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Game three of the Eastern Conference first-round series between the Knicks and Pacers will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. New York leads the series 2-0 and is the second seed in the East.
The Pacers are the sixth seed and a 7-point home favorite. The over/under is 222.5, with money line odds of +229 for the Knicks and -284 for the Pacers. ESPN is broadcasting the game on television.
The Knicks defeated the Pacers 130-121 in the series’ most recent game. New York was 4.5-point favorites, and they won by 9 points, covering the spread. The over/under for the game was 218.5 points, which the teams easily exceeded with a combined 251 points.
According to the scoring in this game, the Pacers and Knicks were tied at 36 after the first quarter. Indiana then outscored New York 37-27 in the second quarter. However, the Knicks turned things around in the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 36–18.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points, while OG Anunoby contributed 28. Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers scored 34 points, including seven three-pointers.
Knicks vs Pacers Betting Odds
Here are the Knicks vs Pacers Betting odds:
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
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NEW YORK KNICKS | +7 | +235 | Over 222.5 |
INDIANA PACERS | -7 | -290 | Under 222.5 |
Knicks vs Pacers Betting Prediction
Keep reading to see our Knicks vs Pacers Betting prediction. In this column, we’ll talk about who will win and cover the spread.
- At 50-32, the Knicks face the Pacers.
- New York’s defense gives up 108.4 points per game.
- The Knicks defeated the Pacers 130-121 the last time around.
- The Pacers are now 47-35.
- So far, the Pacers have scored 123.3 points per game.
- The Pacers hope to rebound from their loss to the Knicks.
Knicks vs Pacers Betting Prediction: New York
Here is the Knicks vs Pacers Betting prediction for New York.
The Knicks have won three straight games and are 50-32 this season, good for second place in the Eastern Conference. New York is 15-15 in non-conference games and 35-17 against the East.
The Knicks are 16-22 as underdogs this season, but they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 25-19 straight up and 25-18 against the spread.
New York’s over/under record this season is 42-47-1, with the over hitting in their last four games. They have scored an average of 221.2 points per game.
The Knicks won their most recent game against the Pacers, 130-121. They were 4.5 point favorites in that game and beat the spread. The over/under for the game was 218.5.
The Knicks have the league’s worst pace, with 94.8 possessions per game. Despite playing at a sluggish pace, they are 20th in field goal percentage this season. Overall, the Knicks are 19th in scoring, at 112.8 points per game. This season, New York’s offense has performed slightly better on the road, scoring an average of 114.1 points per game.
Jalen Brunson has been leading the Knicks’ offense recently, averaging 40 points per game over the last five games. This happened while he converted 51.8% of his field goal attempts. Throughout this time, he also averaged 7.8 assists. OG Anunoby has averaged 8.4 rebounds and 18.6 points in his last five games, while making 39.3% of his three-point attempts.
The New York Knicks’ defense has been among the best in the NBA this season. They are now eighth in the league in terms of points allowed per game, with 108.4. On the road, they’ve performed even better, ranking ninth in the NBA with 111.1 points per game allowed.
The Knicks are 13th in the league in terms of allowed shooting percentage (47.0%). They’ve been especially good at guarding inside the arc, ranking 11th in two-point shooting percentage allowed (53.9%).
The Knicks’ defense has been strong over the last five games, ranking 12th in field goal percentage allowed (45.8%). However, they have struggled to defend the three-point line over the years, ranking 22nd with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%.
Knicks Key Players to Watch
- Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks in active scoring and assists, averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 assists per game.
- This season, Josh Hart has averaged 9.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 8.3 rebounds.
- Donte DiVincenzo averages 3.5 three-pointers per game.
- DiVincenzo’s 1.3 steals and Isaiah Hartenstein’s 1.1 blocks per game help the Knicks’ defense.
Knicks vs Pacers Betting Prediction: Indiana
Now we have the Knicks vs Pacers Betting prediction for Indiana.
This season, the Pacers have a 49-41 over/under record, with their past three games going over. This year’s games have averaged 242.2 points per game, with the current line at 222.5. The average O/U line measures 239.4.
Indiana’s ATS record this season is 48-40, and they’ve covered the spread in two consecutive home games. As the favorite, they are 23-25 against the spread at home and 29-19 overall.
