At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks will host the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference NBA matchup. The Knicks (-166) are favored by 4 over the Pacers (+136). The over/under line is 241.
New York has won 8 straight games and is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Indiana is 6th in the East and has a record of 27-21.
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Pacers vs Knicks Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks
- At 7:30 ET, the Knicks take on the Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks are favored by 4 points.
Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Betting Preview
Indiana Pacers Preview
Indiana’s ATS record as the underdog is 17-9 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last three games as the underdog. As the underdog, they are 15-13 straight-up this season.
The Pacers have an O/U record of 29-19 this season, and 26 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 241. On average, their games have finished with 247.7 points.
In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Celtics by a score of 129-124. They were 8-point underdogs going into the game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 248.5.
Currently, the Pacers are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 27-21. Against other Eastern Conference NBA teams, they are 21-12 and 9-2 in their division.
On the road, the Pacers are 11-12 this season, and their average scoring differential is -3.1 points per game. Today, they are 4-point underdogs and are 13-9 ATS on the road.
Pacers Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-2-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 7-1-2.
- Over their last three games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
Indiana’s offense has been the most potent in the NBA this season, averaging 124.8 points per game. They are also the top-ranked team in field goal percentage, converting on 50% of their shots. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the league at 101.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Indiana is 6th in three-point percentage at 38%. However, they are just 12th in three-point attempts per game. Overall, the Pacers have made an average of 13.8 threes per game.
On the road, Indiana is averaging 122.6 points per game, which is the highest mark in the league. In terms of their offensive rebounding, the Pacers are 20th in the NBA standings.
When it comes to scoring, the Pacers have been one of the worst teams in the league, ranking 28th in points allowed per game at 122.9. On the road, things have been even worse, as they are giving up 125.7 points per contest, which is 30th. Over their last five games, they have been slightly better, allowing 121.2 points per game.
One area where Indiana has been solid is defending the three-point line, ranking 1st in made threes allowed per game at 10.9. However, teams have had success getting to the free-throw line against them, ranking 30th in made free throws allowed per game at 27.3.
When it comes to rebounding, the Pacers have struggled, ranking 28th in the league at 41.2 per game. They have also been one of the best teams in the league at blocking shots, ranking 8th at 5.9 per contest. In terms of steals, Indiana is 13th at 7.7 per game.
New York Knicks Preview
In their last game against the Jazz, the Knicks were favored by 2.5 points and won by a score of 118-103. The O/U line for that game was 229 points.
New York has won eight straight games and is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 31-17. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place.
At home, the Knicks have an average scoring differential of +10.5 points per game. This season, they are 17-5 straight-up at home and 15-7 vs. the spread.
On the season, the Knicks have been favored in 29 of their 48 games and have a record of 23-6 in those games. Against the spread, they are 20-9 as the favorite.
This year, the Knicks have an O/U record of 19-28-1, and their games have averaged 224.7 points per game. The O/U line for today’s game is set at 241.
Coming into today’s game, the Knicks have covered the spread in six straight games and are 30-18 ATS for the season. At home, they are 15-7 ATS, compared to 15-11 straight-up.
Knicks Trends
- New York has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 114 points per game while allowing 104. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
When it comes to scoring, the Knicks are 15th in the league with 115.4 points per game. At home, they are averaging 114.9 points per game compared to 115.8 on the road.
So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.1% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 20th in the league at 47%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 11th in the league at 37%. They are also 10th in free throws made per game at 18.6, and they are 8th in free throw attempts.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks have been one of the best units in the league this season. They are currently second in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.3. At home, they have been even stingier, allowing just 104.5 points per contest.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been the top-ranked defense in the league, giving up just 98.2 points per game. During this stretch, they have also been very good at getting opponents off the free-throw line, allowing just 9.6 made free-throws per game.
One area where the Knicks have struggled this season is blocking shots. They are currently 28th in the league in blocked shots per game. However, they have done a good job at defending the three-point line, ranking 12th in made threes allowed per game.
Top Sportsbooks Odds
- Bet Now: New York Knicks -4
- BetOnline: New York Knicks -4
- Bet US: New York Knicks -4
- Bovada: New York Knicks -4
- MyBookie: New York Knicks -4
Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Indiana Pacers +4 +136 Over 241
- New York Knicks -4 -166 Under 241
Recommended Pick: Indiana Pacers +4
In this Pacers vs. Knicks matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Pacers at +4. While we project the Knicks to win 117-116, our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 241 and given that our model is projecting 233 points between the teams, we like the under.
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