The Indiana Pacers and NY Knicks meet Tuesday in NBA action at 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 Knicks and Bucks, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Pacers have lost 17 of their last 19 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 49 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 24 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17 points and 2.8 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Warriors and Pacers and play the Nets next. The Knicks have won 19 of their last 26 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 3.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.6 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 13 games.
- The favorites have won each of the Pacers’ last 12 games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 11 of the Pacers’ last 12 games.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Knicks have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pacers have won three of their last four games on the road as underdogs against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last six games at Madison Square Garden.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Pacers’ last 10 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Knicks vs Pacers Injury Report
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson is questionable.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, Johnny Furphy, and Ivica Zubac.
Knicks vs Pacers Prediction
The Knicks should obviously be huge favorites, but this line is too steep, especially when we’re seeing Brunson on the injury report. The Knicks have failed to cover 3 of their last 4 games as a double-digit favorite. The Pacers have a ridiculous injury report, but tons of names are questionable. It would be nice if some guys suited up. The Pacers are 3-0 ATS against the Knicks this season and regardless of who plays, I expect them to play hard. Going back to last year’s playoffs, this rivalry has been renewed and there’s a competitive spirit in the air. I’ll grab the points with the Pacers.