Knicks vs. Pacers Picks and Prediction – 5/31/2025

New York Knicks (2-3) vs. Indiana Pacers (3-2)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TV: TNT / truTV / Max

Previous Games:

  • Knicks: Won 111-94 in Game 5, controlling the pace and shooting 49% from the field

  • Pacers: Lost Game 5 with 20 turnovers and 41% shooting

Head-to-Head:

The Knicks have dominated the boards and kept Indiana in check during their wins. Indiana has scored 114+ points in every playoff victory this postseason but struggled offensively in Game 5.

New York Knicks Breakdown:

New York has been strong on the road, going 7-2 ATS and 6-3 SU as an underdog in the playoffs. Jalen Brunson has been electric, and Karl-Anthony Towns’ double-double in Game 5 highlighted the Knicks' size advantage. They’ve also out-rebounded Indiana by 28 over five games, a key factor in tonight's elimination game.

Key Players:

  • Jalen Brunson: 32 points (12-18 FG), 5 rebounds, 5 assists in Game 5

  • Karl-Anthony Towns: 24 points, 13 rebounds

  • Mikal Bridges: 12 points, 5 assists

Indiana Pacers Breakdown:

Indiana’s offensive output is typically strong at home, where they’ve gone 16-4 SU in their last 20. However, Tyrese Haliburton was limited in Game 5, and turnovers remain a big concern. Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin will need to step up to close out the series.

Key Players:

  • Bennedict Mathurin: 23 points, 9 rebounds in Game 5

  • Pascal Siakam: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists

  • Tyrese Haliburton: Just 8 points in Game 5

Betting Trends:

New York Knicks:

  • 7-2 ATS in last 9 road games

  • 6-3 SU as an underdog in last 9

  • Under has hit in 4 of last 6 games

Indiana Pacers:

  • 16-4 SU in last 20 home games

  • 5-2 ATS in last 7 games

  • Under has hit in 4 of last 6 games

Exact Score Prediction:

New York Knicks 110 – Indiana Pacers 107

Our Best Bet:

New York Knicks +4 (-110)

The Knicks have shown they can win on the road and control the rebounding edge. With momentum from Game 5 and a more consistent offensive attack, they should push this series to a decisive Game 7. 

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