New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Odds and Picks

Knicks fans haven’t had the start to the season they were hoping for — but following a blowout home win over Milwaukee, things could start moving in the right direction. Sunday’s game against the Pacers should be entertaining. These 2 teams met in the East semis last season, with Indiana prevailing. The Knicks took out their frustrations in the first meeting of the season via a 123-98 decision, dominating on the glass 43 to 33. And that’s exactly where I see the Knicks having an advantage once again against this time.

Indiana just allowed 66 rebounds in a 20-point loss at Charlotte. The injury to James Wiseman has really derailed the Pacers. Defense is another problem the Pacers have faced in home games. They are 7th worst in the NBA, allowing 120.3 points per game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. When you don’t have a player in the top 30 in rebounding, you will not win many duels around the basket. Indiana had a really cold night shooting the ball in that first meeting of the season, making just 3 triples. You won’t see that happen often for one of the more prolific teams in the NBA.

I’m more in favor of backing the Knicks, but I feel a lot more comfortable with the point total going over. These teams racked up 221 points earlier this season, with the Pacers scoring under 100. New York scores 113.2 points per game in road games this season. Until James Wiseman returns, the Pacers will continue playing small and up tempo. As such, let’s back the over.

Knicks vs Pacers prediction: Over 229.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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