Prediction: Indiana Pacers VS New York Knicks 2025-05-23

The rematch we've all been waiting for - Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. After that thrilling 138-135 comeback win by the Pacers in Game 1, the Knicks are looking to bounce back and even the series.

As the Knicks' coach said, "it's unlikely they let another big lead slip," which is code for "we're going to try not to blow it this time." The Pacers, on the other hand, are feeling confident with their depth of talent, including Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, and Pascal Siakam.

Now, let's get to the good stuff - the odds. The Knicks are favored by 6 points, with the over/under set at 225.5. I'm looking at the spread here, and I think the Pacers can keep it close. They've got the momentum from that epic comeback, and the Knicks might still be reeling from that tough loss.

My best bet for this game is the Indiana Pacers +6.0. I think they can keep it within 6 points, and maybe even pull off another upset. The odds for this bet are around 1.91, which is a decent value considering the Pacers' recent form.

So, there you have it - Pacers +6.0 is my pick for Game 2. Let's see if the Knicks can bounce back or if the Pacers will take a 2-0 lead in the series.

More archived MLB predictions