Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6: Can Underdogs Defy the Odds in a Nail-Biting Showdown?

Here we are – May 31st, the stage is set at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the pivotal Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The New York Knicks, holding a 51-31 record, are locked in a fierce battle with the Indiana Pacers, who trail just behind at 50-32. After a gritty 111-94 triumph in Game 5, the Knicks proved they’re not going down without a fight, extending the series and tension alike. Now, it’s do-or-die for the Pacers on their home turf, where they’ve been formidable recently with an 8-2 run in their last ten games. Yet, the spotlight shines bright on Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, who must step up after a modest combined 15 points last outing, as Jalen Brunson continues to light it up for the Knicks with a stellar 32 points in that previous contest. Knicks’ road resilience at 24-17 and a healthy point differential adds another wrinkle to this showdown. I’ve got the skinny on everything you gotta know — from how to catch the tipoff, odds, juicy stats, to who the experts fancy in this thrilling win-or-go-home faceoff. Buckle up, folks, this one’s gonna be something special. LEARN MORE

The Knicks won Game 5, 111-94, taking their first home game at home in the series and keeping themselves alive. The latest odds as of Saturday:
It’s Saturday, May 31, and the New York Knicks (51-31) and Indiana Pacers (50-32) are all set to square off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.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.“While it might be repetitive or boring, I am going back to the well on Jalen Brunson Over 29.5 to 30.5 points. Brunson has been a money-maker to the Over, scoring 32, 31, 23, 36, and 43 points over this series — going 4-1 to the Over. In an elimination game with a chance for the NBA Finals, I see no reason to go Under.

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Game details & how to watch Knicks vs. Pacers live today

• Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM EST
• Site: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• City: Indianapolis, IN
• Network/Streaming: TNT | truTV | Max

I lean the Knicks to cover the +4 and keep this close as I gave out Knicks in 6 (+600) and the series to go to 7 games (+220) as a hedge, so with Knicks in 6 over, I need a Knicks victory in Game 6 to secure a profit.”

Game odds for Knicks vs. Pacers

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.

• Odds: Knicks (+145), Pacers (-174)
• Spread: Pacers -4
• Over/Under: 219 points

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

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Jalen Brunson’s points prop and the Knicks to cover:

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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 +4.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 219.

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.

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

• The Pacers’ average winning margin in 4 wins against the Knicks this season is +7
• The Over is 35-31 in the Pacers’ matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season
• The Knicks are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 road games
• The New York Knicks kept the series alive with a convincing 111-94 victory in Game 5 but their Finals dream may be ended in Indiana, where the Pacers have won 18 of their last 20 home matchups against teams with worse records.

That gives the Knicks an implied team point total of 108.68, and the Pacers 110.77.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.We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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.