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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Pacers (1-0) and New York Knicks (0-1) meet Friday in a rematch of the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Pacers won regular-season series 2-1 in 2023-24 and advanced 4-3 in East semifinals

Indiana narrowly escaped with a 115-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons Wednesday while covering as a 5.5-point favorite. The Pacers shot only 29% (9-of-31) from deep, but were helped by a combined 33-point effort off the bench from G T.J. McConnell and F Bennedict Mathurin.

New York was demolished 132-109 in Tuesday’s season opener vs. the Boston Celtics as a 6-point underdog. The Knicks allowed Boston to shoot 47.5% from 3 (29-of-61) and lost the turnover battle 11 to 3. The Knicks really didn’t play terribly vs. Boston, they just couldn’t contain Boston’s 3-point barrage.

Pacers at Knicks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Knicks -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +4.5 (-110) | Knicks -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

C James Wiseman (Achilles) out

Knicks

C Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) out
C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 118, Pacers 115

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Knicks to win and cover here as -200 favorites, but their ML is a bit too expensive to recommend. I suggest passing here and betting the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN PACERS +4.5 (-110).

Indiana’s offense should be enough for the Pacers to keep this game close, especially with New York’s defense not yet firing on all cylinders. The Knicks still have some things to figure out in terms of smoothly incorporating these new pieces, so the Pacers will be able to stay in this one and give New York a battle.

This is a lean because New York is the more talented team, and in theory, it is much better defensively than Indiana.

Over/Under

BET OVER 226.5 (-115).

This is an Indiana offense that is led by 1 of the best young point guards — especially in transition — in the league in Tyrese Haliburton. If he can play better offensively here than he did vs. Detroit, Indiana’s offense will look phenomenal yet again.

New York also has a very good offense, especially if F Mikal Bridges shoots like we are accustomed to seeing, unlike in the 1st half vs. Boston.

The Over is a safe bet here, especially because New York underperformed defensively in its Tuesday opener.

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Game 7 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Knicks play the Indiana Pacers in Madison Square Garden on Sunday in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Tip is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks lost Game 6 in Indianapolis 116-103, closing as a 5-point road underdog. They have lost in every road game and won every home game of the series. New York is 3-0 straight up at home and 2-1 against the spread (ATS) at home in the series and respectively 5-1 and 3-3 ATS at home throughout the playoffs. The Knicks were 43-36-3 ATS in the regular season.

The Pacers are 2-1 ATS in their 3 home wins. They beat the Milwaukee Bucks in 6 games in their 1st-round series and were 3-0 at home and 2-1 ATS. It ended the regular season 44-35-3 ATS. Indiana was led by F Pascal Siakam‘s team-high 25 points in Game 6.

Pacers at Knicks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +136 (bet $100 to win $136) | Knicks -162 (bet $162 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +3.5 (-112) | Knicks -3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 207 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

G Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) out

Knicks

F OG Anunoby (hamstring) questionable
G Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
G Josh Hart (abdominal) questionable
F Julius Randle (shoulder) out
C Mitchell Robinson (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 110, Pacers 108

Moneyline

BET KNICKS (-162).

The Knicks have been almost unstoppable at home and have tallied at least 106 points in all 6 playoffs games at MSG. New York has beaten Indiana by 30, 9 and 4 at home, so outside of Game 1, it has been a solid victory for the Knicks. New York was among the best home teams in the NBA, going 32-15.

The Pacers are 1-5 on the road this postseason and have a younger, more inexperienced team that could struggle in a rowdy New York environment. Despite the juice, take KNICKS (-162).

Against the spread

PASS.

Game 7 is where the magic happens, and there’s a good chance this game ends close. Two of the 6 games have ended within 5 or fewer points. Expect this series finale to be a hard-fought battle.

While the Knicks at -3.5 (-110) is enticing, avoid the spread and take the home team’s moneyline option.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 207 (-110).

Both teams have trended toward the Over during the playoffs. The Pacers are 7-5 O/U. They sat 2nd in the NBA in pace throughout the regular season and have a style of player that is faster in tempo.

The Knicks are also 7-5 O/U and have scored 121 or more points in all 3 home games in this 2nd-round series. New York has tallied at least 110 points in 6 of its 12 playoffs games.

Expect both sides to find the rhythm and take OVER 207 (-110).

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks collide in Game 5 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 2nd-round series on Tuesday night. Tip from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Series: Tied 2-2; Pacers won regular-season series 2-1

After going down 2-0 to start the series, Indiana won back-to-back games at home, the last a 121-89 win on Sunday to cover as a 6-point home favorite. G Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points while G T.J. McConnell had a double-double (15 points, 10 assists) off the bench. The Pacers shot 56.8% from the field.

New York G Alec Burks scored 20 points off the bench as only 3 Knicks players scored in double figures. The Knicks shot just 33.7% from the field.

