Knicks vs. Pacers Game 3 Showdown: Can Underdogs Defy the Odds in This High-Stakes May 25 Clash?

Sunday night’s stage at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for a riveting Game 3 clash between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers — two teams locked in a tightly contested Eastern Conference Finals duel. The Pacers, riding the momentum from their hard-fought 114-109 victory in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, find themselves up 2-0 in the series. Pascal Siakam delivered a near-mesmerizing 39-point performance to tip the scales for Indiana, while Jalen Brunson countered valiantly with 36 points of his own for New York. The tale of that game was clear — Indiana’s starters all found their groove with double-digit scoring, while New York struggled with nearly half their rotation struggling to hit the scoreboard. Currently, the Knicks are proving tough to shake on the road, sporting a 24-17 mark, whereas the Pacers are nearly unbeatable at home over their last ten outings, boasting an 8-2 record. If you’re eager to get the lowdown on tipoff times, the sharpest odds, player nods, and savvy picks powered by our exclusive models and expert insights—stick around. Plus, for a treasure trove of fantasy advice and behind-the-scenes intel, the Rotoworld Basketball Show has you covered throughout the season. LEARN MORE

“Much like Minnesota versus Oklahoma City in Game 3, I expect New York to win and look dominant doing so. However, Indiana when down, is never out of it, which is why this series will be so entertaining. I like the Knicks +2.5 and ML, plus a sprinkle on the Knicks win margins of 11-20 and 21+.Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest fantasy player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts.Indiana took Game 2, 114-109 in Madison Square Garden to go up 2-0 in the series. Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 39 points for the Pacers, while Jalen Brunson poured in 36 for the Knicks. All five starters scored double-figures for Indiana, while four of New York’s eight players failed to score more than six points.Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!

Game details & how to watch Knicks vs. Pacers live

• Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM EST
• Site: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• City: Indianapolis, IN
• Network/Streaming: TNT / Max

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

Game odds for Knicks vs. Pacers

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• Odds: Knicks (+113), Pacers (-134)
• Spread: Pacers -2
• Over/Under: 223 points

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Knicks vs. Pacers game

NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Jalen Brunson to score 30-plus points and the Knicks to win:

– Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
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– Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:The latest odds as of Saturday night:
Jalen Brunson has scored 43 and 36 points in this series and will need another Superman-type of effort in Game 3. With Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson possibly switching spots in the starting lineup and Karl-Anthony Towns getting benched for a majority of the fourth quarter in Game 2, the one constant we can rely on is Brunson to get buckets. He’s 2-0 to the Over and I can see 3-0, so Brunson Over 29.5 and 30-plus are in my pocket.”

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Knicks & Pacers game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Indiana Pacers on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Knicks at +2.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 223.

That gives the Knicks an implied team point total of 111.03, and the Pacers 112.07.

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Knicks vs. Pacers on Sunday

• The Pacers have won their last 4 matchups against Eastern Conference teams
• The Pacers’ last 3 home games versus the Knicks have gone over the Total
• The Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog
• The Knicks are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 road games

Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game.The Knicks are currently 24-17 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Pacers have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.On Sunday, May 25, the New York Knicks (51-31) and Indiana Pacers (50-32) are all set to square off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.