Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the 6-seed Indiana Pacers and 2-seed New York Knicks goes down on Wednesday. The Knicks topped the Pacers 121-117 in Game 1 of this 2024 NBA playoffs series on Monday. New York was 27-14 at home during the regular season and is 3-1 at home in the postseason, while Indiana went 21-20 on the road during the 2023-24 season. Mitchell Robinson (ankle), Bojan Bogdanovic (ankle, wrist) and Julius Randle (shoulder) are out for the Knicks, while Tyrese Haliburton (back) is questionable for Indiana.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City. New York is a 4.5-point favorite in the latest Pacers vs. Knicks odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 219. Before making any Knicks vs. Pacers picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Pacers and just locked in its 2024 NBA playoff predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Pacers vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Pacers spread: New York -4.5
- Knicks vs. Pacers over/under: 219 points
- Knicks vs. Pacers money line: New York -189, Indiana +159
- IND: The Pacers are 48-39-3 ATS this season
- NYK: The Knicks are 29-22 ATS this season when favored
- Knicks vs. Pacers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Donte DiVincenzo is a smooth playmaker who does lots damage on the perimeter, knocking down threes as a catch-and-shoot weapon. He will also put the ball on the deck to keep defenders honest. He's averaging 13.9 points, 2.4 assists, and shooting 39.6% from 3-point land in the NBA playoffs 2024. In Game 1, DiVincenzo had 25 points and went 5-of-9 from downtown.
Forward Josh Hart is a two-way threat for the Knicks. Hart plays gritty defense and is one of the best rebounders despite being 6-foot-4. He can also be a solid 3-point shooter when his feet are set. He's averaging 17.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and five assists in the 2024 NBA playoffs. In Game 1, Hart finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists. See which team to pick here.
Why the Pacers can cover
Forward Pascal Siakam is the Pacers' most consistent scorer. The New Mexico State product pulls down his fair share of boards but can also knock down jumpers. He leads the team in both scoring (21.9) and rebounds (8.4) in the postseason while knocking down 54.1% of his field goal attempts.
Center Myles Turner has been an athletic interior presence in the frontcourt. Turner is a superb rim protector with soft hands around the lane. Additionally, the Texas product will stretch the floor with ease. He averages 19.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in the 2024 NBA playoffs. In his last outing, Turner tallied 23 points, three assists, one block and made two 3-pointers. See which team to pick here.
How to make Pacers vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 224 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Knicks vs. Pacers, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Pacers vs. Knicks spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has returned more than $2,800 on its NBA picks this season, and find out.
