Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Indiana Pacers (27-21) visit the New York Knicks (31-17) Thursday. Tip from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pacers lead 1-0

The Pacers snapped a 3-game winning streak with a 129-124 loss to the Boston Celtics Tuesday while covering as 8-point road underdogs. F Aaron Nesmith scored a team-high 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for a double-double while G Tyrese Haliburton (13 points, 10 assists) also had a double-double. Seven of 9 Indiana players scored in double digits as the team shot 46.3% from the field in the loss.

The Knicks beat the Utah Jazz 118-103 Tuesday for their 8th straight win while covering as 3-point home favorites. G Donte DiVincenzo scored a game-high 33 points on 9-of-15 shooting from 3 while G Jalen Brunson added 29. G Josh Hart had a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists while C Isaiah Hartenstein (14 points, 12 rebounds) had a double-double. New York shot 46.8% from the field in the win.

Pacers at Knicks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Knicks -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +3.5 (-115) | Knicks -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

G Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) questionable
G Bennedict Mathurin (toe) questionable
G T.J. McConnell (illness) questionable
F Jalen Smith (back) questionable

Knicks

F OG Anunoby (elbow) questionable
G Quentin Grimes (knee) questionable
C Julius Randle (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 117, Pacers 112

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread presents a more profitable opportunity for the Knicks (-150).

Against the spread

BET KNICKS -3.5 (-105).

The Knicks have been on fire recently winning 9 of their last 10 games and covering in 8 of their last 10, including 6 in a row. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and have held opponents to 103 points or fewer in 5 of their last 6 overall. The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 4 of their last 7 and 3 of their last 5 on the road. With Haliburton dealing with a lingering hamstring injury and other facilitators sidelined, expect New York to continue its hot streak Thursday.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 236.5 (-115).

The Pacers have hit the Under in 6 of their last 10, including 4 of their last 7. In each of their last 6 Unders, they have scored 116 or fewer points, and the Knicks have not allowed more than 109 points in 10 straight games. New York has hit the Under in 9 of its last 10 games, including 6 of its last 7 at home.

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