The NY Knicks and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Magic and Spurs, and they play the 76ers next. The Knicks have won 17 of their last 21 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 121 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.8 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.4 points and 3.2 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the 76ers and Wizards, and they play the Pelicans next. The Pacers have lost 20 of their last 26 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.2 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.8 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 20.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pacers have won each of their last eight night games against the Knicks following a home loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest advantage against the Knicks.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 11 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won 17 of their last 18 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (4.7) this season.
- Pascal Siakam is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (23.8), rebounds (6.8) and assists (4.0) per game this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mikal Bridges has recorded 10 games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 7th amongst qualified players for points per game (28.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (110.2).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.4).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.9).
Pacers vs Knicks Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, and Ben Sheppard.
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet and Miles McBride. Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and Karl-Anthony Towns are questionable.
Pacers vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks continue to roll with the wins and covers, as they’re 18-8 ATS on the season. I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if backing the cash cow. However, this is a quick turnaround after an emotional win in the NBA Cup. Guys got paid, and I’m sure celebrated the night away in Vegas. Also, KAT and Hart got banged up in the final, and it’s not a surprise to see them listed as questionable.
Meanwhile, the Pacers are slowly but surely getting healthier, and they’re are home where 5 of their 6 wins have come. I get it’s a revenge game for the Knicks as the Pacers sent them home last season, but this is a tough schedule spot for NY. Give me the Pacers and the points.