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 10:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Knicks -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +2.5 (-115) | Knicks -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

G Tyrese Haliburton (back, ankle) questionable

Knicks

F OG Anunoby (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Pacers 109, Knicks 104

Moneyline

BET PACERS (+110).

While Indiana surely won’t maintain the level of shooting it displayed in Sunday’s dominant victory, it has completely taken back the momentum in this series. It has scored at least 111 points in every game of this series while the Knicks have scored 106 or fewer points in back-to-back games. It seems that New York is running out of energy which could put them in jeopardy not only in Game 5, but the rest of the series.

Against the spread

PASS.

With such a small spread, the profit is better on the Pacers moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 217.5 (-115).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games. New York has scored 106 or fewer in 5 of its last 9 games and that will be the main reason for the Under hitting on Tuesday. While Indiana has scored 111 or more in each of its last 5 games, it has allowed 108 or fewer points in 5 of its last 10 overall.

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 6-seed Indiana Pacers meet the 2-seed New York Knicks in Game 2 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Wednesday. The Knicks lead the series 1-0. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pacers fell just short of stealing home-court advantage in Game 1, covering as 6-point dogs in a 121-117 loss. G Tyrese Haliburton had just 6 points on 2-for-6 shooting, but he pitched in with 8 dimes and 4 steals. He took the blame for the loss and vowed to be more aggressive in Game 2, but you really have to wonder about a bout of back spasms that has him forever questionable. If he’s compromised at all physically, this is going to be a short series.

Has there been a better story in the NBA than G Jalen Brunson in several years? He dropped 43 in Game 1, which marked his 4th-straight 40-point effort. He’s averaging 36.6 points and 8.6 assists per game in these playoffs. It’s a different style, but he really reminds me of Hall of Famer Allen Iverson but with a better supporting cast.

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 1:51 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Knicks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +4.5 (-105) | Knicks -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

G Tyrese Haliburton (back) questionable
F Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) out

Knicks

G Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
F Julius Randle (shoulder) out
C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 119, Pacers 110

Moneyline

I’m erring on the side of … Haliburton is more injured than we’re aware of. In a close game on the road with a golden opportunity to steal Game 1, and you don’t have the confidence to take more than 6 shots?

The Knicks (-190) are priced out of my range, though, and Brunson’s O/U is 37.5 points, which is crazy. SGP KNICKS ML + JALEN BRUNSON 30 POINTS (-130) to drop the price down (SGP = same-game parlay).

Against the spread

The Pacers kept this within 4 even with Haliburton a non-factor on offense. So, I’m avoiding the spread here.

Let’s take a look at G Josh Hart. He has 13+ boards in 5 of 7 playoff games. He has combined for 19+ boards+assists in 3 of the last 4.

Take JOSH HART OVER 18.5 ASSISTS+REBOUNDS (-130).

Over/Under

Both teams are each 8-2 O/U in their last 10. We went way Over the 217 total in Game 1, and that was without much from Haliburton.

We’re going OVER 218.5 (-110).

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks battle in Game 1 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Monday. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Pacers won 2-1

The Pacers took down the Bucks 120-98 Thursday to cover as 6-point home favorites and win their 1st-round series 4-2. F Obi Toppin scored a team-high 21 points off the bench, while G Tyrese Haliburton (17 points and 10 assists) had a double-double. Indiana shot 54.1% from the field in the win.

New York took down Philadelphia 118-115 Thursday to cover as a 3-point road underdog and win its 1st-round series 4-2. G Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 41 points with 12 assists for a double-double, while G Josh Hart (16 points and 14 rebounds) also had a double-double. The Knicks shot 46.2% from the field in the win.

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 10:11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Knicks -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +5.5 (-105) | Knicks -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

G Tyrese Haliburton (back) questionable
G Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) out

Knicks

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 121, Pacers 112

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Knicks (-225) to win at home Monday.

Against the spread

BET KNICKS -5.5 (-115).

The Pacers are just 1-3 straight up and ATS in their last 4 road games. New York returns home after winning its 1st-round series on the road and will utilize the momentum for a big Game 1 win Monday night.

Over/Under

BET OVER 216.5 (-120).

The Pacers and Knicks have both hit the Over 8 times in their last 10 games. Indiana has hit the Over in 4 of its last 5 games, while New York has hit the Over in 2 straight and 4 of its last 5 at home.

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Pacers at Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (23-18) and New York Knicks (22-19) meet Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pacers failed to cover the spread as 5.5-point home favorites in a 116-111 win vs. the Charlotte Hornets Sunday. C Myles Turner finished with 29 points and 4 blocks, both game-highs, as Indiana came back from a 14-point deficit. The Pacers are 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 7 games.

