The Pacers dropped a 121-117 decision in Monday’s series opener, and have now fallen to defeat in six of nine dates with the Knicks. With Monday’s victory, the Knicks improved to 10-2 SU over their past 12 games including victories in six of their past seven on home court. 

The Knicks return to action as 5.5-point favourites on the NBA Game 2 odds and have rocketed to -400 chalk on the NBA series prices. The Pacers now trail as +300 underdogs to rebound and win this series and the total for Wednesday’s contest is pegged at 218.5.

Pacers vs. Knicks NBA Playoff Betting Odds

Game 1 of this series proved to be a hard-fought battle, with the Pacers maintaining a narrow lead through lengthy stretches of the second half until the Knicks reclaimed the lead for good in the final minute. Close finishes are nothing new when these teams meet, with matters getting settled by six or fewer points in six of their past nine dates. But while the Knicks hold the edge in both the series and recent dates with Indiana, the Pacers have emerged as a solid bet when facing New York, going 4-1 against the spread of their past five meetings including a 3-1 ATS mark at MSG. However, if the Pacers are to bounce back in this series, they’ll have to do better in the paint. Indy was outboarded by a 40-32 margin in Game 1 while recording their fewest rebounds since early February.

Indiana Pacers

Myles Turner led the charge for the Pacers in Game 1, posting a team-high 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting. That performance marks a turnaround for the big man, who mustered just 18 total points over the final two games of the club’s first-round series against Milwaukee. Turner has now scored at least 23 points in three of four appearances against the Knicks this season and is a -110 bet on the NBA player props to score OVER 17.5 on Wednesday night. Conversely, Pascal Siakam has yet to regain the form that generated 35.5 points per game in Games 1 and 2 versus the Bucks, dropping just 19 points on Monday night, and has failed to reach 20 points in five straight games. Complicating matters is the uncertain status of Tyrese Haliburton, who has been plagued by back spasms that leave him listed as questionable for Game 2.

New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson turned in another mammoth performance for the Knicks in Game 1, scoring a game-high 43 points along with six boards and six assists. Brunson has now averaged 42.8 points scored during a run of four 40+ point outings, and in addition to sporting -110 odds to top 37.5 points in Game 2, Brunson has also emerged as an intriguing +1000 bet to claim NBA Finals MVP honours this spring. Josh Hart continued to demonstrate his versatility with his fifth double-double of the postseason, recording a playoff-high 24 points along with 13 boards. 

Game 2 Prediction: Who Will Win Pacers vs. Knicks?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Pacers Team Leaders

IND

Points	Pascal Siakam 21.27
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton 10.9
Rebounds	Pascal Siakam 7.78
FG%	Isaiah Jackson 66.5
Steals	Tyrese Haliburton 1.2
Blocks	Myles Turner 1.87

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 28.73
Assists	Jalen Brunson 6.74
Rebounds	Julius Randle 9.2
FG%	Jericho Sims 69.1
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.74
Blocks	Precious Achiuwa 1.14

IND

Points	Pascal Siakam 21.59
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton 8.2
Rebounds	Pascal Siakam 7.53
FG%	Andrew Nembhard 56
Steals	Tyrese Haliburton 1.27
Blocks	Myles Turner 1.47

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 32.38
Assists	Jalen Brunson 7.46
Rebounds	Josh Hart 11.54
FG%	Jericho Sims 100
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.23
Blocks	Precious Achiuwa 1.33

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Knicks Team Leaders

IND

Points	Pascal Siakam 21.27
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton 10.9
Rebounds	Pascal Siakam 7.78
FG%	Isaiah Jackson 66.5
Steals	Tyrese Haliburton 1.2
Blocks	Myles Turner 1.87

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 28.73
Assists	Jalen Brunson 6.74
Rebounds	Julius Randle 9.2
FG%	Jericho Sims 69.1
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.74
Blocks	Precious Achiuwa 1.14

IND

Points	Pascal Siakam 21.59
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton 8.2
Rebounds	Pascal Siakam 7.53
FG%	Andrew Nembhard 56
Steals	Tyrese Haliburton 1.27
Blocks	Myles Turner 1.47

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 32.38
Assists	Jalen Brunson 7.46
Rebounds	Josh Hart 11.54
FG%	Jericho Sims 100
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.23
Blocks	Precious Achiuwa 1.33

Injuries

Indiana

Jalen Smith (PF)

Out Mon Illness - 27 / 05 / 24

Aaron Nesmith (SG)

Prob Sun Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 24

Jalen Smith (PF)

Prob Sun Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24

Obi Toppin (PF)

