Knicks vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 May 2025
Last updated: May 30, 2025, 12:05AM | Published: May 29, 2025, 2:00PM
The New York Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Friday, beginning at 10:00am AEST.
Led by star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are looking to overcome a Pacers line-up 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?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's New York vs Indiana NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 63% chance of winning against the Pacers at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Pacers: Game 5 Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.56, Pacers $2.50
- Line: Knicks -4.5 ($1.91), Pacers +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223 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 $1.56 and the Pacers at $2.50.
The Knicks are 4.5-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pacers (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pacers (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 223-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Knicks vs Pacers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $1.56 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 223 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Knicks vs Pacers best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Knicks vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals on Friday is the Knicks winning 113-109.
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 Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Pacers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the New York vs Indiana game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Knicks vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Knicks and Pacers in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to begin at 10:00am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday 30 May 2025
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times mentioned 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 experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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