Pacers vs. Knicks Prediction: New York to Win, Jalen Brunson Projected for Big Game in Game 2 of CF [2025]

The New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Friday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Knicks as the most likely winner of Game 2.

"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Indiana-New York game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Knicks' chance of winning is 70%, while the Pacers' is 30%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature stars like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, while the Pacers will rely on Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith.

For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pacers vs. Knicks predictions page.

Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction: Who Will Win Game 2?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Pacers and Knicks 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Knicks a 70% chance of defeating the Pacers in Game 2 of the series. Our predicted final score in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Conference Finals has the Knicks winning 115-109.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Pacers and Knicks each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 224.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.

Pacers vs. Knicks Game 2 Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pacers	Knicks
Spread	+5.5 (-105)	-5.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+200	-235
Total	o224.5 (-108)	u224.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Pacers vs. Knicks Picks and Best Bets for Game 2

Our model's biggest edge in today's Pacers vs. Knicks matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks and NBA best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Pacers vs. Knicks Game 2 Player Props

Betting on Pacers vs. Knicks NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.

Tyrese Haliburton is expected to lead the Pacers in scoring, while Jalen Brunson is projected to be the top scorer for the Knicks.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Pacers vs. Knicks Game 2 Updates and Essential Details

Friday's Game 2 between the Knicks and Pacers in the NBA Conference Finals is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
• Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The winner of the 2025 NBA Conference Finals will advance to the NBA Finals. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Pacers and Knicks is at New York's Madison Square Garden. Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Pacers vs. Knicks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Indiana vs. New York picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Knicks, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 Conference Finals.

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