Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Prediction 3/17/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The New York Knicks play host to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks pick.

New York Knicks Betting Preview 

The New York Knicks have been in fine form, as they’ve won seven of their last 10 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the Warriors in a 110-107 win on Sunday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 30 points and nine assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points with 12 rebounds, and OG Anunoby and Jordan Clarkson each scored 14 points.

As a team, the Knicks shot 46 percent from the field and 10 of 32 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and allowed 35 points in the first quarter to trail by as many as 21 points early on, but they chipped away at the deficit and made their move in the third quarter, where they poured in 38 points to reclaim the lead. The game could’ve gone either way from that point, but the Knicks sunk their free throws down the stretch and played solid defense to cap off the comeback win at home. 

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been ice-cold, as they’ve lost 17 of their last 19 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a 13-game losing streak after getting trampled by the Bucks in a 134-123 road loss on Sunday. Aaron Nesmith led the team with 32 points on 10 of 14 shooting. Jarace Walker added 14 points with eight rebounds and six assists, while Jay Huff chipped in with 16 points and two blocks off the bench.

As a team, the Pacers shot 52 percent from the field and 21 of 42 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 34 points in the first quarter to jump out in front, but that all changed in the second half, where the Pacers allowed 72 points to lose by double digits in the end. 

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last 12 night games.
• The Knicks have won nine of their last 10 home games following a home win.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games following a home win.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The underdogs have won three of the Pacers’ last four games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Knicks following a loss.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Pacers’ last eight games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Knicks’ last four games at Madison Square Garden has gone UNDER the total points line.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• OG Anunoby ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
• Mikal Bridges is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
• The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (53.6).
• The Pacers rank 30th in the league for points per possession this season (1.10).
• The Pacers rank 29th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (46.8).

Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Prediction

The Knicks are still missing Miles McBride and they are keeping an eye on Jalen Brunson, who is questionable for this one, while the Pacers are keeping an eye on Quenton Jackson, Obi Toppin, Micah Potter, Ben Sheppard, TJ McConnell, Ivica Zubac and Andrew Nembhard, who are all questionable.

These teams last met on Friday and it was the Knicks who won by 101-92 on the road. The Knicks have opened as massive favorites in this spot, which surprises nobody, but the injury cloud hanging over Brunson makes this one tricky. I still have the Knicks winning this one comfortably, but I think the Pacers can hang around long enough to get the backdoor cover at home.

Peter Tran's Pick: Indiana +16.5