The New York Knicks need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Indiana Pacers look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers prediction.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks beat the Bucks on Christmas, but have recent losses to the Thunder and Magic. The New York Knicks are averaging 115.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 4 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.9 points and 9.4 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer and Immanuel Quickley is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game. The Knicks will play against the Timberwolves after this one.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have lost each of their last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Pacers.
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers rebounded from a loss to the Magic with wins over the Rockets and Bulls. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 126.1 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 124.8 points on 50.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 24.7 points and 4 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 17.4 points and 7.4 rebounds. Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
- Thirteen of the Pacers’ last 15 games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers prediction
This line is strange to me. Yes, the Indiana Pacers are at home and have the rest advantage, but they’ve been a mess since the tournament and they still don’t play defense. The New York Knicks are a consistent tam that plays hard every night and has won 4 of the last 5 meetings against the Pacers. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Knicks win this game outright. The Pacers don’t play defense, and it’s a sweat watching them every night. Give me the points.
