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

The Pacers (-133) are favored by 2 points over the Knicks (+113) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 223.5 points. New York is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Indiana has won four straight games and is 4th in the East.

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game will be shown on TNT.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks +2

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Sunday, May 25th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-128 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 49.5% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will the Knicks Come Through as Road Underdogs?

The Knicks dropped to 51-31 on the season after a 114-109 home loss to the Pacers on Friday. New York was favored by 6 points but failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 223 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 224.5.

New York went on a 10-0 run early, taking the lead from 19-11 to 21-19. They led 52-49 at halftime but were outscored 32-29 in the 3rd quarter and 33-28 in the 4th after entering the final period tied at 81.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points and 11 assists in their 114-109 loss to the Pacers, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency. Overall, the Knicks made 11 threes, shooting 34.4% from deep and 47.6% from the field.

Brunson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Mikal Bridges added 10 of his 20 points in the final period. Karl-Anthony Towns also finished with 20 points, contributing 12 in the 2nd quarter.

The Knicks held the Pacers to 24 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but they gave up 32 points in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th, leading to a 114-109 loss. Indiana shot 51% from the field.

New York allowed 13 threes on 43% shooting. The Pacers also went 15/21 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Will the Pacers Defense Show Up at Home?

With a 114-109 win over the Knicks on Friday, the Pacers improved to 50-32 for the season. Indiana, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 223, just under the 224.5 O/U line.

After the Knicks went on a 10-0 run early, Indiana battled back. The Pacers trailed by a point after both the 1st and 2nd quarters but took control by outscoring the Knicks 32-29 in the 3rd and 33-28 in the 4th to seal the win.

Pascal Siakam was dominant in the Pacers’ win over the Knicks, scoring 39 points on 65.2% shooting, including 3 threes at a 60% clip. He put up 16 points in the 1st quarter alone. Overall, the Pacers shot 51.8% from the field and 43.3% from three, hitting 13 threes in the game.

Myles Turner added 16 points, with 13 coming in the 4th quarter. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points and 11 assists, despite shooting just 31.2% from the field. He also made 3 threes, though at just 30% efficiency.

The Pacers gave up 109 points to the Knicks but still managed to secure the win. They allowed 26 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 29 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th. Indiana held New York to 34% shooting from beyond the arc, with the Knicks hitting 11 threes.

Indiana sent New York to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Pacers grabbed 25 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks in the game.