Game Details:
Matchup: Pacers vs Knicks
Date & Time: Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Betting Line: Knicks -2.5 | Over/Under: 221.0
Key Storylines
Eastern Conference Showdown: The Knicks and Pacers meet in what could be a pivotal game with playoff implications. New York has been dominant at home this season, while Indiana’s fast-paced offense continues to keep them in most contests regardless of venue.
Knicks’ Defense vs. Pacers’ Tempo: This game pits one of the league’s stingiest defenses (Knicks) against one of its fastest offenses (Pacers). Indiana ranks second in the league in pace and third in scoring, while New York sits top five in opponent points per game.
Last Meeting Recap: In their last clash back in April, the Knicks held Indiana to just 103 points en route to a gritty home win. Expect a similarly tough battle, especially with playoff positioning at stake.
Injury Report
Knicks:
Out: Mitchell Robinson (ankle), Bojan Bogdanović (wrist)
Questionable: OG Anunoby (hamstring)
Pacers:
Out: Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder)
Questionable: Isaiah Jackson (back)
Betting Trends
Against the Spread (ATS):
Knicks: 39-34 ATS this season
Pacers: 36-37 ATS this season
Over/Under Trends:
The total has gone under in 7 of the Knicks’ last 10 games
The total has gone over in 6 of the Pacers’ last 9 games
Home Advantage:
The Knicks are an impressive 24-13 at home, while the Pacers are 16-21 on the road.
Player Prop to Watch
Jalen Brunson (Knicks) – Points Total: 25.5
Brunson has averaged 27.1 points per game in his last 10 outings. With the offense running through him and a depleted frontcourt, expect another high-usage night.
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) – Assists Total: 9.5
Haliburton leads the league in assists and had 13 dimes the last time these teams met. The over on his assist prop is a compelling option in a high-tempo matchup.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: Knicks -2.5 → The Knicks’ defense and home-court atmosphere should prove the difference in a tightly-contested game.
Total: Under 221 → New York’s pace suppression and defensive pressure could limit Indiana’s scoring.
Player Prop: Jalen Brunson Over 25.5 points → Expect a high-usage, high-scoring performance from the Knicks’ leader.
This should be a hard-fought playoff-style battle. While Indiana will push the tempo, expect the Knicks to control the pace and grind out a close win in front of a packed Garden crowd.
Final Score Prediction: Knicks 109, Pacers 104