The Indiana Pacers start the second round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs tonight with a visit to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Knicks.
The Pacers are coming off a six-game victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, while the Knicks handled the Philadelphia 76ers in six games.
The Pacers beat the Knicks 2-1 in the regular-season series, but they haven’t met since the All-Star break. Here’s what the oddsmakers say about Game 1.
‘Pacers should pale in comparison’: Knicks are heavy favorites in NBA playoff series
Pacers vs. Knicks Game 1 betting line
via BetMGM
Favorite: Knicks by 5.5 points
Over/under: 217.5 total points
Moneyline: Pacers +180, Knicks -225
Pacers vs. Knicks Game 1 picks, predictions
ESPN: Knicks have a 61.5% chance of winning
Sports Betting Dime: Knicks have a 67.3% chance of winning
Odds Trader: Knicks win 112-106
Data Skrive: Knicks win 118-114
What channel is the Pacers game on?
TV: TNT
Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle on play-by-play
Streaming: SiriusXM channels 86 (Knicks feed), 212 and 891
Pacers vs. Knicks series schedule
Monday, May 6: at New York, 7:30 p.m., TNT
Wednesday, May 8: at New York, 8 p.m., TNT
Friday, May 10: at Indiana, 7 p.m., ESPN
Sunday, May 12: at Indiana, 3:30 p.m., ABC
TBD, TBD: at New York*
TBD, TBD: at Indiana*
TBD, TBD: at New York*
*-if necessary
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