Knicks vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 May 2025
Last updated: May 22, 2025, 12:00AM | Published: May 21, 2025, 2:00PM
The New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, starting at 10:00am AEST.
With star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are up against a Pacers team that includes Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Pacers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's New York vs Indiana NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks a 66% chance of beating the Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 Western Conference Finals.
Knicks vs Pacers: Game 1 Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.53, Pacers $2.60
- Line: Knicks -4.5 ($1.95), Pacers +4.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 221.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $1.53 and the Pacers at $2.60.
The Knicks are 4.5-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pacers (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Knicks (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 221.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Knicks vs Pacers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New York at $1.53 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks -4.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 221.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Knicks vs Pacers betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Knicks vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals this Thursday is the Knicks winning 112-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Indiana game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Pacers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the New York vs Indiana game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Knicks vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Pacers in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Indiana predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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