The New York Knicks (4-4) face the Indiana Pacers (4-5) on Sunday with tipoff from Gainbridge Fieldhouse scheduled for 5 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.
Season series: Knicks lead 1-0 with 123-98 win at home Oct. 25
The Knicks, after ending their road trip with losses to the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks, rebounded Friday with a dominant showing against the Milwaukee Bucks. New York led by 30 points and recorded 7 steals in a 116-94 win, covering as a 6.5-point favorite while the Under (223.5) cashed.
The Pacers are not entering this game on a high note. They shot 31% from beyond the arc and were outrebounded 56-37 in their 103-83 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday as a 6.5-point road favorite. Indiana was an offensive juggernaut last season, but that is not the case this year. And now they are struggling to stay healthy.
Knicks at Pacers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Pacers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -3.5 (-105) | Pacers +3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Knicks at Pacers key injuries
Knicks
- C Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) out
- G Miles McBride (illness) questionable
- G Cameron Payne (hamstring) questionable
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
Pacers
- F Isaiah Jackson (achilles) out
- G T.J. McConnell (illness) questionable
- G Andrew Nembhard (knee) questionable
- F Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out
- F Obi Toppin (ankle) questionable
- C James Wiseman (achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 120, Pacers 112
Moneyline
Indiana has been terrible on the boards. They are 28th in offensive rebounds (8.7 per Game), and their defense is 27th in offensive rebounds allowed (12.8). Given the injuries Indiana has right now, New York is the better team. Plus, home underdogs are 21-29 this year straight up.
LEAN KNICKS (-160).
Against the spread
The Pacers are 3-1 ATS coming off of a loss and 2-1 at home ATS. I don’t think this Game will be as close as the line indicates, but I feel more comfortable sticking with New York on the moneyline.
PASS.
Over/Under
After a loss the Pacers are the best Over team in the NBA (4-0). They are also 6-3 toward the Over on the season.
The Knicks also trend to the Over, posting a 3-1 Over record as a road favorite.
BET OVER 228.5 (-105).
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