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New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (2-3) and Indiana Pacers (4-1) play their first games of 2021 Saturday evening. Tip-off will be at 7:05 p.m. ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Knicks at Pacers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 12:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Pacers -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +9.5 (-110) | Pacers -9.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Knicks at Pacers: Key Injuries

Knicks

  • SF Alec Burks (ankle) questionable
  • PG Frank Ntilikina (knee) out
  • PG Immanuel Quickley (hip) questionable
  • PG Dennis Smith Jr. (quadriceps) out
  • PF Omari Spellman (knee) out
  • SF Obi Toppin (calf) out
  • SF Kevin Knox II (knee) probable

Pacers

  • C Goga Bitadze (ankle) out
  • SG Brian Bowen II (groin) out
  • SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) out
  • SF T.J. Warren (foot) out

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Knicks at Pacers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Pacers 119, Kicks 105

Money line (ML)

Indiana loses some offensive firepower in Warren but the Knicks already lost handily to the Pacers in the season opener 121-107. New York scores the fewest points per game in the league at 100.8 and has one of the worst average point differentials in the Eastern Conference at minus-4.4, while the Pacers are fourth in the league in differential at plus-9.8.

It is hard to expect much of a different outcome. If you must go with the money line, where there isn’t much value, go PACERS (-450). There’s much better value on the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

Both the Knicks and Pacers covered the spread in their wins and failed to in their losses. New York hasn’t been favored yet this season. Indiana is 3-1 ATS. Take the PACERS -9.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The teams combine to average more than 217 points on offense. New York is 2-3 O/U while Indiana is 3-2 O/U. The two combined for 228 points in their first meeting. This game should not be much different in the end. Take OVER 215.5 (-110).

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New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (2-2) visit the Toronto Raptors (0-3) at their 2020-21 season home of Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off on New Year’s Eve. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Raptors NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Both teams were off Wednesday. The Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-86 on the road Tuesday. The Raptors blew an 8-point, half-time lead in a 100-93 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday.

Knicks at Raptors: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:48 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Raptors -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +9.5 (-120) | Raptors -9.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Knicks at Raptors: Key Injuries

Knicks

  • SG Alec Burks (ankle) questionable
  • PF Kevin Knox II (knee) probable
  • PG Frank Ntilikina (knee) out
  • G Immanuel Quickley (hip) questionable
  • PG Austin Rivers (groin) questionable
  • PG Dennis Smith Jr. (quadriceps) out
  • C Omari Spellman (knee) out
  • F Obi Toppin (calf) out

Toronto

  • None

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Knicks at Raptors: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Raptors 116, Knicks 103

Money line (ML)

The winless Raptors have played much better (most of the time) than their record shows. They’ve held leads for significant durations in all three games but have struggled to play a complete 48 minutes at both ends of the court. PF Pascal Siakam (18.7 points per game) and G Fred VanVleet (14.7 PPG) have especially struggled while shooting 39.3% and 36.4%, respectively, from the field. PG Kyle Lowry, however, is averaging 19.3 PPG and 9.7 assists per game on 42.2% field-goal shooting and 39.1% from 3-point range.

The Knicks overcame their injury issues in a comfortable win over the Cavs, but the degree of difficulty will be ratcheted up Thursday against a healthier and more talented Raptors squad. PF Julius Randle and PG RJ Barrett meet their matches in Siakam and Lowry, respectively.

The Raptors finally get a win Thursday, but we can’t lay -450 on an 0-3 team, or any team for that matter. PASS on the ML and turn to the spread for the proper value.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Raptors and Knicks met just twice in the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 campaign. Toronto won by scores of 126-98 and 118-112.

There are just far too many players shooting below their career averages for the Raptors to continue to struggle offensively. They’re averaging an Eastern Conference-worst 102.0 PPG – down from 112.8 PPG in 2019-20.

Bet the RAPTORS -9.5 (+100) to right the ship and pummel a familiar opponent in a win by 10 or more points.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams are coming off their best defensive efforts of the 2020-21 season. Again, the Knicks will be better-tested against a healthier and deeper team than the Cavs.

Back the OVER 215.5 (-110) on one of the lowest projections on the NYE slate. Both meetings last year saw at least 220 points scored.

