Indiana Pacers (29-22) vs New York Knicks (34-18)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers +1 -- Over/Under: 235.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The New York Knicks travel to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to battle the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been in great shape as they've won seven of their last nine games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting routed by the Celtics in a 131-104 home defeat on Saturday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 36 points and five assists on 10 of 18 shooting, Josh Hart added 17 points while Cameron Payne chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Knicks shot 42 percent from the field and nine of 24 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the tipoff and scored just 19 points in the first quarter to fall into an early double-digit deficit that only grew in the second half where the Knicks allowed 70 points. Miles McBride had a game to forget as he shot just one of eight to finish with just eight points in 35 minutes off the bench. The Knicks will take on the Hawks and Bulls after this game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in great form as they've won 13 of their last 17 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back after getting beaten by the red-hot Lakers in a 124-117 road defeat on Saturday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points with nine assists, Bennedict Mathurin scored 16 points while Thomas Bryant chipped in with 13 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Pacers shot 42 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to cut an early 25-point deficit to just five points with 1:10 left on the clock, but they left themselves too much to do after getting outscored by 44-22 in the first quarter. The Pacers will play against the Wizards and Grizzlies following this one.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last five games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last six Tuesday night games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Knicks' last eight games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pacers' last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Knicks are keeping an eye on OG Anunoby who is questionable for this one, while the Pacers have listed Myles Turner as questionable. The Knicks were on a great run before they got smashed by the Celtics in their last game, while the Pacers were one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference before their narrow loss to the Lakers. It's hard to split these two teams at the moment so I am not surprised to see the line so short, but the Pacers have been the better, more consistent team over the past month and I think they represent decent value as the slight underdog at home.
Peter’s Pick Indiana +1
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
