Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 5 Prediction: Best pick, odds, spread, and more (May 29, 2025?)
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The
New York Knicks
are on the brink of elimination as they face the
Indiana Pacers
in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Trailing 3-1 in the series, the Knicks must win to keep their championship hopes alive.
However, history and recent trends suggest it won't be easy.
New York Knicks face an uphill battle in Game 5
The Knicks are fighting to become just the 14th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit. Their task is made tougher by two concerning trends:
- The Pacers are 6-1 on the road this postseason.
- The Knicks are just 3-5 at home in these playoffs.
Indiana
has been dominant, losing only three of their 14 playoff games while leading all teams in effective field goal percentage.
Tyrese Haliburton's triple-double in Game 4 powered the Pacers to a 130-121 win, putting the Knicks in a must-win situation.
Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 5
odds and betting breakdown
Here's a look at the latest odds for Game 5:
Knicks vs Pacers Game 5 Spread and moneyline
Team
Spread
Moneyline
Indiana Pacers
+5 (-110)
+160
New York Knicks
-5 (-110)
-192
Total points
- Over 222.5 (-112)
- Under 222.5 (-108)
How to watch Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 5 (May 29, 2025)
#3 KNICKS at #4 PACERS | FULL GAME 4 HIGHLIGHTS | May 27, 2025
- Date: Thursday, May 29
- Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- TV: TNT
- Series status: Pacers lead 3-1
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 4 Injury updates
Indiana Pacers injury report for Game 5
- Isaiah Jackson – out
- Aaron Nesmith – questionable
New York Knicks injury report for Game 5
- Karl-Anthony Towns – questionable
Top prop bets for Knicks vs Pacers Game 5
Best Pacers prop: Tyrese Haliburton over 9.5 assists (-125)
Tyrese Haliburton
has dominated
the Knicks
in this series, averaging 24.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 11.0 assists per game.
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He has recorded double-digit assists in three of the four games, and with Indiana's fast-paced offense, he should continue distributing effectively.
Best Knicks prop: Jalen Brunson over 30.5 points (-110)
Brunson has scored 31+ points in three of the four games this series. With the Knicks' season on the line, expect him to take even more shots. He dropped 43 and 36 points in Games 1 and 2 at MSG, making this prop a strong play.
Knicks vs Pacers
Game 5 prediction
: Why Pacers cover the spread
The Pacers have been excellent as road underdogs, going 18-10 against the spread this season. They've already won two games at Madison Square Garden in this series and have consistently forced the Knicks into an uptempo game.
Indiana's offense ranks first in effective field goal percentage and second in offensive rating this postseason. Unless the Knicks find a way to slow them down, the Pacers should keep this game close—if not win outright.
Final pick: Pacers +5 (-110 at DraftKings)
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