Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/23/25

At 8:00 ET, the Indiana Pacers will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. The Knicks are currently favored by 6 points and have a moneyline of -247. The over/under line for the game is set at 225.5.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be broadcast on TNT. The Pacers are currently on a 3-game win streak and have a record of 50-32. They are 4th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Central Division. The Knicks are 3rd in the East and 2nd in the Atlantic Division with a record of 51-31.

INDIANA PACERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers +6

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 8:00 ET on Friday, May 23rd.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-129 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will the Pacers Win on the Road?

With a 138-135 win over the Knicks on Wednesday, the Pacers improved to 50-32 for the season. Indiana, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 273, far exceeding the O/U line of 221.5.

After trailing 36-34 and 69-62 after the first two quarters, the Pacers tightened up defensively in the 3rd, holding the Knicks to 21 points. Despite a 14-0 run by New York, which extended their lead from 97-92 to 111-92, Indiana rallied back in the 4th, outscoring the Knicks 38-35 to complete the comeback.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 31 points and 11 assists in their 138-135 win over the Knicks, shooting 52.2% from the field and hitting 4 threes. Aaron Nesmith added 30 points, knocking down 8 threes at an 88.9% rate, including 20 points in the 4th quarter.

The Pacers shot 51% from the field and made 15 threes at 40.5%. Andrew Nembhard contributed 7 of his 15 points in overtime, while Myles Turner scored 11 of his 14 points in the 1st quarter.

Despite giving up 135 points, the Pacers managed to pull off a win against the Knicks. Indiana allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding New York to just 21 points. Overall, the Knicks shot 51% from the field.

The Pacers did a good job defending the three, with the Knicks hitting just 11 threes at a 32% clip. Indiana also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Can the Knicks Deliver Being Favored at Home?

The Knicks fell to 51-31 after a 138-135 loss to the Pacers on Wednesday. New York was favored by 4.5 points at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 273 points went well over the pre-game line of 221.5.

New York led 90-87 going into the 4th and went on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 97-92 to 111-92. However, the Pacers rallied back, outscoring the Knicks 38-35 in the final quarter to complete the comeback.

Jalen Brunson poured in 43 points on 60% shooting in the Knicks’ 138-135 loss to the Pacers, adding 6 points in overtime. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 35 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, with 13 points coming in the 4th quarter.

The Knicks shot 51.1% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 11 threes at 32.4%. Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby each added 16 points, with Anunoby scoring 8 in the 4th quarter and 2 more in overtime.

Defensively, the Knicks had a strong 3rd quarter, holding the Pacers to 25 points, but they struggled in the 4th, allowing 38 points in a 138-135 loss. Overall, they gave up 138 points on 51% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks allowed the Pacers to hit 15 threes at a 40% rate. Indiana also went to the line 28 times, making 21 free throws. The Knicks finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks.