The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks battle in Game 1 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Monday. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Regular-season series: Pacers won 2-1
The Pacers took down the Bucks 120-98 Thursday to cover as 6-point home favorites and win their 1st-round series 4-2. F Obi Toppin scored a team-high 21 points off the bench, while G Tyrese Haliburton (17 points and 10 assists) had a double-double. Indiana shot 54.1% from the field in the win.
New York took down Philadelphia 118-115 Thursday to cover as a 3-point road underdog and win its 1st-round series 4-2. G Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 41 points with 12 assists for a double-double, while G Josh Hart (16 points and 14 rebounds) also had a double-double. The Knicks shot 46.2% from the field in the win.
Pacers at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Knicks -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +5.5 (-105) | Knicks -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)
Pacers at Knicks key injuries
Pacers
- G Tyrese Haliburton (back) questionable
- G Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) out
Knicks
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 121, Pacers 112
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Knicks (-225) to win at home Monday.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -5.5 (-115).
The Pacers are just 1-3 straight up and ATS in their last 4 road games. New York returns home after winning its 1st-round series on the road and will utilize the momentum for a big Game 1 win Monday night.
Over/Under
BET OVER 216.5 (-120).
The Pacers and Knicks have both hit the Over 8 times in their last 10 games. Indiana has hit the Over in 4 of its last 5 games, while New York has hit the Over in 2 straight and 4 of its last 5 at home.
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