered this year.
What you need to know about the Pacers
In 2023-24, the Pacers are best in the league on offense (123.3 points scored per game) but fourth-worst on defense (120.2 points allowed). In 2023-24, Indiana is third-worst in the league in rebounds (41.5 per game) and 15th in rebounds conceded (43.4). This season the Pacers are best in the league in assists at 30.8 per game.
At home the Pacers are scoring 125.5 points per game, 4.5 more than they are averaging on the road (121.0). In 2023-24, the Pacers are 10th in the NBA in 3-point makes (13.2 per game) and ninth in 3-point percentage (37.4%). In 2023-24 Indiana is best in the NBA in 3-pointers allowed (10.7 per game) and 16th in defensive 3-point percentage (36.5%).
The Pacers have gone 7-3 in their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span. Indiana has hit the over in eight of its last 10 games. While Indiana is scoring 123.3 points per game in 2023-24, it has fallen short of that in its previous 10 games, amassing 121.2 points per contest. The Pacers have fared better defensively in their previous 10 games, giving up 114.3 points per contest, 5.9 fewer points than their season average of 120.2 allowed.
Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Knicks, and we predict that Pacers will cover the spread (Knicks -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 217.5 points.
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