Pacers vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 May 2024
Last updated: May 18, 2024, 12:36AM | Published: May 16, 2024, 2:31AM
The Indiana Pacers will play the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, beginning at 10:30am AEST.
Led by star players Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, the Pacers are looking to overcome a Knicks side that includes Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pacers vs Knicks game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Pacers vs Knicks
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Indiana-New York NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pacers a 68% chance of beating the Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
More: Pacers vs Knicks Simulated 10K Times
Pacers vs Knicks: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pacers $1.56, Knicks $2.78
- Line: Pacers -5 ($1.98), Knicks +5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 215.5 Points): Over $1.92, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pacers at $1.56 and the Knicks at $2.78.
The Pacers are listed as 5-point favourites against the Knicks, with odds of $1.98 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Knicks (+5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for Pacers vs Knicks has been set at 215.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.92 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pacers and the Knicks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 215.5 points is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Pacers vs Knicks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $1.56 with Betfair (68% probability) 🔥
- Line: Pacers -5 at $1.98 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 215.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (50% probability)
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Pacers vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday has the Pacers winning 110-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Indiana vs New York on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Pacers vs Knicks: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Pacers vs Knicks without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Pascal Siakam is expected to lead the Pacers with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to finish with 40 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Knicks.
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 23 | 7 | 4 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 20 | 4 | 9 |
| Myles Turner | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| T.J. McConnell | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 12 | 5 | 2 |
Knicks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 40 | 4 | 7 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 22 | 5 | 3 |
| Miles McBride | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 15 | 13 | 6 |
| Alec Burks | 14 | 3 | 1 |
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Pacers vs Knicks: Preview
The NBA game between the Pacers and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to tip off at 10:30am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks
- Date: Saturday 18 May 2024
- Time: 10:30am AEST
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Indiana vs New York 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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