Knicks vs Pacers Match Player Stats: Game Insights
Keep an eye on the Knicks vs Pacers Match Player Stats to see who shines brightest and leads their team to victory! The New York Knicks aim to close out the series tonight in a thrilling Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers (8:30 PM ET)! Despite being 6.5-point underdogs on the road, the Knicks have a chance to clinch the series with a win. The Pacers (-250) are desperate to force a Game 7, while the Knicks (+203) look to defy expectations. Expect a high-scoring game, with the over/under set at 215.5 points. This matchup goes beyond team strategies – it’s about individual players stepping up.
Knicks vs Pacers Match Odds Player Stats
| BET | NY | IND |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +203 | -250 |
| Spread | +6.5 | -6.5 |
| Total | 215.5 | |
Game Information
- Game: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- Date: Friday, May 17th 8:30 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
Knicks vs Pacers Betting Match Player Stats
New York Knicks
Today, the Knicks aim to win their fourth straight game as the underdog. As underdogs, they are 16-24 this season and 20-20 ATS, with an average scoring margin of -3.2 points per game. In their most recent game against the Pacers, the Knicks won 121-91, covering the spread as 1.5-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was 218 points. In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks finished the regular season 50-32, securing 2nd place. They went 35-17 against Eastern teams and 15-15 in non-conference games. This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 42-50-1, with today’s O/U line of 215.5 being lower than their season average of 220.7.
On the road, the Knicks are 26-19 straight up and 25-22 ATS, with an average NBA scores differential of +2.0 points per game. As underdogs on the road, they are 20-20 ATS. Julius Randle, averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds, is out, as is Bojan Bogdanovic, who has shot 39.8% from three. Jalen Brunson has averaged 32 points over his last five games, shooting 48.4%. The Knicks are the slowest-paced team, averaging 94.8 possessions per game, and their scoring average is 112.8 points per game, slightly better on the road at 113.3.
Defensively, the Knicks rank 5th in points allowed per game at 108.4, improving on the road to 111.3, 8th in the NBA team rankings. Over their last five games, they have struggled defensively, allowing 112.2 points per game, with opponents shooting 50.2% from the field and 41.9% from three. For the season, opponents have made 36.6% of their three-point attempts against New York, 11th in the league.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 49-44, with the under hitting in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 241.3 points, compared to today’s O/U line of 215.5. The Pacers are 31-19 as the favorite this season and have won three straight games in that role. Against the spread, they are 24-26 as the favorite and 25-16 overall at home. In their most recent game against the Knicks, the Pacers lost 121-91 as 1.5-point underdogs, with the O/U line set at 218 points. Indiana’s ATS record is 49-42, and they are favored by 6.5 points today. At home, the Pacers have an average scoring margin of +7.7 points per game.
Overall, the Pacers are 47-35 this season, placing them 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against Eastern Conference opponents, they are 32-20 compared to 15-15 in non-conference NBA matchup. Indiana boasts the NBA’s top-scoring offense at 123.3 points per game, and they are even better at home, averaging 124.9 points per game. The Pacers lead the league in pace, averaging 101.2 possessions per contest. They have hit 50% of their shots from the field this season, the best mark in the league. Over his last five games, Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 21.6 points per game on 53.3% shooting, with 4 threes per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19 points per game in his last five games while shooting 52.8% from the field, and overall, he averages 21.7 points per game. Myles Turner has hit 2.2 threes per game in his last five games.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 215.5 -109
- ML: Pacers -250
- ATS: Knicks +6.5
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