NBA Public Betting: Bets & Money Percentages Today

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 6, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
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  • Public bettors predict the Indiana Pacers cover the spread on Friday.
  • Indiana earned 67% of straight moneyline bets to claim a 2-0 series advantage.
  • The over/under has dropped four points despite a majority of bets backing the over.

Ahead of the NBA slate on Friday, May 23, I’m here to break down a NBA public betting report for Pacers at Knicks.

For clarity, public support is defined as when a side receives more than 51% of all tickets. In terms of the futures markets, itโ€™s defined as the side that receives a plurality of tickets.

Let’s dive into the report based on NBA odds from the BetMGM online sportsbook.

NBA Public Betting: Against the Spread

GameBets%Money%
Pacers at Knicks (-6.5, Open: -5.5)Pacers 61%Knicks 51%

NBA Public Betting: Moneyline

GameBets%Money%
Pacers at Knicks (-250, Open: -235)Pacers 67%Knicks 71%

NBA Public Betting: Over/Under

GameBets%Money%
Pacers at Knicks (224.5, Open: 228.5)Over 73%Under 59%

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.