Knicks vs. Pacers: Eastern Semifinals Game 7 Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – May 19, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 18, 2024

The New York Knicks enter a decisive Game 7 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers as 3.5-point favorites. The playoff matchup on Sunday starts at 3:30 PM ET on ABC from Madison Square Garden. The series is even 3-3. The over/under for the matchup is 208.5 points.

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Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Knicks -3.5 208.5

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Injury Report as of May 19

Knicks: Bojan Bogdanovic: Out (Ankle), Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle), Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder), OG Anunoby: Questionable (Hamstring), Josh Hart: Questionable (Abdomen)

Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Shoulder)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (-3.5)
Total Pick Over (208.5)

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.

Knicks vs. Pacers Stat Rankings

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

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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
OG Anunoby 50 14.7 4.2 2.1 1.4 0.7 2.0
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

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

Betting Trends

  • The Knicks have 43 wins in 82 games against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread as 3.5-point favorites or more, New York is 21-14-1.
  • The Knicks have seen 37 of their 82 games hit the over.
  • New York’s games have finished with more than 208.5 points 58 times so far this year.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 208.5 points, 12.5 fewer than the average total in this season’s Knicks contests.
  • The Pacers’ record against the spread is 44-35-3.
  • As a 3.5-point underdog or greater, Indiana is 18-10-2 against the spread.
  • The Pacers have played 82 games this season, and 42 of them have hit the over.
  • Indiana’s games have gone over 208.5 points on 80 occasions this season.
  • The average total points scored in Pacers games this year (208.5) is 35.0 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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