The Indiana Pacers (34-47) face the New York Knicks (47-34) Sunday at Madison Sq. Backyard. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Beneath, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s traces across the Pacers vs. Knicks odds, and make our knowledgeable NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers are in tank mode and the Knicks already know they may play the Cleveland Cavaliers within the 1st spherical of the playoffs. However there’s nonetheless a historic animosity towards one another which implies there’s some cause to observe. That and to see how our bets fare.
The Pacers have misplaced 3 straight and seven of their final 8 video games. The Knicks had their 5-game successful streak snapped Friday in a 113-105 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Knicks lead the season collection 3-0 after beating the Pacers 138-129 on Wednesday as 5.5-point highway favorites whereas the 229.5 Over hit.
Pacers at Knicks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +300 (wager $100 to win $300) | Knicks -375 (wager $375 to win $100)
- In opposition to the unfold (ATS): Pacers +8.5 (-105) | Knicks -8.5 (-115)
- Over/Underneath (O/U): 230.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Pacers at Knicks key accidents
Pacers
- F Oshae Brissett (again) 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
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Pacers at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 128, Pacers 118
Moneyline
When the Pacers need to lose they know the right way to do it. Final yr they ended the season on a 10-game dropping streak. This staff needs to see who of their 2nd unit shall be returning subsequent yr and that is the time to do it.
That’s to not say the Knicks will discipline a full staff both, however their bench is tied for 1st in internet score, the Pacers sit at twenty third.
That being stated the road is simply too juicy so I’ll PASS.
In opposition to the unfold
Whereas its robust to see how these rosters match up, latest developments level towards the Knicks ATS. They’ve lined in 4 of their final 6 video games whereas the Pacers are 1-5 ATS of their final 6 video games after a straight up loss.
LEAN KNICKS -8.5 (-115).
Over/Underneath
Within the final 3 video games Indiana has allowed the Third-most factors per sport. In that very same span the Knicks are seventh in factors scored. Six the Pacers’ final 7 have gone Over the projected whole whereas the Knicks have seen 4 of ther final 8 hit the mark.
Its time to pad stats earlier than the common season ends. BET OVER 230.5 (-105).
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