The New York Knicks (46-33) battle the Indiana Pacers (34-45) Wednesday. Tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Pacers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks are 2-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) vs. the Pacers this season. The total is 1-1 O/U through the 2 meetings.
New York is coming off a 118-109 win over the Washington Wizards Sunday, failing to cover as an 11.5-point home favorite. The loss snapped a 3-game ATS win streak. The Knicks are 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS over their last 10 outings, improving to 43-33-3 ATS on the season.
The Pacers have covered 2 in a row, including a 115-105 road loss to Cleveland as 13-point underdogs Sunday. They are 3-6 ATS over their last 9 games and 41-38 ATS on the season. Indiana ranks 29th in opponents’ points per game (119).
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Knicks at Pacers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Pacers +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -8.5 (-105) | Pacers +8.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Knicks at Pacers key injuries
Knicks
- F RJ Barrett (illness) questionable
- F Julius Randle (ankle) out
Pacers
- G Chris Duarte (ankle) out
- G Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) out
- C Myles Turner (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 124, Pacers 112
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Knicks (-350) are too steep to warrant a moneyline wager, particularly when they should win by margin. Indiana (+260) is down its top scorer and isn’t even worth a sprinkle despite the pricetag.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -8.5 (-105).
The Knicks have been one of the best teams in the league on the road this season. They are 25-14 ATS away from home, and despite being without Randle and potentially Barrett, G Jalen Brunson has proven he can carry the load.
The Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games and 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games overall. They aren’t playing at a high level, and Haliburton’s absence makes things more difficult at both ends of the court. They lose 20.7 points per game and 10.4 assists per game when he sits.
Haliburton has been out 4 straight games, and in those games, the Pacers rank 26th in net rating at -10.8. His absence has been brutal for Indiana, and one should back the opposition when he’s not playing.
Take the KNICKS -8.5 (-105).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 233.5 (-105).
The Pacers rank 20th in offensive rating and 26th in defensive over Haliburton’s 4-game absence. They have gone Over in 5 of their last 10 games and have scored at least 120 points in 2 of their last 3 and in 3 of their last 5.
The Knicks have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games and are 42-36-1 O/U on the season. They are 5-2 O/U in their last 7. Brunson and co. should be able to score with ease. Take the OVER 233.5 (-105).
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