Pacers vs Knicks NBA Finals Parlay Picks for Wednesday, 5/21: Bet Knicks and Andrew Nembhard Under 1.5 Threes

It may be another Wednesday at the office, but who cares? The Pacers and Knicks are about to tip off Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and this is where the real fun starts. The NBA line is favoring New York with home court advantage, but don’t expect Indiana to fold quickly.

Forget the spreadsheets and emails – turn your phone off, we need to talk about matchups and my top NBA parlay bets today.

Pacers vs Knicks Free Parlay Picks

• New York Knicks -4.5

A double-digit spread might make you second-guess, but I’m all in on New York covering at home. Despite the Pacers shooting 50% this postseason, the Knicks have the advantage with a dominant interior game, a deeper bench, and the Madison Square Garden crowd backing them. Indiana will put up a fight, but New York should pull away in the second half. Be smart – lay the points with the Orange and Blue.

Bet on New York -4.5

the city is ready 🔒 pic.twitter.com/ZwqGQsULFp

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 21, 2025

• Pacers vs Knicks Over 223.5 Points

With New York’s offense rolling after dismantling Boston, and Indiana shooting the lights out as of late, my NBA picks today are taking the over. Keep in mind, the Knicks have struggled all season with perimeter defense, and the Pacers have shooters who’ll capitalize. On the flip side, Indiana will have their hands full trying to contain a starting five that can fill it up at any moment. Get my drift? Bet the over.

Bet on Pacers vs Knicks Over 223.5 Points

OTD one year ago:

the Pacers broke the FG% record in a single playoff game vs the Knicks in Game 7

They shot 67.1% from the field and won 130-109 pic.twitter.com/9OyCRf5i7k

— Pitless (@pitlessball) May 20, 2025

• Andrew Nembhard Under 1.5 Threes (-176)

Indiana’s defense will be stretched thin, especially with PG Andrew Nembhard matching up with PG Jalen Brunson. With most of his energy likely spent trying to contain Brunson’s scoring, I’ve got Nembhard in my NBA prop bets today to finish under 1.5 made 3-pointers. This is easy math – he’s 0-for-4 from deep against New York this season, and with Brunson set to wear him down, there won’t be much lift left in his jumper.

Bet on Andrew Nembhard Under 15 Threes (-176)

Andrew Nembhard plays the Knicks today pic.twitter.com/xa1u7cVSAa

— NembyMuse (@NembyMuse) May 21, 2025

• SF Mikal Bridges Under 16.5 Points (-114)

Wrapping up my NBA expert prop picks, I’m taking SF Mikal Bridges to stay under 16.5 points. The Knicks’ Game 1 strategy this postseason has been clear – get the ball to their main scorers. Bridges has taken a backseat in the last two Game 1’s, finishing with just 8 points both times. While he’ll likely knock down a bundle of his usual baseline jumpers, I don’t see him doing much more than that.

Bet on Mikal Bridges Under 16.5 Points (-114)

Most (field goals – free throws) this playoffs:

1. Mikal Bridges
2. Jamal Murray
3. Pascal Siakam
…
37. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/9N8CcEwJov

— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 21, 2025

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• Game: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
• Date/Time: Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. ET
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