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New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The surprising Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0) host the New York Knicks (1-2) Tuesday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Cavaliers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Knicks at Cavaliers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Cavaliers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +3.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Knicks at Cavaliers: Key Injuries

Knicks

  • SG Alec Burks (ankle) questionable
  • PF Kevin Knox II (knee) probable
  • PG Austin Rivers (groin) out
  • PG Dennis Smith Jr. (quadriceps) out
  • F Obi Toppin (calf) out
  • G Immanuel Quickley (hip) out
  • PF Omari Spellman (knee) out

Cavaliers

  • PG Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) out
  • PF Kevin Love (calf) out
  • SF Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) out
  • SG Dylan Windler (hand) out
  • SF Isaac Okoro (foot) out

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Knicks at Cavaliers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 121, Cavaliers 116

Money line (ML)

The KNICKS (+135) are coming off a stunning 130-110 beatdown of the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday and will face a team much closer to their usual tier Tuesday. The Cavs have started a perfect 3-0 but a 118-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers was their only win over a 2019-20 playoff team.

The potential absence of Burks looms large for New York, as his 20.7 points per game rank second on the team, but PF Julius Randle (23.7 PPG) and PG RJ Barrett (17.7 PPG) are capable of shouldering the load.

Cleveland has been overperforming expectations while ranking third in effective field-goal percentage (57.8) and fifth in true shooting percentage (60.0). Regression in those areas opens the door for some profitable fades when backing an opposing underdog.

Against the spread (ATS)

Back the KNICKS +3.5 (-110) for 3 points of insurance in the event of a loss.

The Cavaliers’ first two wins of the season – against the Charlotte Hornets (121-114) and Detroit Pistons (128-119) – were both played within a 10-point margin before they blew out the Sixers by 24 points.

New York won the 2019-20 head-to-head series 3-1 with both teams finishing in the Eastern Conference basement.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 216.5 (-110) on what’s oddly the lowest projected total of Tuesday’s NBA slate.

While we’re expecting the Cavaliers’ shooting prowess to drop off sooner than later, they’re still averaging 122.3 PPG through three games and have a fair bit of room for error against a Knicks defense allowing 113.3 PPG. The Over partially hedges against our above two picks of the Knicks.

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Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Philadelphia 76ers (1-0) are in the Big Apple Saturday to play the New York Knicks (0-1) in an Atlantic Division matchup at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the 76ers-Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

76ers at Knicks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: 76ers -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Knicks +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Against the spread/ATS: 76ers -8.5 (-105) | Knicks +8.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

76ers at Knicks: Key Injuries

Knicks

  • SG Immanuel Quickley (hip) doubtful
  • PG Austin Rivers (groin) out
  • PF Omari Spellman (knee) out
  • F Obi Toppin (calf) doubtful

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76ers at Knicks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

76ers 110, Knicks 104

Money line (ML)

PASS even though I’ll typically sprinkle some cash on an underdog’s money line when I’m betting it plus points. Not to be overly reactionary, but these NBA games have been very lopsided—the five Christmas games had an average final margin of 23.2 points. So, if you like an underdog, there could be something to just taking the money line since these contests have sputtered on the losing sides.

Against the spread (ATS)

I’ll just ignore what I wrote in the previous section and take KNICKS +8.5 (-115) for 1 unit. Philadelphia struggled to cover vs. New York last season, going 4-0 straight-up but only covering once.

C Joel Embiid averaged 25.0 points and 14.5 rebounds in the two games he played against the Knicks last season but only shot 36.8% from the field and 9.1% from deep. If Knicks C Mitchell Robinson can clog the middle and force Embiid to settle for contested jumpers, New York can steal this game.

Plus, while home-court advantages are still being calculated by the gambling community, the 76ers were well-known for poor play on the road. Since 2018, Philadelphia is just 13-24-1 ATS as an away favorite and its struggles away from home last season were well documented (9-23-2 ATS in road games last season).

We have a fade the market spot as close to 90% of the money is on the 76ers, which has pushed this line from Philadelphia laying 6 points in the opening line to the current price, according to Pregame.com.

Over/Under (O/U)

Let’s source market action again with the 76ers-Knicks total. 87% of the money wagered is on the Under but 54% of the bets placed are on the Over. The money column of betting market reports is generally the sharp side, while the percentage of tickets is the public money.

However, I am waiting to see if the shooting across the league improves in crowd-less arenas. Philadelphia gave up the most 3-point attempts last season and the Knicks shot 42.9% from deep against the Pacers on Dec. 23.

Officially, I “lean” UNDER 216.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit.

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