Indiana Pacers
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Knicks

The Indiana Pacers tip off against the New York Knicks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks Set for Big Win

The Knicks at -16.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to wager at -112 and expect the big favorites to cover this line against the Pacers.

101-92 Triumph for Knicks in Last H2H

Indiana Pacers have now lost thirteen straight games. On the road in their previous game, Milwaukee Bucks won 134-123 at Fiserv Forum. Aaron Nesmith poured in 32 points, with Jay Huff contributing 16 and Jarace Walker adding 14.

New York Knicks were winners for the third straight time in their last game. Landing a 110-107 home victory against Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson recorded 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns racked up 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson had 14 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the Knicks claiming the win. Beating the Pacers by a 101-92 scoreline. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Pacers logo Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
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Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have lost all of their past 10 games. They are averaging 109.6 points, 39.5 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 125.4 points and 45.8 rebounds per matchup.

Jarace Walker is averaging 13.8 points and 6.8 rebounds, T.J. McConnell 4.4 assists and Jay Huff 1.8 (31.0%) 3-pointers.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.4 points, 47.9 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 104.0 points and 36.9 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.1 points and 9.1 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 11.6 rebounds and OG Anunoby 3.0 (47.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers lineup: Jarace Walker, T.J. McConnell, Aaron Nesmith, Kobe Brown, Ivica Zubac.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, Jose Alvarado, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Tackle Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a case to be made for Knicks on the spread in this NBA matchup. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -16.5 line at odds of -112 considering they should be superior.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Pacers vs Knicks stats:

  • The +16.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 5 of their last 10 games.

Knicks -16.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Nesmith Over 13.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has recorded an average of 20.5 points in the past 4 games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -115 available for this Player Points wager.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 Rebounds -120 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has recorded Over 11.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 9 games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -120 are now available.

Latest Karl-Anthony Towns Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -14.5
Totals Over 221.5
Player Points Aaron Nesmith Over 13.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Knicks to cover the -14.5 spread along with Over 221.5. Add in Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) to score Over 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 105 - 125 Knicks logo Knicks

There’s the chance to bet on the Knicks in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 125-105 victory in their favor.

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Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Knicks Big Favorites With the Books

With an estimated 89% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -833 betting odds about New York Knicks triumphing in this NBA game. At +560, Indiana Pacers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 14, with the total points line at 222.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 222.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at the same odds.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-118
Under 27.5
-118
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 22.5
-130
Under 22.5
-105
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Jarace Walker (Pacers)
Over 14.5
-118
Under 14.5
-115
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+110
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+105
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Jose Alvarado (Knicks)
Over 5.5
-122
Under 5.5
-112
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-125
Under 11.5
-109
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Ivica Zubac (Pacers)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-149
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
-133
Under 7.5
-103
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Last Ten Home Games Have Produced Seven Wins for Knicks

The Knicks have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, posting 115.30 points per contest while yielding 107.90.

The Pacers have suffered seven consecutive road defeats. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 114.60 points per contest and conceding 124.60.

The previous meeting at Madison Square Garden saw the Pacers defeat the Knicks 137-134. In the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 7-3 223.20 115.30 107.90 3 7
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Away Stats 2-8 239.20 114.60 124.60 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 55 33.53 1318 213 24.0 3.9 1.7 6.7 0.4 1.1
Andrew Nembhard 52 31.17 886 377 17.0 7.3 1.9 2.8 0.2 0.9
Ivica Zubac 46 30.37 648 101 14.1 2.2 - 10.7 0.8 0.4

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 64 34.86 1684 423 26.3 6.6 2.8 3.5 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 69 33.36 1024 265 14.8 3.8 2.0 4.1 0.8 1.4
OG Anunoby 55 33.12 918 121 16.7 2.2 2.2 5.3 0.7 1.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

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New York Knicks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Hart
5 Jose Alvarado
8 OG Anunoby
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup
5 Jarace Walker
9 T.J. McConnell
23 Aaron Nesmith
24 Kobe Brown
40 Ivica Zubac

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

15 Mar NBA
Pacers 123-134 Bucks
13 Mar NBA
Knicks 101-92 Pacers
12 Mar NBA
Suns 123-108 Pacers
10 Mar NBA
Pacers 109-114 Kings
08 Mar NBA
Pacers 111-131 Trail Blazers
06 Mar NBA
Pacers 117-128 Lakers
04 Mar NBA
Pacers 107-130 Clippers
01 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 125-106 Pacers
26 Feb NBA
Hornets 133-109 Pacers
24 Feb NBA
76ers 135-114 Pacers

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

15 Mar NBA
Warriors 107-110 Knicks
13 Mar NBA
Knicks 101-92 Pacers
11 Mar NBA
Knicks 134-117 Jazz
09 Mar NBA
Knicks 118-126 Clippers
08 Mar NBA
Knicks 97-110 Lakers
06 Mar NBA
Knicks 142-103 Nuggets
04 Mar NBA
Thunder 103-100 Knicks
03 Mar NBA
Knicks 111-95 Raptors
01 Mar NBA
Spurs 89-114 Knicks
27 Feb NBA
Knicks 127-98 Bucks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak