New York Knicks (16-13) vs. Indiana Pacers (15-15)
December 18, 2022 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -1.5; Over/Under: +232
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The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The New York Knicks have won 6 straight games. The Indiana Pacers have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The New York Knicks are averaging 114.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 45 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 22.4 points and 9 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 20.5 points and 3.2 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer and Immanuel Quickley is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.5 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 19.7 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 18 points and 4.1 rebounds. Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
The Knicks are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 road games and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Pacers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. The under is 7-1 in Knicks last 8 overall. The over is 3-1-1 in Pacers last 5 overall. The Knicks are 6-14 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Indiana.
Not sure how you can make the Pacers the favorite here when the Knicks are playing their best ball of the season. The New York Knicks have won 6 straight games, and they’re winning their last 5 games by an average of 17.4 points. I’m always critical of the Knicks, but it feels like we’re getting points with the better team. I’ll take it.
