The New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET.
This preview includes Dimers data analysts' best bets, stat projections, and predicted scoreline for Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. Our best bet for this highly anticipated conference final Game 1? Knicks moneyline (-180).
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Led by the likes of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are up against a Pacers lineup that boasts Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton, and Myles Turner.
Utilize the interactive widget below to view the current spread, over/under, and moneyline odds and probabilities for the Pacers-Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
This Game 1 prediction and best bet for Wednesday's NBA matchup between the Pacers and Knicks is from Dimers.com, a leader in sports betting predictions.
Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals is at New York's Madison Square Garden. The winner of the best-of-seven series between the Knicks and Pacers will progress to the NBA Finals.
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Using trusted data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at Dimers have executed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's Pacers vs. Knicks game.
According to Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, the Knicks are more likely to defeat the Pacers at Madison Square Garden. This prediction is based on the model giving the Knicks a 66% chance of winning Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
Elsewhere on the betting board, Dimers predicts that the bookies have gotten it right and the Pacers and Knicks each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 223-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Our top pick for Pacers vs. Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday is to bet on the Knicks moneyline (-180).
This betting advice is formulated through detailed modeling and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to help you make more informed investments.
Dimers' projected final score for Indiana vs. New York in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals has the Knicks winning 113-109.
This expert prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.
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Dimers uses the best information available to project individual points, assists, and rebounds for each team.
Pascal Siakam is expected to lead the Pacers with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson is projected to finish with 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists.
To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:
Get ready for Wednesday's game between the Pacers and Knicks in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, which is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the NBA best bets and NBA predictions in this preview are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Pacers vs. Knicks matchup, and they are correct at the time of publishing to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.
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