Indiana Pacers (1-0) vs. NY Knicks (0-1)
October 25, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -5; Over/Under: +225
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The Indiana Pacers and NY Knicks meet Friday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Pistons, and they play the 76ers and Magic next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Myles Turner is averaging 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam is averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrese Haliburton is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 88 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Celtics, and they play the Cavaliers and Heat next. The NY Knicks are averaging 109 points on 55.1 percent shooting and allowing 132 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 22 points and 1 rebound, while Miles McBride is averaging 22 points and 2 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Hart is grabbing 4 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 47.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Kevin McCullar Jr., Precious Achiuwa, and Mitchell Robinson. The Pacers will be without James Wiseman, while Isaiah Jackson is questionable with a groin injury.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 16 games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pacers have lost eight of their last nine night games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five night games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Pacers’ last 10 games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four home openers as favorites has gone OVER the total points line.
NY Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Indiana Pacers are the healthier team, and getting them a decent amount of points is appealing. However, the Knicks are at home, and they have to be eager to rebound from an embarrassing loss to the Celtics. Also, the Knicks have to have revenge on their mind after getting bounced from the Pacers in the playoffs. The Knicks are thin in the front court with no Achiuwa or Robinson, but the Knicks are in a massive motivation bounce-back spot. I’ll lay the chalk with the Knicks at home.
