Indiana Pacers (47-35 SU, 48-39 ATS) vs. New York Knicks (50-32 SU, 48-40 ATS)
When: Wednesday, May 8th, 8:00 PM (ET)
Where: Madison Square Garden, NY, New York
TV: TNT
Point Spread: Ind +4.5/NY -4.5
Total: 222.5
Money Line: Indiana Pacers +155/-187
Notable Injuries
Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton (Questionable) Back
- Bennedict Mathurin (Out) Shoulder
Knicks
- Bojan Bogdanovic (Out) Ankle
- Julius Randle (Out) Shoulder
- Mitchell Robinson (Out) Ankle
The Pacers and Knicks are set to tip-off game two of this Eastern Conference first-round series at 8:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks currently lead the series 1-0 and are favored by 4.5 points. The over/under line is sitting at 222.5, and the money line odds are +155 for the Pacers and -187 for the Knicks. TNT is carrying the game on TV.
The most recent game in this Pacers vs. Knicks series saw the Knicks come out on top by a score of 121-117. Heading into the game, the Pacers were actually favored by 6 points, so they covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 217.5 points, and the teams combined for 238 points, which was 20.5 points above the line. The Pacers had a big 2nd quarter, outscoring the Knicks 31-22.
Jalen Brunson had a huge game for the Knicks, finishing with 43 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds. He was the game’s leading scorer. Donte DiVincenzo also had a strong game for the Knicks, knocking down five threes and finishing with 25 points. Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points.
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Indiana’s O/U record for the season is now 48-41 after two straight games going over the posted total. This year, their games have averaged 242.1 points per game compared to today’s line of 222.5.
On the season, the Pacers have gone 22-19 as the underdog and are 25-14 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 4.5 points on the spread and are 22-19 as the underdog.
Indiana’s last game against the Knicks also went over the O/U line. The two teams combined for 238 points, surpassing the line of 217.5. The Pacers lost the game by a score of 121-117.
Against the spread, Indiana is 48-39 this season and has covered in their last two games. On the road, they are 24-20 ATS compared to 24-19 ATS at home.
The Pacers are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. In their division, they are 3rd. In non-conference play, they are 15-15 compared to 32-20 against the East.
The Knicks have a record of 50-32 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 15-15 compared to 35-17 against other Eastern Conference teams.
New York has won two straight games on the road and has an ATS road record of 25-18. As the favorite, the Knicks are 39-12 this season and have gone 29-21 ATS as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 4.5 points.
In their last game against the Pacers, the Knicks won 121-117. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and the Knicks were favored by 6 points. This improved their ATS record to 48-40 for the season.
The Knicks’ O/U record for the season is 41-47-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 220.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 222.5.
