The Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead, beating the Pacers 121-117 in Game 1 and 130-121 in Game 2, closing as a 6-point and 4.5-point favorite respectively.
New York beat the Philadelphia 76ers in 6 games in its 1st-round series, covering in 3 of those. G Jalen Brunson has averaged 35.6 points per game throughout the 8 postseason games. The Knicks were 43-36-3 against the spread (ATS) during the regular season.
The Pacers pulled off the biggest upset in their 1st-round series, taking down the No. 3-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in 6 games. They covered in 3 and were 2-1 ATS at home. Indiana is 1-1 ATS in its 2nd-round series and has gone 6-2 O/U through 8 playoff games. It is led in scoring by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 20.9 points per game in the playoffs.
Knicks at Pacers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Pacers -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +7 (-108) | Pacers -7 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Pacers key injuries
Knicks
- G OG Anunoby (hamstring) out
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- G Jalen Brunson (foot) questionable
- F Julius Randle (shoulder) out
Pacers
- G Tyrese Haliburton (back) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 114, Knicks 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Pacers were 3-0 at home in their 1st-round series and have performed well at Gainbridge this season. They aren’t worth a play at an expensive -290 though.
Against the spread
BET PACERS -7 (-112).
The Knicks are a depleted team coming into Friday’s battle. They are without 3 starters. While Randle and Bogdanovic have been out the entire series, Anunoby is coming off a 28-point game, one in which the Knicks got just 12 points from their bench. That’s going to be a major loss for New York.
The Pacers, who were 3-0 straight up and 2-1 ATS at home in the 1st round, are 24-18-2 ATS at home this season, playoffs included. They should be playing with more desperation as well.
Couple the injuries for New York with Indiana’s home success and back PACERS -7 (-112).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 223 (-110).
Both teams shot over 52% from the field and over 42% from deep in Game 2. That shouldn’t be expected to be repeated despite offensive success throughout the 1st 2 games.
The Knicks were just 37-45 O/U during the regular season. With totals above 223, the Pacers were 1-1 O/U in their first-round series, being held Under 95 points in 2 of those 6 games.
While Indiana should come out on top and reach 100 points, expect more inefficiency in this game and back UNDER 223 (-110).
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