The New York Knicks (18-7) and Indiana Pacers (6-20) meet Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 series: Knicks won 2-1
The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nevada, to win the NBA Cup, a game that didn’t count toward their regular-season record. They covered as a 2.5-point neutral-court favorite as the Over (233) cashed. New York, including its win Tuesday, has ripped off 6 straight victories and has covered in each. It is 17-8 ATS this season.
The Pacers lost to the Washington Wizards 108-89 Sunday, failing to cover as a 10-point home favorite with the Under (233.5) hitting. F Bennedict Mathurin led the way with 15 points on just 3-for-9 shooting. Despite its poor record, Indiana is 4-4 straight up and ATS over its last 8 games. It is 13-13 ATS on the season.
Knicks at Pacers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Knicks -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Pacers +140 (bet $100 to win $140)Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -4.5 (-105) | Pacers +4.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Knicks at Pacers key injuries
Knicks
F OG Anunoby (knee) questionableG Josh Hart (abdominal) questionableG Miles McBride (ankle) outC Mitchell Robinson (ankle) questionableG Landry Shamet (shoulder) outC Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) questionable
Pacers
G Tyrese Haliburton (achilles) outF Aaron Nesmith (knee) outF Ben Sheppard (calf) outF Obi Toppin (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Pacers picks and predictionsPrediction
Knicks 113, Pacers 110
PASS.
Despite being short many key players, the Knicks (-170) should come out on top, but they are too pricey to consider here.
BET PACERS +4.5 (-115).
This is the perfect letdown game for New York, coming off a hard-earned NBA Cup championship Tuesday. It will also continue to stay on the road, having not played a home game since Dec. 7. The Knicks have scored 119 points or fewer in 6 of their last 9 games, so they might not score enough to separate by a significant margin.
The Pacers put up a dud against the Wizards, but they had won 3 of their previous 5 home games prior to that disappointment. Indiana has scored at least 116 points in 5 of its last 7 games. Considering those trends and with the Knicks possibly down many key players, especially on their second unit, take PACERS +4.5 (-115).
BET UNDER 224.5 (-105).
The Pacers’ defense is athletic and has taken their game to a new level over the past few weeks. They have allowed 108 or fewer points in 6 of their last 9 contests, going 2-7 O/U in those games.
The Knicks may have tired legs from all the travel, and they have also had a stifling defense. New York has gone 3-5 O/U in its last 8 regular-season games. Back UNDER 224.5 (-105).
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