Pacers vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they’re not only playing the better ball, but the Pacers remain injured. However, the Knicks keep getting these inflated lines because they won the title, and they’re just 4-7 ATS. Despite the injuries and the losses, the Pacers are 7-5 ATS on the season. The Pacers are also expected to get McConnell back, which is a nice return to their rotation, as he’s an energy guy who can change games at both ends of the floor.
This is also a bit of a renewed rivalry recently, where the underdog has covered 6 of the last 10 games. The Knicks are coming off a bad loss to the Cavs, while the Pacers have some confidence after beating the Wizards. I’ll take a shot with the free points and the home team.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Bucks, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Raptors next. The Knicks have won 6 of their last 8 games. The Knicks are 2-2 SU on the road, 4-3 SU at home, and 4-7 ATS on the season.
The NY Knicks are averaging 110.3 points per game on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 103.5 points per game on 43.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.9 points and 3.5 assists per game. OG Anunoby is averaging 16.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Landry Shamet is averaging 9.6 points and 2.1 assists per game. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Mavs, beat the Wizards, and they play the 76ers next. The Pacers have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The Pacers are 3-3 SU on the road, 1-4 SU at home, and 7-5 ATS on the season.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.6 points per game on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 114 points per game on 45.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 21.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.1 points and 7.8 assists per game. Obi Toppin is averaging 12.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Pacers vs Knicks Injury Report
Johnny Furphy is out for the Pacers with an ACL injury. Tyrese Haliburton is out with a hamstring injury. Ben Sheppard is out with a meniscus injury. T.J. McConnell is probable despite a hamstring injury. Aaron Nesmith is questionable with knee soreness.
The Knicks didn’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last nine Friday games.
- The Knicks have won 13 of their last 14 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last eight Friday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone UNDER the total points line.