The New York Knicks will go head-to-head with the Indiana Pacers for Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. This rematch follows a heated series last year where the Pacers knocked the Knicks out in seven games. With offseason trades for stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are poised for a strong performance, especially as they are healthier this time around. On the contrary, the Pacers recently defeated the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, which showcases their improved gameplay.

Current betting odds from FanDuel favor the Knicks by 4.5 points, with an over/under set at 223.5 points.

Predictions and Player Props

1. Indiana +4.5 (-106)

The Pacers showcased resilience by winning all three of their playoff games on the road against Cleveland. With a week’s rest, they hold a strategic advantage against the Knicks, who last played on Friday. After a substantial improvement evidenced by a 23-6 record post-March 11, the model suggests the Pacers will cover the spread.

2. Under 224 points (-110)

With over 60% of simulations predicting under 224 points, this bet offers value. The Knicks have struggled offensively in previous playoff games, notably shooting around 34% from long range against Indiana’s strong defense.

3. Pascal Siakam Over 28.5 points + rebounds + assists (-120)

Siakam’s past performance in critical games has been stellar. After averaging over 20 points in previous encounters with the Knicks, the model predicts he’ll exceed this PRA total comfortably.

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