Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Finals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 23

Knicks vs. Pacers Game Info

• Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: TNT, truTV, and MAX

The New York Knicks are 6-point favorites in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Friday, starting at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX. The Pacers lead the series 1-0. The matchup's over/under is 224.5.

Knicks vs. Pacers Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (66%)

Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Trends

• The Knicks have put together a record of 40-41-1 against the spread this season.
• The Pacers are 37-43-2 against the spread this season.
• Knicks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 43 times this season.
• The Pacers have gone over the point total 53.7% of the time this year (44 of 82 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, New York has played better at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 19 times in 41 road games.
• The Knicks have hit the over on the over/under in 23 of 41 home games (56.1%), compared to 20 of 41 road games (48.8%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, Indiana has a better winning percentage at home (.463, 19-21-1 record) than on the road (.439, 18-22-1).
• In terms of the over/under, Pacers games have gone over 53.7% of the time this season, both at home (22 of 41) and away (22 of 41).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 boards and 3.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, shooting 52.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.1 made treys.
• Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points, 7.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds.
• Mikal Bridges' numbers on the season are 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 50% from the floor and 35.4% from downtown, with an average of 2 made treys.
• OG Anunoby's numbers on the season are 18 points, 4.8 boards and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 47.6% from the field and 37.2% from downtown, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.

Pacers Leaders

• Per game, Tyrese Haliburton gives the Pacers 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 9.2 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Pascal Siakam's numbers on the season are 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. He is draining 51.9% of his shots from the field and 38.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.6 treys.
• Per game, Myles Turner gets the Pacers 15.6 points, 6.5 boards and 1.5 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 2 blocks (second in NBA).
• Bennedict Mathurin's numbers on the season are 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. He is draining 45.8% of his shots from the field and 34% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.4 triples.
• T.J. McConnell averages 9.1 points, 2.4 boards and 4.4 assists. He is making 51.9% of his shots from the floor.

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