NY Knicks (34-18) vs. Indiana Pacers (29-22)
February 11, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +1; Over/Under: 239.5
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The NY Knicks and Indiana Pacers meet Tuesday 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 Raptors, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Hawks, Bulls, and Cavs next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.7 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Clippers, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Wizards, Grizzlies, and Nuggets next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.7 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last nine home games after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Central Division opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine games following a home loss.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last seven Tuesday games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in nine of the Pacers’ last 10 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last 14 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Pacers vs Knicks Injury Report
The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson, while Myles Turner is questionable with a neck issue.
The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet, Michael Robinson, and OG Anunoby.
Pacers vs Knicks Prediction
You can make a strong case for either the Knicks or Pacers, as they’ve both played solid ball over the last month or so. The Indiana Pacers have been the best team in the league since January, and they could get Turner back, which would be nice. Also, the home team has won eight of the last nine games, between the Knicks and Pacers. The Pacers are also comfortably better at home, where they’ve seen only seven of their 22 losses come at home. The Pacers and Knicks don’t like each other, and the rivalry was renewed last year in the playoffs. I expect a hard fought game, but I’m going to lean toward the Pacers because the home team has had the upper hand majority of the time.