The last game between Indiana and the Knicks surpassed the 218.5-point over/under. New York won the game 130–121. The Pacers were 4.5 point underdogs in this contest.
The Pacers are now sixth in the Eastern Conference, with a 47-35 record. Their total record against Eastern Conference opponents is 32-20, compared to 15-15 in non-conference play.
The Pacers are looking to prevent a three-game losing streak after falling to the Knicks in their previous game. Indiana is 29-15 at home this season and are a 7-point favorite in this game.
Indiana boasts the NBA’s best scoring offense, with an average of 123.3 points per game. They have performed even better at home, averaging 125.3 points per game. The Pacers boast the league’s top field goal percentage (50%).
Tyrese Haliburton has made 47.9% of his field goal attempts in the past five games, including 41.7% of his three-pointers. This has resulted in an average score of 19.4 points and 7.4 assists. Obi Toppin has shot 60.4% in his previous five games, averaging 15.6 points and 5 rebounds.
So far this season, the Pacers are one of the league’s weakest defensive teams. They are now 27th in points allowed per game, at 119.7. Their field goal percentage allowed is also the lowest in the league (49.7%). They have excelled at defending the three-point line, ranking first in terms of allowed three-pointers.
Indiana’s defense has performed somewhat better at home, allowing 118.1 points per game. In terms of rebounding, they rank 28th in the league in rebounds per game and 28th in defensive rebounds per game.
The Pacers have struggled defensively, particularly from the foul line. They rank 30th in made free throws allowed per game, with 25.6.
Pacers Key Players to Watch
- Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring (21.7), rebounding (7.1), and assists (4.3).
- Tyrese Haliburton averages 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game.
- Haliburton leads the Pacers in three-point shooting, averaging 2.8 attempts per game.
- Haliburton averages 1.2 steals per game, while Myles Turner blocks 1.9 shots every contest.
Knicks vs Pacers Betting Trends
Here are the Knicks vs Pacers Betting trends:
- This season, the Pacers have gone 11-8-1 against the spread in games favored by 7 points or more.
- This season, the Knicks have gone 0-3 as seven-point underdogs.
- These clubs average 236.1 points per game, 13.6 more than the total of 222.5.
- The two clubs’ opponents average a combined 5.9 more points per game (228.4) than the 222.5 points scored in this game.
- The Pacers’ average point total this season is 21.0 more than the 222.5 in this encounter.
- New York’s average point total this season is 1.5 points lower than the game’s over/under.
- Indiana’s record against the spread this season is 44-35-3.
- This season, the Knicks’ ATS record was 43-36-3.
Pacers Stats & Insights
- The Pacers outscore opponents by 3.1 points per game (scoring 123.3 to rank first in the league and allowing 120.2 to rank 27th in the NBA) and have a +250 overall scoring differential.
- The Pacers average 41.5 rebounds per game, which is 28th in the NBA and 1.9 fewer than their opponents’ average of 43.4.
- Indiana averages 2.5 more three-pointers per game than its opponents, at 13.2 (10th in the league) versus 10.7.
- The Pacers score 121.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (second in the league) and allow 118.9 points per 100 possessions (24th in the NBA).
- The Pacers’ offense has been much more effective at home (125.5 PPG) than on the road (121.0 PPG). Similarly, their home defense has allowed 118.7 PPG versus 121.8 PPG on the road.
Knicks Stats & Insights
- The Knicks’ +376 scoring differential (4.6 points per game) comes from averaging 112.8 points per game (19th in the NBA) and allowing 108.2 points per game (second in the league).
- New York leads in rebounding by an average of 4.6 boards. It ranks sixth in the league, averaging 45.2 rebounds per game, while its opponents average 40.6.
- The Knicks shoot 13.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the NBA), while their opponents shoot 12.5. They shot 36.9% from deep, whereas their opponents shot 36.5%.
- The Knicks’ offense is sixth in the NBA, with 119.1 points per 100 possessions, and their defense ranks tenth, with 114.2 points per 100 possessions.
- At home, New York scores 111.2 points per game. On the road, it gets 114.4.
Knicks vs Pacers Betting Pick
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