Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Semifinals Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for May 6

Knicks vs. Pacers Game Info

• Date: Monday, May 6, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: TNT

The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers square off to start the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which will be broadcast on TNT at 7:30 PM ET. The point total is 217.5 for the matchup.

Knicks vs. Pacers Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Knicks win (68.6%)

Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Trends

• The Knicks have put together a 44-36-2 record against the spread this season.
• The Pacers have played 82 games, with 45 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Knicks have hit the over 37 times this season.
• Pacers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 52.4% of the time (43 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, New York has fared worse at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 23 times in 41 road games.
• In home games, the Knicks go over the over/under 39% of the time (16 of 41 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, exceeding the total in 51.2% of games (21 of 41).
• Indiana has been better against the spread at home (23-18-0) than away (22-19-0) this season.
• Looking at the over/under, Pacers games have gone over more often at home (25 of 41, 61%) than on the road (18 of 41, 43.9%).

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 28.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest, shooting 47.9% from the field and 40.1% from downtown, with an average of 2.7 made 3-pointers.
• Josh Hart is averaging 9.4 points, 8.3 boards and 4.1 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Julius Randle is averaging 24 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5 assists.
• Isaiah Hartenstein is averaging 7.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists for the Pacers.
• Tyrese Haliburton's numbers on the season are 20.1 points, 3.9 boards and 10.9 assists per game. He is draining 47.7% of his shots from the floor and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.8 triples.
• The Pacers get 17.1 points per game from Myles Turner, plus 6.9 boards and 1.3 assists.
• The Pacers are receiving 10.2 points, 2.7 boards and 5.5 assists per game from T.J. McConnell.
• The Pacers are receiving 12.2 points, 3.8 boards and 1.5 assists per game from Aaron Nesmith.

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