The Knicks lost straight up as 1-point home favorites 111-107 vs. the Milwaukee Bucks Monday. New York blew a 17-point 2nd-half lead as its 4-game winning streak came to an end. The Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

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Pacers at Knicks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:14 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Knicks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +4.5 (-105) | Knicks -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

G T.J. McConnell (shoulder) questionable
F Aaron Nesmith (illness) questionable

Knicks

F RJ Barrett (finger) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 110, Pacers 109

Moneyline

PASS.

The Knicks (-190) should win at home, but the price is a little high for a team that is not great at bouncing back after bad losses. When the Knicks blew a 9-point lead in the final 33 seconds at the Dallas Mavericks Dec. 27, New York followed up that performance with a 122-115 loss as 4.5-point favorites at the San Antonio Spurs Dec. 29. The Knicks are too volatile to play at -190 vs. the Pacers.

Against the spread

BET PACERS +4.5 (-105).

The Pacers have been stepping up to the challenge against winning teams lately and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. opponents with a record above .500. Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games as a road underdog and should be able to keep it close late against a Knicks team that is 27th in 4th-quarter scoring.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 226.5 (-110).

The Under is 4-0 in New York’s last 4 games vs. teams with a winning record and 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these 2 teams. The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Pacers and Wednesday’s meeting should be another low-scoring affair.

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (14-23) travel to the Big Apple Tuesday for a 7:30 p.m. ET game against the New York Knicks (17-20) at Madison Square Garden. Below, we look at the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Indiana has lost four straight with the most recent being a 108-104 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday, pushing as a 4-point road underdog.

The Pacers are 1-5 straight-up (SU), 2-3-1 ATS and 3-3 O/U over the past two weeks with the 24th-ranked adjusted net rating at minus-5.5 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

New York has lost back-to-back road games at the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-80 on New Year’s Eve and at the Toronto Raptors 120-105 Sunday.

The Knicks are 4-3 SU, 4-3 ATS and 2-5 O/U in the last 14 days with the 12th-best adjusted net rating at plus-1.8 points per 100 possessions, per CTG.

These teams split the first two meetings of the season with the home team winning and covering both.

Pacers at Knicks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pacers -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Knicks -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +1.5 (-112) | Knicks -1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 206.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

SG Jeremy Lamb (health and safety protocols) out
PG Caris LeVert (health and safety protocols) out
PG Malcolm Brogdon (health and safety protocols) out
SG Chris Duarte (health and safety protocols) out
SF Kelan Martin (health and safety protocols) out
C Goga Bitadze (health and safety protocols) out

Knicks

C Mitchell Robinson (reconditioning) questionable
PG Derrick Rose (ankle) out
PF Julius Randle (health and safety protocols) out
C Nerlens Noel (health and safety protocols) out
PG Kemba Walker (knee) out

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Pacers at Knicks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 105, Pacers 101

Money line

BET the KNICKS (-117) because Indiana’s absences loom larger than New York’s. The Pacers are missing three of their top-four players in terms of adjusted on/off net rating in LeVert, Lamb and Brogdon (CTG).

While the absence of Randle definitely lowers New York’s ceiling in the long term, Randle hasn’t made a big difference thus far.

Randle ranks in the first percentile of adjusted on/off net rating for forwards at minus-19.5 points per 100 possessions (CTG) and his replacement in the starting 5 — PF Obi Toppin — grades in the 97th percentile in adjusted on/off net rating at plus-16.9 points per 100 possessions (CTG).

Furthermore, Kemba’s and DRose’s injuries have led to the emergence of rookie Knicks PG Miles McBride and the increased usage of Knicks SG Alec Burks.

McBride has only clocked 111 minutes of action but he grades in the 99th percentile of point guards in on/off net rating at plus-26.5 points per 100 possessions and Burks grades in the 79th percentile of wings in adjusted on/off net rating at plus-6.0 points per 100 possessions (CTG).

Indiana has also been awful on the road this season. The Pacers are 3-14 SU and 7-10 ATS on the road with the 21st-ranked adjusted net rating and 26th-ranked spread differential (CTG).

BET the KNICKS (-117).

Against the spread

PASS since New York’s money line is only 9 cents on the dollar more expensive than the Knicks -1.5 (-108). There’s no point in fussing with the spread when the money line is this cheap comparatively.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 206.5 (-112) for a half-unit because most of the trends suggest this will be a low-scoring game and both teams play at a bottom seven pace.

Indiana has gone Under the total in eight of its past nine as a road underdog and New York has gone Under the total in its last four games as a favorite and four of the past five games overall. Both teams are also missing key ball handlers that help each side get into their offensive sets.

My hesitation with the UNDER 206.5 (-112) is that it feels too easy.

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (6-8) are in the “Big Apple” Monday for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off with the New York Knicks (7-6) at Madison Square Garden. Below, we look at the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Indiana has won three of its past four games including back-to-back victories at the Utah Jazz Thursday and against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday. The Pacers are 8-6 ATS and 5-9 O/U and are tied with the 14th-ranked net rating (plus-0.2).

