The New York Knicks are 4.5-point favorites for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, starting at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX.
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Knicks vs. Pacers Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Knicks 116, Pacers 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-184)
- Total Pick: Over 224 (computer predicts 228.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Pacers (+4.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2025 | Knicks | -2 | 242 | -132 | +111 | 128-115 NY |
| 11/10/2024 | Knicks | -3 | 229 | -153 | +129 | 132-121 IND |
| 10/25/2024 | Knicks | -4.5 | 227.5 | -195 | +163 | 123-98 NY |
| 5/19/2024 | Knicks | -3.5 | 209 | -161 | +136 | 130-109 IND |
| 5/17/2024 | Pacers | -5.5 | 215.5 | -207 | +172 | 116-103 IND |
| 5/14/2024 | Knicks | -2 | 217 | -126 | +106 | 121-91 NY |
| 5/12/2024 | Pacers | -5.5 | 219.5 | -222 | +183 | 121-89 IND |
| 5/10/2024 | Pacers | -7.5 | 222 | -297 | +237 | 111-106 IND |
| 5/8/2024 | Knicks | -4.5 | 218.5 | -185 | +154 | 130-121 NY |
| 5/6/2024 | Knicks | -5.5 | 217.5 | -238 | +195 | 121-117 NY |
| 2/10/2024 | Pacers | -2.5 | 235.5 | -168 | +143 | 125-111 IND |
| 2/1/2024 | Knicks | -2 | 235 | -126 | +105 | 109-105 NY |
| 12/30/2023 | Pacers | -4 | 249 | -176 | +147 | 140-126 IND |
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York is 40-41-1 ATS this season.
- The Knicks have a 27-24-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 4.5 points or more.
- New York's games have hit the over in 42 out of 82 opportunities (51.2%).
- The Knicks have entered the game as favorites 65 times this season and won 47, or 72.3%, of those games.
- New York has a record of 39-11, a 78% win rate, when it's favored by -184 or more by bookmakers this season.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Indiana has a 38-43-1 record against the spread this year.
- The Pacers have an 11-9 record against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 44 of Indiana's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (53.7%).
- The Pacers have been the moneyline underdog 33 total times this season. They've gone 16-17 in those games.
- Indiana has gone 10-10 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +154 or longer (50%).
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Knicks vs. Pacers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks: None
Pacers
Pacers:
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf)
Knicks vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT, truTV, and MAX
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
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