May 19, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) leaves the court after losing game seven of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Pacers vs. Knicks Odds, Predictions, and Top Bets

The Pacers are set to face off against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Get insights on game predictions, top picks, and betting tips for this Friday matchup.

The Indiana Pacers continue their road trip with a matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday, October 25, 2024. The Pacers are coming off a 115-109 comeback victory over the Detroit Pistons, while the Knicks will look to bounce back after a tough season opener against the Boston Celtics.

Set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET, this game gives the Knicks a chance to recover and the Pacers an opportunity to build on early success.

Pacers vs. Knicks betting odds

Spread: Knicks -5.5
Over/Under: 228 points
Moneyline: Knicks -230, Pacers +190

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks prediction and picks

The Pacers and Knicks displayed mixed results in their season debuts. While Indiana capitalized on a strong fourth quarter to defeat Detroit, the Knicks struggled against Boston’s historic shooting night. Here’s our prediction for Friday’s game:

Spread: Pacers (+5.5)
Over/Under: Take the over (228)
Moneyline: Knicks to win (-230)

Against the Spread (ATS):

Knicks went 43-36-3 ATS last season, covering in 16 of 30 games as 5.5-point favorites.
Pacers covered 44 out of 82 games, with a record of 9-7-1 as underdogs of 5.5 points or more.

Total Points:

Last season, Knicks games surpassed 228 points 29 times.
Pacers games hit the over in 59 out of 82 games, with both teams averaging a combined 236.1 points per game last season.

Injury Updates

Pacers: James Wiseman (calf) left early in their season opener, and Isaiah Jackson (groin) was also out.
Knicks: Kevin McCullar Jr. (knee), Precious Achiuwa (hamstring), and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) remain sidelined.

How to watch Pacers vs. Knicks?

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network, MSG
Streaming: Available on ESPN app and select streaming platforms

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