Pacers vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 1

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 01, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks are -3.5 favorites vs. the Pacers
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | BSIN

The Indiana Pacers visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Pacers vs Knicks Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pacers are 27-19 against the spread, while the Knicks are 28-18 against the spread.


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Pacers vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Indiana Pacers+2.5 -110O 236.5 -115+115
New York Knicks -2.5 -110U 236.5 -105-140

Knicks vs Pacers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Thursday‘s game with 61.8% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Pacers and Knicks, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Knicks vs Pacers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pacers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.1% confidence.


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  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 47 of their last 72 games (+18.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 46 of their last 74 games (+15.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 42 of their last 67 games (+15.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 42 of their last 72 games (+12.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 away games (+12.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 39 of their last 59 games (+18.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 52 of their last 87 games (+16.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 80 games (+16.65 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 31 games at home (+16.30 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 57 of their last 89 games (+15.60 Units / 8% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 27-19 (+6.1 Units / 11.32% ROI).

  • 27-22 against the Moneyline (+1.95 Units / 2.4% ROI)
  • 28-19 against the Over for game total points (+7.05 Units / 13.06% ROI)
  • 19-28 against the Under for game total points (-11.75 Units / -21.84% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 28-18 (+8.25 Units / 15.67% ROI).

  • 31-17 against the Moneyline (+10.55 Units / 9.61% ROI)
  • 20-28 against the Over for game total points (-10.8 Units / -20.45% ROI)
  • 28-20 against the Under for game total points (+6 Units / 11.36% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 80 games (-25.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 59 games (-23.95 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 67 games (-21.55 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 89 games (-20.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 75 games (-17.40 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 72 games (-29.20 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 76 games (-22.60 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 38 games (-22.55 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 71 games (-22.50 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 76 games (-19.35 Units / -23% ROI)

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

The Pacers are 18-9 (.667) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

The Pacers are 1-6 (.143) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .412

The Pacers were 18-26 (.409) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Pacers were 1-3 (.250) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

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

The Knicks are 10-2 (.833) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Knicks are 16-3 (.842) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .577

The Knicks are 26-9 (.743) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Pacers have allowed 122.9 points per game this season — 3rd-worst in the NBA.

The Knicks are 25-13 (.658) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .509

Injury Report: Knicks vs. PacersThursday‘s Game, Feb. 1

  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Game Time Decision
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Evan Fournier (New York Knicks): Personal, Game Time Decision
  • Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers): Toe, Game Time Decision
  • Jalen Smith (Indiana Pacers): Back, Game Time Decision

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 31.1 assists per game (1,493 assists/48 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.6

The Pacers have averaged 17.5 fast break points per game (2,278 points/130 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Pacers averaged 18.1 fast break points per game (1,481 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Pacers averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (204 points/66 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,088 points/130 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks have averaged 16.9 second chance points per game (1,065 points/63 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Knicks averaged 22.4 assists per game (918 assists/41 games) on the road last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Knicks averaged 22.9 assists per game (1,880 assists/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.3

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,573 rebounds/48 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Pacers averaged 5.8 blocks per game (478 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (761 blocks/130 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pacers have allowed opponents to shoot 52% (1,153/2,212) in the first half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 48%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (187 blocks/48 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (4,714 rebounds/130 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have allowed 104.5 points per game (2,298 points/22 games) at home this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.3


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