Knicks vs. Pacers Game 1 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 21

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks are currently 4.5-point favorites over the Pacers. A 222.5-point total has been set for the game.

Check out everything you need to know about the Knicks-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
• TV: TNT, truTV, and MAX

Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Pacers (+ 4.5)
O/U Pick: Over (222.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 116 - Pacers 113

Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Insights

• Knicks games have gone over 222.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 51 times (out of 82) this season.
• This year, 60 of the Pacers' 82 games have had a combined total of more than 222.5 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 10.7 more points per game (233.2) than this matchup's over/under of 222.5 points.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 4.3 more points per game, 226.8, than this game's total of 222.5 points.
• New York has been chosen as the favorite in 66 games this year and has walked away with the win 47 times (71.2%) in those games.
• Indiana has been an underdog in 31 games this season and has come away with the win 14 times (45.2%) in those contests.
• New York holds a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head matchups with Indiana.
• The Knicks also have a 2-1 edge against the spread when matched up with the Pacers.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks are 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall in their last 10 contests.
• New York's average total over the last 10 games is 10.0 points fewer than the 222.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Knicks' 82 games this season, they have 39 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, New York has been installed as favorites by a 4.5-point margin or more 50 times and are 25-23-2 ATS in those matchups.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the total in 43 out of 82 opportunities (52.4%).
• The Knicks record just 0.7 more points per game (115.8) than the Pacers allow (115.1).
• New York has a 28-11-1 record against the spread and a 34-6 record overall when putting up more than 115.1 points.
• The Knicks are shooting 48.6% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Pacers allow to opponents.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 21 times in 41 opportunities at home, and they've covered 18 times in 41 opportunities in away games.
• When it comes to over/unders, New York hits the over more consistently in home games, as it has gone over the total 23 times in 41 opportunities this season (56.1%). On the road, it has hit the over 20 times in 41 opportunities (48.8%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Knicks have won a lower percentage of their home games (.711) compared to road games (.714).

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns posts 24.4 points, 12.8 boards and 3.1 assists per game, shooting 52.6% from the floor and 42.0% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made treys per contest.
• Josh Hart posts 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 0.4 blocks.
• Jalen Brunson puts up 26.0 points, 2.9 boards and 7.3 assists per contest, shooting 48.8% from the floor and 38.3% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game.
• Mikal Bridges averages 17.6 points, 3.7 assists and 3.2 boards.
• OG Anunoby averages 18.0 points, 2.2 assists and 4.8 boards.

Knicks Player Props

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have a 7-3 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall over their past 10 games.
• Indiana's average total over the last 10 games is 6.2 points greater than the 222.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Pacers have 38 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• So far this season, Indiana has been installed as underdogs by a 4.5-point margin or more 20 times and are 11-9 ATS in those games.
• Pacers games this season have gone over the point total 53.7% of the time (44 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Pacers' 117.4 points per game are 5.7 more points than the 111.7 the Knicks allow to opponents.
• Indiana has put together a 33-26-1 ATS record and a 41-19 overall record in games it scores more than 111.7 points.
• The Pacers are shooting 48.8% from the field, 1.4% higher than the 47.4% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.
• The Pacers' winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .463. They are 19-21-1 ATS on their home court and 19-22-0 on the road.
• Looking at the over/under, Indiana's games have gone over 53.7% of the time this year, both at home (22 of 41) and away (22 of 41).
• This year the Pacers are 25-6 at home as moneyline favorites (.806 winning percentage). On the road they are 10-9 (.526).

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game. He's also sinking 47.3% of his shots from the field and 38.8% from beyond the arc, with 3.0 triples per contest.
• The Pacers are getting 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Pascal Siakam this season.
• Myles Turner is averaging 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He is sinking 48.1% of his shots from the field and 39.6% from 3-point range, with 2.2 triples per contest.
• Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. He is making 45.8% of his shots from the field and 34.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 triples per game.
• T.J. McConnell gets the Pacers 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while posting 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Pacers Player Props

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