The Indiana Pacers and NY Knicks meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Bucks and Raptors, and they play the Nets next. The Pacers have lost 8 of their last 11 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.6 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 118.5 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.6 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Celtics, lost to the Pistons, and they play the 76ers next. The Knicks have won 9 of their last 10 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.4 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.1 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.7 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 4.1 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won 15 of their last 16 home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pacers have won four of their last five games against the Knicks following a road loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in five of their last six games against the Knicks following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Knicks vs Pacers Injury Report
Miles McBride and Mitchell Robinson are out for the Knicks. OG Anunoby is questionable.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, and Johnny Furphy. Ivica Zubac, T.J. McConnell, Aaron Nesmith, and Micah Potter are questionable.
Knicks vs Pacers Prediction
Right when it looked like the Pacers were getting their act together in terms of injuries, we’re seeing countless names on that report again. The Knicks are 9-1 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. This will also be the first game at home against the Pacers since that playoff series. It’s a revenge spot for the Knicks. The Knicks are also 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games as a double-digit favorite. When the Knicks are supposed to put BTA, they do. I’ll lay the number with the Knicks.