2025 NBA Playoffs: Pacers vs Knicks ECF Game 5 Most Bet Player Props
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With the series shifting back to Madison Square Garden, bettors are locking in on some of the most influential names in this New York Knicks–Indiana Pacers matchup. Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals has generated considerable interest at the player prop window, with several notable trends emerging from sportsbooks. Before tip-off, we’ll highlight the most bet player props at BetMGM and provide statistical context on each player’s recent form, regular season output, and series-specific performance.
Let’s break down the five most bet-on player props ahead of Thursday night’s pivotal showdown.
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Pacers vs Knicks Game 5 Odds & Where to Watch
- Date: Thursday, May 29
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY
- Spread: Knicks (-4)
- Moneyline: Pacers (+150) | Knicks (-178)
- Total: 223.5
- TV: TNT, truTV
- Stream: Max, Sling, DirecTV, Fubo
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Most Bet Pacers vs Knicks ECF Game 5 Player Props
- Jalen Brunson under 30.5 points -105
- Pascal Siakam under 21.5 points -140
- Miles McBride under 1.5 three-pointers -175
- Obi Toppin over 6.5 points -135
- Mikal Bridges under 25.5 points/rebounds/assists -150
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Jalen Brunson Under 30.5 Points (-105)
Despite his consistent postseason dominance, the bettors are leaning toward a lower-scoring output from Jalen Brunson in Game 5. The Knicks’ All-Star guard led the team in scoring during the regular season at 26.0 PPG and has elevated his game to 29.9 PPG in the playoffs. He’s been even more prolific in this series, averaging 33.3 PPG through four contests. However, his regular-season numbers against Indiana tell a more tempered story—just 22.3 PPG across three matchups. With defensive attention intensifying and fatigue potentially factoring in, bettors are banking on some regression from New York’s primary scoring option.
Pascal Siakam Under 21.5 Points (-140)
Pascal Siakam enters Game 5 averaging 25.8 PPG in the series, a sizable jump from his 20.8 PPG postseason average. He’s stepped up offensively against New York after averaging just 16.7 PPG in three regular-season meetings with the Knicks. Still, a popular wager heading into Thursday’s game is the under on his scoring total. Siakam posted a 20.2 PPG mark across 2024–25’s regular season, and sharp bettors seem to expect some regression or a strategic adjustment from the Knicks’ defense at home.
Miles McBride Under 1.5 Threes (-175)
Known more for his defensive chops, Miles McBride’s outside shooting has taken a hit in this series. The third-year guard connected on 1.8 threes per game at a 36.9% clip during the regular season and has remained close to that efficiency in the playoffs overall (1.3 makes on 36.8%). However, he’s hit just 1.0 threes per game on 28.6% shooting across four games vs. Indiana in the Conference Finals. Despite torching the Pacers in the regular season with 2.3 triples per contest on an absurd 63.6%, bettors appear skeptical he’ll find the same rhythm under playoff pressure.
Obi Toppin Over 6.5 Points (-135)
Obi Toppin continues to play a complementary scoring role for Indiana, and with a low number on his points prop, the over is attracting public interest. Toppin averaged 10.5 PPG in the regular season and 7.9 PPG during these playoffs. Against his former team, he’s seen mixed results—averaging 8.5 PPG in two regular-season meetings and just 6.3 PPG in this series. Despite that, the modest line has many bettors believing he can provide a spark off the bench and clear 6.5 points in a fast-paced Game 5 environment.
Mikal Bridges Under 25.5 Pts+Reb+Ast (-150)
Mikal Bridges has delivered balanced contributions throughout the playoffs, but his all-around prop line is drawing under action for Game 5. He posted 17.6 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 3.7 APG during the regular season, while seeing a modest uptick in points and slight drop in assists during the postseason (15.8 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.7 APG). Against Indiana in the regular season, Bridges averaged just 11.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, and 4.7 APG. Through four games in this series, he’s hovering right near this prop total with 17.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and 2.5 APG. With limited room for error, bettors see a potential edge on the under.
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