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The New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Knicks hit the court as 5-point favorites against the Pacers. The point total for the game is 218.5.
Knicks vs. Pacers Odds
Point Spread for Knicks vs. Pacers
The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Knicks as the favorite.
New York vs. Indiana Moneyline
As for the moneyline, New York has -192 odds to win the game, while Indiana is listed at +160 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 218.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: TNT
Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Trends
The Knicks have covered the spread 43 times this season (43-36-3). This season, New York has been favored 47 times and won 36, or 76.6%, of those games. This season, Knicks games have hit the over 37 times.
The Pacers have covered the spread in a matchup 44 times this year (44-35-3). Indiana has won in 20, or 52.6%, of the 38 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. This season, 42 of the Pacers’ games have gone over the point total.
Knicks vs. Pacers Key Players to Watch
Knicks
Jalen Brunson is posting 28.7 points, 6.7 assists and 3.6 boards per contest. Josh Hart averages 9.4 points, 8.3 boards and 4.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocks. Donte DiVincenzo is putting up 15.5 points, 2.7 assists and 3.7 boards per game. Isaiah Hartenstein is averaging 7.8 points, 2.5 assists and 8.3 boards per game.
Pacers
Pascal Siakam provides 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 beyond the arc, with 2.8 triples per contest. The Pacers get 17.1 points per game from Myles Turner, plus 6.9 boards and 1.3 assists. The Pacers get 10.2 points, 2.7 boards and 5.5 assists per game from T.J. McConnell.
What you need to know about the Knicks
The Knicks have been carried by their defense, as they rank second-best in the NBA by surrendering only 108.2 points per game. They rank 19th in the league in points scored (112.8 per contest). The Knicks are thriving when it comes to rebounding, as they rank fifth-best in the league in boards (45.2 per game) and second-best in rebounds allowed (40.6 per contest). Looking at assists, the Knicks are dishing out only 24.4 assists per contest (second-worst in league).
On offense, New York averages 111.2 points per game when playing at home, compared to 114.4 points per game when playing on the road. New York is 10th in the NBA with 13.2 three-pointers per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 13th with a 36.9% shooting percentage from three-point land. New York is surrendering 12.5 threes per game (10th-ranked in NBA) this season, while allowing a 36.5% three-point percentage (16th-ranked).
The Knicks have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall over their last 10 contests. Eight of New York’s last 10 games have gone over the total. On offense, the Knicks have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 112.0 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 112.8 they’ve put up over the course of this year. New York’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 110.1 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 108.2 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
What you need to know about the Pacers
Offensively, the Pacers are the best squad in the NBA (123.3 points per game). But on defense they are fourth-worst (120.2 points allowed per game). 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 NBA in assists at 30.8 per game.
The Pacers score 125.5 points per game at home, and 121.0 away. The Pacers are 10th in the league in 3-pointers made (13.2 per game) and ninth in 3-point percentage (37.4%). Indiana is the best squad in the NBA in 3-pointers conceded (10.7 per game) and 16th in 3-point percentage defensively (36.5%).
The Pacers have gone 6-4 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span. Eight of Indiana’s past 10 games have gone over the total. While Indiana is averaging 123.3 points per game in 2023-24, it has fallen short of that over its past 10 games, tallying 121.2 points per contest. In their past 10 games, the Pacers are ceding 114.9 points per contest, 5.3 fewer points than their season average (120.2).
Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this game is Knicks, and we predict that Pacers will cover the spread (Knicks -5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 218.5 points.
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