The New York Knicks are 4-point favorites in a decisive Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX. The Pacers lead the series 3-1.
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Knicks vs. Pacers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Knicks 116, Pacers 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-181)
- Total Pick: Over 223.5 (computer predicts 229.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Pacers (+4)
Recent Knicks vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2025 | Pacers | -3 | 219.5 | -151 | +127 | 130-121 IND |
| 5/25/2025 | Pacers | -1.5 | 223.5 | -117 | -102 | 106-100 NY |
| 5/23/2025 | Knicks | -6 | 224.5 | -254 | +206 | 114-109 IND |
| 5/21/2025 | Knicks | -4.5 | 221 | -189 | +157 | 138-135 IND |
| 2/11/2025 | Knicks | -2 | 242 | -132 | +111 | 128-115 NY |
| 11/10/2024 | Knicks | -3 | 229 | -153 | +129 | 132-121 IND |
| 10/25/2024 | Knicks | -4.5 | 227.5 | -195 | +163 | 123-98 NY |
| 5/19/2024 | Knicks | -3.5 | 209 | -161 | +136 | 130-109 IND |
| 5/17/2024 | Pacers | -5.5 | 215.5 | -207 | +172 | 116-103 IND |
| 5/14/2024 | Knicks | -2 | 217 | -126 | +106 | 121-91 NY |
| 5/12/2024 | Pacers | -5.5 | 219.5 | -222 | +183 | 121-89 IND |
| 5/10/2024 | Pacers | -7.5 | 222 | -297 | +237 | 111-106 IND |
| 5/8/2024 | Knicks | -4.5 | 218.5 | -185 | +154 | 130-121 NY |
| 5/6/2024 | Knicks | -5.5 | 217.5 | -238 | +195 | 121-117 NY |
| 2/10/2024 | Pacers | -2.5 | 235.5 | -168 | +143 | 125-111 IND |
| 2/1/2024 | Knicks | -2 | 235 | -126 | +105 | 109-105 NY |
| 12/30/2023 | Pacers | -4 | 249 | -176 | +147 | 140-126 IND |
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York has a 40-41-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Knicks are 27-25-1 against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season.
- New York has gone over in 42 of its 82 games with a set total (51.2%).
- The Knicks have entered the game as favorites 65 times this season and won 47, or 72.3%, of those games.
- This season, New York has won 39 of its 50 games, or 78%, when favored by at least -181 on the moneyline.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Indiana has gone 38-43-1 ATS this season.
- The Pacers have an 11-9 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4 points or more.
- Indiana's games have gone over the point total 44 out of 82 times (53.7%).
- The Pacers have won 48.5% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (16-17).
- Indiana has a record of 10-10 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +150 or longer (50%).
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Knicks vs. Pacers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable (Knee)
Pacers
Pacers:
Aaron Nesmith: Questionable (Ankle),
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf)
Knicks vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT, truTV, and MAX
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
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