The NY Knicks and Indiana Pacers meet Friday 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 lost to the Clippers, beat the Jazz, and play the Warriors next. The Knicks have won 17 of their last 24 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.2 points and 3.5 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 3.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Kings and Suns, and they play the Bucks next. The Pacers have lost 15 of their last 17 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.3 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 49 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 24 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.1 points and 2.8 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
- The Pacers have won eight of their last nine night games against the Knicks following a home loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Knicks following a loss.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 11 games.
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Pacers’ last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games as road favorites against the Pacers have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.9) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson has recorded 61 games with 3+ assists this season—the most of any player in the league.
- OG Anunoby ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for offensive rating this season (109.7).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.5).
Pacers vs Knicks Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, Johnny Furphy, and Ivica Zubac.
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks. Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns are questionable.
Pacers vs Knicks Prediction
I’m not thrilled to lay double-digit chalk with the Knicks, especially on the road. The problem is the Pacers are 0-11 SU and ATS in their last 11 games. Throw in the fact the Pacers are on the end of a back-to-back and have a CVS receipt for an injury report, and this has the potential to be a crime scene. I know this is a rivalry and what not but there’s a Grand Canyon-sized gap between these teams given the injury reports. The Pacers also haven’t cashed a ticket since the Titanic sank. Give me the Knicks in a road beatdown.