Prob Sun Ankle - 12 / 04 / 24

Isaiah Jackson (PF)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 11 / 04 / 24

Jalen Smith (PF)

Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 24

Myles Turner (C)

Prob Fri Finger - 01 / 04 / 24

T.J. McConnell (PG)

Ques Wed Ankle - 26 / 03 / 24

Aaron Nesmith (SG)

Ques Wed Knee - 25 / 03 / 24

James Johnson (PF)

Ques Mon Personal - 22 / 03 / 24

New York

Josh Hart (SG)

Prob Sun Abdominal - 19 / 05 / 24

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Out Sun Hamstring - 19 / 05 / 24

Josh Hart (SG)

Prob Sun Abdominal - 18 / 05 / 24

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Ques Sun Hamstring - 08 / 05 / 24

Mitchell Robinson (C)

out for season Ankle - 07 / 05 / 24

Mitchell Robinson (C)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 01 / 05 / 24

Jericho Sims (C)

Ques Wed Shoulder - 01 / 05 / 24

Jericho Sims (C)

Prob Tues Shoulder - 29 / 04 / 24

Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)

out for season Wrist - 28 / 04 / 24

Mitchell Robinson (C)

Prob Tues Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24

Injuries

Indiana

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jalen Smith (PF)	Out Mon	Illness - 27 / 05 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
Smith is ailing from illness, and he is unlikely to be on court against the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Aaron Nesmith (SG)	Prob Sun	Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 24	5-3	5-3	+ -
Nesmith is managing a right shoulder soreness, but he is expected to play against the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Smith (PF)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24	10-8	13-5	+ -
Smith is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will suit up Sunday versus the Hawks.
Obi Toppin (PF)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 12 / 04 / 24	11-8	14-5	+ -
Toppin exited the previous game with a left ankle sprain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Sunday's battle versus the Hawks.
Isaiah Jackson (PF)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 11 / 04 / 24	11-8	14-5	+ -
Jackson was absent from the last match with a left hamstring strain, but it is expected that he will line up against the Hawks on Sunday.
Jalen Smith (PF)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 05 / 04 / 24	12-10	16-6	+ -
Smith exited the last contest with a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will suit up Sunday against the Heat.
Myles Turner (C)	Prob Fri	Finger - 01 / 04 / 24	14-10	17-7	+ -
Turner was held out of the last game with a right finger sprain, but it is forecasted that he will battle the Thunder on Friday.
T.J. McConnell (PG)	Ques Wed	Ankle - 26 / 03 / 24	15-12	19-8	+ -
McConnell is nursing left ankle soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the Bulls.
Aaron Nesmith (SG)	Ques Wed	Knee - 25 / 03 / 24	16-12	19-9	+ -
Nesmith missed the last game tending to a bruised right knee, and it is uncertain if he will face the Bulls on Wednesday.
James Johnson (PF)	Ques Mon	Personal - 22 / 03 / 24	17-12	19-10	+ -
Johnson has been absent the previous two contests due to a personal matter, and it is unknown if he will take the court Monday against the Clippers.

New York

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Josh Hart (SG)	Prob Sun	Abdominal - 19 / 05 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Hart is battling an abdominal strain, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Out Sun	Hamstring - 19 / 05 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Anunoby has a hamstring injury, and he will not suit up against the Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Josh Hart (SG)	Prob Sun	Abdominal - 18 / 05 / 24	1-1	1-1	+ -
Hart is battling an abdominal soreness, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Ques Sun	Hamstring - 08 / 05 / 24	3-3	3-3	+ -
Anunoby missed the last game dealing with a left hamstring strain, and its is unclear if he will take part against the Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Mitchell Robinson (C)	out for season	Ankle - 07 / 05 / 24	3-3	3-3	+ -
Robinson is likely to miss the remainder of the season while recovering from a stress injury to his left ankle.
Mitchell Robinson (C)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 01 / 05 / 24	4-4	5-3	+ -
Robinson is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be a participant in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Jericho Sims (C)	Ques Wed	Shoulder - 01 / 05 / 24	4-4	5-3	+ -
Sims is battling right shoulder inflammation, and it is uncertain if he will take the floor in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers.
Jericho Sims (C)	Prob Tues	Shoulder - 29 / 04 / 24	5-4	5-4	+ -
Sims is tending to right shoulder inflammation, but he is expected to take on the 76ers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)	out for season	Wrist - 28 / 04 / 24	5-5	6-4	+ -
Bogdanovic will miss the rest of the 2023-24 season after having surgery to repair injuries to his left foot and left wrist.
Mitchell Robinson (C)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24	5-6	6-5	+ -
Robinson is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will be a participant in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.