New York has lost three of four including the past two against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday and at the Charlotte Hornets Friday. The Knicks are 6-7 ATS and 6-7 O/U and also are tied with the 14th-ranked net rating (plus-0.2).

The Pacers crushed the Knicks 111-98 as 1-point home favorites earlier this year (Nov. 3).

The Knicks beat the Pacers 2-1 (overall and ATS) in their regular-season series last year. The Under went 2-1 in those three contests.

Pacers at Knicks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:25 p.m. ET.

Money line: Pacers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Knicks -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +3.5 (-107) | Knicks -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

SG Chris Duarte (ankle) questionable
SF T.J. Warren (foot) out

Knicks

C Nerlens Noel (knee) questionable

Pacers at Knicks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 113, Pacers 108

Money line

“LEAN” to the KNICKS (-170) to bounce back in their second meeting of the season with the Pacers (+135) because there’s been a “sharp line move” towards New York. For instance, the Knicks opened as -135 money line favorite before the markets steamed them up to the current price.

Furthermore, the Knicks are a deeper team than the Pacers. New York’s bench averages the fourth-most points per game (PPG) and has the second-best plus/minus. While Indiana’s bench is 18th in plus/minus and averages the 21st-most PPG.

Also, in the first Pacers-Knicks meeting this season, New York had more points off of turnovers, second-chance points and paint points than Indiana.

However, Pacers big Myles Turner connected on 7-of-10 3-pointers and the Knicks shot just 20.8% from behind the arc as a team.

I expect Indiana’s 3-point shooting to regress a tad in this game and New York to have a better 3-point shooting night.

Against the spread

PASS since I’m paying -170 for New York’s money line to avoid having to lay it with the Knicks -3.5 (-115). On top of that, the Pacers are 4-1 ATS as a road underdog and the Knicks are 2-4 ATS as a home favorite.

Over/Under

BET the OVER 213.5 (-110) for a 1 unit as a “fade against the market”, which is betting the Under at a 90-plus-percent clip, according to Pregame.com.

The first Pacers-Knicks meeting went Under the total because of atrocious outside shooting by New York yet Monday’s meeting opened with a 217.5-point total. That tells me the oddsmakers were expecting a bounce-back shooting performance from the Knicks but the market has “recency bias”.

However, both offenses have a top-10 3-point shooting percentage and both defenses have a bottom-10 3-point shooting percentage.

Lastly, the bottom line is there’s been too much movement on this total considering the 3-point shooting head-to-head and the expectation these teams will play more halfcourt basketball.

The OVER 213.5 (-110) is my favorite play in this Pacers-Knicks game.

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

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

The New York Knicks (16-17) host the Indiana Pacers (15-16) Saturday at Madison Square Garden for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Pacers-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Indiana lost at the Boston Celtics as 2.5-point road underdogs Friday for a second consecutive loss. The Pacers are 3-7 overall and ATS over their last 10 games and have been surpassed by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference standings.

New York has alternated wins and losses in the past five games with its previous outing being a 140-121 home victory over the Sacramento Kings Thursday. The Knicks are trending up as they are currently tied for the 5-seed in the East. They’re 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.

The Knicks upset the Pacers 106-102 Jan. 2 in their first meeting this season. Indiana is 4-2 overall in the last six meetings with New York but only 2-4 ATS.

Pacers at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:45 p.m. ET.

Money line: Pacers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Knicks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Pacers -1.5 (-110) | Knicks +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pacers at Knicks: Key injuries

Pacers

SG Caris LeVert (medical condition) out
SF T.J. Warren (foot) out

Knicks

PG Elfrid Payton (hamstring) doubtful
C Mitchell Robinson (hand) out

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Pacers at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 112, Pacers 104

Money line (ML)

As long as the Knicks keep competing at this level, the intensity of the Garden is going to pick up as the season progresses.

At the moment, the Knicks are only allowed to fill the Garden at 10% capacity, but regardless they play much better at home. The Knicks are outscoring opponents by an average of 108.3-106.1 this season (compared to 101.4-102.8 in road games). These teams match up fairly well. However, New York’s edge on the glass will be the differentiator in this game.

The Knicks have the highest rebounding rate in February, which has led to them scoring the ninth-most second-chance points per game. The Pacers are 25th in rebounding rate this month and have given up the most second-chance points per game as well.

TAKE the KNICKS (+105) for 1.25 units.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the spread unless it gets up to Knicks +2.5.

Over/Under (O/U)

GIMME UNDER 218.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit only because I prefer the side over the total and New York’s offense is starting to come together.

But, the Under has cashed in five of the last six meetings and the Knicks are 1-3 O/U in their past four games with the one outlier coming against the worst defense in the Association (Kings).

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