Pacers vs. Knicks betting odds, picks predictions for Game 1 in NBA Eastern Conference semifinals

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: 216.5 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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