New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers predictions, odds: Who wins NBA playoff series?

Justin Martinez, The Oklahoman

The 2-seeded New York Knicks will face the No. 6 Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs.

Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday (TNT) In New York. The Pacers won the regular-season series, 2-1.

New York advanced past the first round with a 4-2 series win over the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers. Indiana advanced with a 4-2 win over the No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks.

Here's a look at how the second-round matchup is projected to play out:

First-round picks: Celtics vs Heat | Knicks vs 76ers | Bucks vs Pacers | Cavaliers vs Magic | Thunder vs Pelicans | Nuggets vs Lakers | Timberwolves vs Suns | Clippers vs Mavericks

Second-round picks:Nuggets vs Timberwolves | Knicks vs Pacers

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The Oklahoman: New York, 4-1

Justin Martinez writes: "Indiana averaged 123.3 points in its three regular-season games against New York, but OG Anunoby didn't play in any of those contests. He'll make life difficult for Tyrese Haliburton, who's the engine of the Pacers' high-powered offense. Meanwhile, Indiana's defense doesn't have many answers for Jalen Brunson. He averaged 35.7 points in the regular-season series and is playing some of his best basketball in the playoffs. New York will slow down the pace, and Brunson will lead his team to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000."

DraftKings: New York (-225) is the favorite to win the second-round playoff series vs Indiana

New York is a -225 favorite to beat Indiana in the second round of the playoffs.

  • Series winner: New York -225 | Indiana +190

  • Win in 4: New York +600 | Indiana +1800

  • Win in 5: New York +310 | Indiana +1400

  • Win in 6: New York +450 | Indiana +500

  • Win in 7: New York +350 | Indiana +750

BetMGM: New York (-6.5) is favored to beat Indiana in Game 1

New York is a 6.5-point favorite to win Game 1 on Monday.

  • Over/under: 216.5

  • Moneyline: New York -225 | Indiana +180

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ESPN: New York has a 61.5% chance to beat Indiana in Game 1

ESPN gives New York a 61.5% chance to beat Indiana in Game 1 on Monday.

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers NBA playoff series schedule

  • Game 1: 6:30 p.m. Monday in New York (TNT)

  • Game 2: 7 p.m. Wednesday in New York (TNT)

  • Game 3: 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, in Indianapolis (ESPN)

  • Game 4: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in Indianapolis (ABC)

  • Game 5 (if necessary): TBD

  • Game 6 (if necessary): TBD

  • Game 7 (if necessary): TBD

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