Pacers vs Knicks: Eastern Semifinals Decider with Haliburton in the Spotlight

As the Indiana Pacers prepare to face off against the New York Knicks in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, all eyes are on Tyrese Haliburton to lead the charge for Indiana. The upcoming game, set to take place at Madison Square Garden, has stirred significant interest among fans and bettors alike, with the betting markets reflecting a tight contest.

The latest odds from major sportsbooks show a slight edge for the home team, New York Knicks, with odds ranging from -130 to -135 across various platforms. This slight favoritism towards the Knicks is mirrored in the moneyline consensus, which shows 73 percent of bets placed on New York as opposed to 27 percent for the Pacers. Despite this, Indiana's resilience and competitive spirit are not to be underestimated, as reflected by their appealing odds of +110 to +114 for an away victory.

In terms of spread betting, there's a consistent expectation across bookmakers for a closely contested match. The spread is set at -2 in favor of the Knicks across most books, indicating expectations of a narrow victory margin. Interestingly, this has not deterred bettors' confidence in Indiana, as indicated by the opening and current odds trends.

The total points market suggests an anticipation of a high-scoring game with an over/under set at 208.5 points. Remarkably, 95 percent of bets are leaning towards an over outcome, suggesting that fans and bettors alike are expecting both teams to bring their offensive A-game.

Betting trends have shown some fluctuations leading up to game day. For instance, while initial odds favored the Knicks more heavily in both moneyline and spread markets, subsequent adjustments have seen these odds become slightly more favorable towards the Pacers. This could be attributed to various factors including team news updates or shifts in public betting sentiment.

For fans looking forward to witnessing this decisive game live or through broadcasts, it's scheduled for May 19th at 3:30 PM EDT at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The game will also be available on ABC network for television viewers eager to catch every moment of this Eastern Conference Semifinals showdown.