- What: NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1
- When: May 21, 2025
- Who: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
- Time: 5:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Madison Square Garden (Manhattan, NYC)
The Indiana Pacers will play the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals series this Wednesday.
The matchup will take place at Madison Square Garden and is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. PST.
The Knicks edged out the Pacers in the regular season, winning the series 2-1. The Pacers arrive in New York after eliminating the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in just five games.
They secured a 114-105 victory in Game 5 on May 13 and have since enjoyed some time off.
Tyrese Haliburton stood out in that series, scoring a high of 31 points (including 6-for-10 shooting from beyond the arc), 8 assists, and 6 rebounds.
The Pacers’ depth has been a key factor, with eight players averaging at least 8.5 points per game during the playoffs.
Jalen Brunson has been a driving force for the Knicks, averaging 28.8 points and 7.7 assists per game across 12 playoff matches. They defeated the reigning World Champion Boston Celtics in six games.
Mikal Bridges has also made significant contributions, averaging 14.7 points, 3.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.0 block per game in that series, with a standout performance of 22 points in the decisive Game 6.
In their last 10 games, the Pacers have gone 6-4 on the over/under, while the Knicks stand at 4-5-1.
An up-tempo game is anticipated, as the over has hit in 3 of the last 5 encounters at Madison Square Garden, and both teams have frequently surpassed the 110-point threshold.
I recommend taking the over in this one.
Best Bet: Over 222.5 points at -115 odds
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