New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 18, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Pacers (15-15) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (16-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 5:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSIN & MSG

The New York Knicks visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Indianapolis.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Knicks vs Pacers Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 15-12 against the spread, while the Pacers are 17-13 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-1.5 -105O 227.5 -110-115
Indiana Pacers +1.5 -115U 227.5 -110-105

Pacers vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Sunday‘s game with 53.7% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 53.7% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Pacers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 44 of their last 65 games (+22.15 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 away games (+18.55 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 82 games (+18.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 56 games (+17.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 55 games (+16.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 52 of their last 81 games (+22.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 2Q Spread in 49 of their last 75 games (+21.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games at home (+16.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 44 of their last 69 games (+15.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 36 games at home (+12.90 Units / 33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 15-12 (+1.85 Units / 5.81% ROI).

  • 16-13 against the Moneyline (+2.7 Units / 6.38% ROI)
  • 12-16 against the Over for game total points (-5.6 Units / -17.55% ROI)
  • 16-12 against the Under for game total points (+2.8 Units / 8.78% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 17-13 (+2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI).

  • 15-15 against the Moneyline (+7.2 Units / 18.32% ROI)
  • 14-16 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI)
  • 16-14 against the Under for game total points (+0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 81 games (-39.35 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 25 of their last 81 games (-35.15 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 81 games (-30.25 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 69 games (-25.65 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 81 games (-21.00 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 82 games (-28.99 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-17.05 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-15.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 57 games (-15.49 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 58 games (-15.10 Units / -23% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The New York Knicks are 7-30 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Utah Jazz have averaged 46.1 rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 1-18 (.053) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .255

The Knicks are 6-41 (.128) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .296

The Knicks are 15-29 (.341) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .419

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Pacers are 10-30 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Pacers are 5-14 (.263) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Pacers are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Pacers are 4-32 (.111) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .199

Injury Report: Pacers vs. KnicksSunday‘s Game, Dec. 18

  • Daniel Theis (Pacers): Theis underwent surgery and is considered out indefinitely, according to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis.
  • Chris Duarte (Pacers): Duarte is questionable for Sunday’s (Dec. 18) game against the Knicks.
  • Kendall Brown (Pacers): The Pacers announced that Brown is out indefinitely with a stress reaction in his right tibia.
  • Obi Toppin (Knicks): Toppin is expected to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% (1,698/4,008) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 50.9 points per game (8,498 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.5

The Knicks are shooting 27% from three (55/206) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

The Knicks have averaged 1.18 points per shot (661 points/559 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 14.9 assists per game (179 assists/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Pacers have made 15.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Pacers have averaged 59.3 points per game (712 points/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

The Pacers averaged 115.3 points per game (8,302 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,282 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Knicks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,163 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/13 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Knicks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (589 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (996 blocks/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (489 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (507 blocks/84 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Pacers have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (79 blocks/12 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


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