Pacers vs. Knicks: Eastern Semifinals Game 3 Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – May 10, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 9, 2024

The Indiana Pacers ready for Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks as 7-point favorites. The playoff matchup on Friday starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Knicks lead the series 2-0. A 221.5-point over/under is set in this matchup.

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Pacers vs. Knicks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pacers -7 221.5

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Injury Report as of May 10

Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Shoulder), Tyrese Haliburton: Questionable (Back)

Knicks: Bojan Bogdanovic: Out (Ankle), Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle), Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder), OG Anunoby: Out (Hamstring), Jalen Brunson: Questionable (Foot)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (+7)
Total Pick Over (221.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pacers vs. Knicks Stat Rankings

Pacers Avg. (Rank) Knicks Avg. (Rank)
123.3 (1st) Points Scored 112.8 (19th)
120.2 (27th) Points Allowed 108.2 (2nd)
41.5 (28th) Rebounds 45.2 (5th)
10.1 (19th) Off. Rebounds 12.7 (1st)
13.2 (10th) 3pt Made 13.2 (10th)
30.8 (1st) Assists 24.4 (29th)
12.3 (11th) Turnovers 12.2 (8th)

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Pacers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 80 21.7 7.1 4.3 0.8 0.3 1.1
Tyrese Haliburton 69 20.1 3.9 10.9 1.2 0.7 2.8
Myles Turner 77 17.1 6.9 1.3 0.5 1.9 1.5
Aaron Nesmith 72 12.2 3.8 1.5 0.9 0.7 1.9
Obi Toppin 82 10.3 3.9 1.6 0.6 0.5 1.2

Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 77 28.7 3.6 6.7 0.9 0.2 2.7
Donte DiVincenzo 81 15.5 3.7 2.7 1.3 0.4 3.5
Alec Burks 66 10.4 2.3 1.3 0.4 0.2 1.9
Josh Hart 81 9.4 8.3 4.1 0.9 0.3 1.0
Miles McBride 67 8.4 1.5 1.7 0.7 0.1 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The Pacers have 44 wins in 82 games against the spread this season.
  • Indiana has an ATS record of 11-8-1 as 7-point favorites or greater.
  • There have been 42 Pacers games (out of 82) that went over the total this season.
  • A total of 71 times so far this season, Indiana and its opponent have combined for more than 221.5 points.
  • Pacers games have had an average of 243.5 points this season, 22.0 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Knicks have beaten the spread 43 times in 82 games.
  • New York is winless ATS (0-3) when playing as at least a 7-point underdog this season.
  • This year, 37 of the Knicks’ 82 games have gone over the point total.
  • New York’s games have had over 221.5 points 40 times this year.
  • Knicks games average 221.0 total points, 0.5 less than the total for this matchup.

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