Knicks vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 17, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pacers are -5.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 215.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The New York Knicks visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN.

The Pacers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Pacers Over/Under is 215.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 49-41 against the spread, while the Pacers are 49-42 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+5.5 -110O 215.5 -110+170
Indiana Pacers -5.5 -110U 215.5 -110-210

Pacers vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pacers will win Friday‘s game with 70.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Pacers.

Pacers vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 55 of their last 87 games (+19.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 43 of their last 68 games (+15.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 23 games (+12.10 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 away games (+11.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 26 games (+11.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 67 games (+21.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 53 of their last 88 games (+14.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 44 games at home (+14.85 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+13.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games at home (+12.30 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 49-41 (+3.9 Units / 3.81% ROI).

  • 57-36 against the Moneyline (+16.35 Units / 7.25% ROI)
  • 43-50 against the Over for game total points (-12 Units / -11.73% ROI)
  • 50-43 against the Under for game total points (+2.7 Units / 2.64% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 49-42 (+2.8 Units / 2.71% ROI).

  • 53-41 against the Moneyline (-0.9 Units / -0.46% ROI)
  • 47-45 against the Over for game total points (-2.55 Units / -2.49% ROI)
  • 45-47 against the Under for game total points (-6.7 Units / -6.55% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 67 games (-31.30 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 90 games (-28.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 94 games (-26.95 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 94 games (-25.20 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 94 games (-19.95 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 68 games (-25.60 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 93 games (-23.30 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 78 games (-22.30 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 88 games (-21.45 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 25 of their last 66 games (-21.10 Units / -28% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

Keys to the game – away

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: Pacers vs. KnicksFriday‘s Game, May 17

  • Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers): Shoulder, Out For Season
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Knee, Out
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out For Season
  • Charlie Brown (New York Knicks): Concussion, Out

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,383 points/164 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks have averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Knicks have averaged 15.6 second chance points per game (1,278 points/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (204 points/66 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Pacers have averaged 58.0 points in the paint per game (2,376 points/41 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.7

The Pacers have averaged 57.9 points in the paint per game (4,746 points/82 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

The Pacers have averaged 29.0 points in the paint per game (2,374 points/82 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Knicks have allowed 11.7 second chance points per game (481 points/41 games) at home this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

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