The Indiana Pacers (34-47) face the New York Knicks (47-34) Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers are in tank mode and the Knicks already know they will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1st round of the playoffs. But there is still a historical animosity toward each other which means there is some reason to watch. That and to see how our bets fare.
The Pacers have lost 3 straight and 7 of their last 8 games. The Knicks had their 5-game winning streak snapped Friday in a 113-105 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Knicks lead the season series 3-0 after beating the Pacers 138-129 on Wednesday as 5.5-point road favorites while the 229.5 Over hit.
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Pacers at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Knicks -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +8.5 (-105) | Knicks -8.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Pacers at Knicks key injuries
Pacers
- F Oshae Brissett (back) questionable
- G Chris Duarte (ankle) out
- G Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) out
- F Isaiah Jackson (head) questionable
- G T.J. McConnell (hip) questionable
- G Aaron Nesmith (head) questionable
- F Jalen Smith (knee) questionable
- C Myles Turner (ankle) questionable
Knicks
- G Jalen Brunson (hand) out
- G DaQuan Jeffries (calf) questionable
- F Julius Randle (ankle) out
- G Duane Washington Jr. (hip) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 128, Pacers 118
Moneyline
When the Pacers want to lose they know how to do it. Last year they ended the season on a 10-game losing streak. This team wants to see who in their 2nd unit will be returning next year and this is the time to do it.
That’s not to say the Knicks will field a full team either, but their bench is tied for 1st in net rating, the Pacers sit at 23rd.
That being said the line is too juicy so I will PASS.
Against the spread
While its tough to see how these rosters match up, recent trends point toward the Knicks ATS. They have covered in 4 of their last 6 games while the Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after a straight up loss.
LEAN KNICKS -8.5 (-115).
Over/Under
In the last 3 games Indiana has allowed the 3rd-most points per game. In that same span the Knicks are 7th in points scored. Six the Pacers’ last 7 have gone Over the projected total while the Knicks have seen 4 of ther last 8 hit the mark.
Its time to pad stats before the regular season ends. BET OVER 230.5 (-105).
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