Pacers vs Knicks Prediction 5/27/25 NBA Picks Today

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The New York Knicks needed to respond after dropping the first two games of the series at home, and they were able to take a stand with an impressive 106-100 comeback win over the Pacers in Game 3 on Sunday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 24 points and 15 rebounds on eight of 17 shooting, Jalen Brunson added 23 points while OG Anunoby chipped in with 16 points.

As a team, the Knicks shot 43 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they struggled to make their shots in the first half and trailed by as many as 20 points in the second quarter. However, they capped off the second quarter on a little run, before they dominated the fourth quarter by 36-20 to run down the Pacers and earn their first victory of this series. This win wasn’t really about their offense or a big night from Brunson, but it was their hustle on the defensive end that was the difference in a game that could’ve easily gone either way.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers will be absolutely gutted after missing out on a crucial chance to go up 3-0 in the series after leading by 20 points in the second quarter. Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 20 points and seven assists on seven of 15 shooting, Myles Turner added 19 points while Pascal Siakam chipped in with 17 points.

As a team, the Pacers shot 44 percent from the field and just five of 25 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates and looked to be in complete control after taking a 13-point lead into halftime. But they allowed the Knicks to hang around, and it cost them in the fourth quarter, where they went ice-cold and finished with just 20 points. Andrew Nembhard had a rough game as he shot just two of nine for his nine points, while Aaron Nesmith shot just two of eight for his eight points.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Pacers have won each of their last 14 games as home favorites after losing as favorites.
• The Knicks have lost each of their six previous playoff games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a win.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last 11 home games following a home loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games against Central Division opponents following a win.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the Pacers’ last eight games.
• The Pacers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
• The road team has covered the spread in nine of the Pacers’ last 10 games.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

• Tyrese Haliburton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.6) this season.
• Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Pacers vs Knicks Prediction

The Knicks are coming in with a full squad once again while the Pacers are still missing Isaiah Jackson, and they are keeping an eye on Aaron Nesmith, who is questionable with an ankle sprain. Things were looking bleak for the Knicks as they were already down 2-0 in the series and trailing by 20 points in Game 3, but they refused to quit and we officially have a series. The Pacers might still be in shock as they must have had their eyes on a sweep after they took the big early lead on Sunday, but they took their foot off the gas, and it cost them big.

The Pacers won’t be too rattled, as they know that a win here would give them three chances to close out the series, but all signs point to this one going down to the wire again. The Knicks found some success with Mitchell Robinson in the starting lineup as he played 29 minutes without shooting a free throw, but I think we will see the Pacers adjust and make him work at the charity stripe. Give me the Pacers to bounce back in a close one at home.