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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's time for the 2025 NBA playoffs, with the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers queued up to tipoff on Saturday, May 31st, 2025. All NBA playoff matchups are best of seven games, with the exception of the play-in tournament which is single elimination. Have a look at the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets below from our featured legal US sports betting partners.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks concluded the regular season with a 95.00 power ranking. Their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, finished up with a 93.33 ranking. In general, the team with the higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will be the favorite (depending on the playoff matchup, of course).
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 24-17 away team record. That result ranked them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Indiana Pacers - Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers notched a 29-11 home team record. They ended the 2024-25 regular season ranked 5th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks finished 9th (115.8) in the league for average points scored per game. The Indiana Pacers ended up 7th, averaging 117.4 PPG at the end of the regular season.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents scored an average of 111.7 points against the New York Knicks per game during the regular season. That result ranks them 19th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Indiana Pacers finished 12th in the league for points scored against them. That means they allowed 115.1 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks wound up with a 12-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record for the 2024-25 regular season. On the other side of the court, the Indiana Pacers finalized their season with a 10-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks had 51-31 regular season record, while the Indiana Pacers had a 50-32 regular season final standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The New York Knicks be facing the Indiana Pacers...in the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.
The Knicks had a 51-31 overall standing, while the Pacers had 50-32...in the regular season. The Knicks had a 12-4 division record, the Pacers 10-6.
The Knicks averaged 115.8 points per game, the Pacers 117.4...during the regular season. Review each team's regular season standings below.
We've rank-ordered the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets below...for this fierce battle on the court. Check out this game's prop bets...from our featured sports betting partners.
So grab yer grog and eye patches, me hearties! It be time...for a showdown between these two ferocious NBA teams!
Best Knicks at Pacers Odds
| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Indiana Pacers |
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| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Indiana Pacers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Indiana Pacers are -3.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +3.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Indiana Pacers are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Knicks
Pacers
5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | +3.5 -102-3.5 -118 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +3.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -3.5 Indiana Pacers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers Prop Bets
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Knicks
Pacers
Game to Overtime
5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 112.5 o -118112.5 u -110Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 109.5 o -105109.5 u -120Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Ben Sheppard
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -135Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Delon Wright
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 1.5 o -1201.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
Landry Shamet
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +110Bet |
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Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
Miles McBride
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -130Bet |
Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
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Obi Toppin
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -115Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 6.5 o -1306.5 u -105Bet |
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Tyrese Haliburton
Points Scored
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 20.5 o -13520.5 u +100Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 14.5 o +11014.5 u -150Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 40.5 o -11040.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 22.5 o -13022.5 u -105Bet |
Myles Turner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 20.5 o -14020.5 u +105Bet |
Obi Toppin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
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Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at IND 5/31/25 8:05pm EDT | 35.5 o -11535.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - New York Knicks | 51 | 31 | 0.622 | +17.0 | 27-14 | 24-17 | 12-4 | 34-18 | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | W1 | 6-4 |
| x - Indiana Pacers | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +18.0 | 29-11 | 20-20 | 10-6 | 29-22 | 117.4 | 115.1 | +2.3 | W1 | 8-2 |
New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM New York Knicks YR: futures available
Indiana Pacers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +450 Bet |
New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers NBA Game
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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