Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The New York Knicks (33-19) welcome the Indiana Pacers (29-24) to Madison Square Garden Saturday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1.

The Knicks lost to the Dallas Mavericks at home 122-108 Thursday, failing to cover as a 6-point underdog. They haven't covered in 3 straight games. Oddly enough, their last cover was a 109-105 home win over the Pacers, closing as a 2-point favorite. New York is 29-21-2 against the spread (ATS) this season and is 4-3 ATS in its last 7 home games. It is led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 27.2 points per game.

The Pacers lost to the Golden State Warriors at home 131-109 Thursday and failed to cover as a 6-point favorite. Indiana has lost 4 of its last 6 and is just 2-5 ATS in its last 7. The Pacers have been a strong play this season, posting a 28-22-3 ATS record on the year. They are led by G Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 22.1 points and 11.7 assists per game.

Pacers at Knicks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers -166 (bet $166 to win $100) | Knicks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers -3.5 (-112) | Knicks +3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 234 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pacers at Knicks key injuries

Pacers

G Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) questionable

Knicks

F OG Anunoby (elbow) out
G Jalen Brunson (ankle) questionable
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

Pacers 119, Knicks 112

Moneyline

PASS.

The Knicks are just without too many key pieces, while the Pacers should be at full strength - even if Haliburton plays limited minutes. Regardless, New York isn't worth the play as a home underdog.

Against the spread

BET PACERS -3.5 (-112).

The Pacers have won 5 of their last 9 games, and they are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games. Indiana has been impressive this season and should have the size and length in C Myles Turner and F Pascal Siakam, who score and defend a short-handed Knicks team.

New York will be without 2 of its top 4 scoring options and could be without its top scorer, Brunson, as well. The Knicks have lost 2 of their last 3 and have failed to cover in each.

Take PACERS -3.5 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 234 (-110).

The Knicks are 22-30 O/U on the season, but they have been drilling the Under over the last month. Since Jan. 13, New York is 3-11 O/U, allowing fewer than 100 points in 5 of those. The Knicks being down so many key weapons should struggle to score as well.

The Pacers play at a high pace, which boosts this total, but even they, who are 30-23 O/U on the season, are just 3-4 O/U in their last 7 games. Given the status of Haliburton, who likely isn't 100% even if he plays, Indiana may also struggle offensively.

Considering the trends, back UNDER 233.5 (-110).

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