| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-7 | 6-21 |
| Where | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN IN | |
The New York Knicks invade the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday 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 on fire as they’ve won 10 of their last 11 games overall. They will be gunning for a season-high seventh straight victory after taking down the Spurs in a 124-113 win to grab the NBA Cup on Tuesday. OG Anunoby led the team a terrific game of 28 points with nine rebounds on 10 of 17 shooting, Jalen Brunson tallied 25 points with eight assists while Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 16 points with 11 rebounds.
As a team, the Knicks shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line as they withstood an early barrage from the Spurs and clawed their way back from an 11-point deficit. Before they took over with a dominant 35-19 fourth quarter to pull away and win comfortably in the end.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in decent form as they’ve split their last eight games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Wizards in a 108-89 loss on Sunday. Bennedict Mathurin led the team with 15 points, Jay Huff added 13 points while Jarace Walker chipped in with 12 points off the bench.
As a team, the Pacers shot just 37 percent from the field and 10 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to make their open shots early. They scored just 15 points in the second quarter to trail by 11 points at halftime before the deficit ballooned to 22 points in the fourth quarter. Pascal Siakam had a quiet game of just 11 points on four of 12 shooting while Andrew Nembhard shot just three of 14 from the field to finish with just seven points.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won 12 of their last 13 home games after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have lost 10 of their last 11 games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pacers.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pacers.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in 13 of their last 15 home games following a home loss.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 11 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won 15 of their last 16 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three night games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Pacers’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Pascal Siakam is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (23.8), rebounds (6.8) and assists (4.0) per game this season.
- Bennedict Mathurin is one of only 14 qualified players to have made a three in every game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.0%).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (32.9%).
- The Knicks rank T2nd in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.9).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for offensive rating this season (122.9).
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Knicks could be missing some players for this one with Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns all listed as questionable, while the Pacers have ruled out Ben Sheppard, Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Haliburton once again. The Knicks have been the hottest team in the Eastern Conference, but there’s a dark injury cloud hanging over them for this one, so be sure to check the lineups before tipoff.
With that being said, the Pacers are still struggling, and they just got smashed by the lowly Wizards so it’s hard to trust either team in this one. The line is still short enough for me to feel comfortable taking the Knicks on the road, but be sure to check the lineups before tipoff for this game.