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A matchup featuring one of the hottest NBA squads sees the Indiana Pacers (23-18) take on the New York Knicks (22-19) at Madison Square Garden on January 11, 2023. The Pacers have won two in a row, and are 8-2 over their past 10 games, but the Knicks are 4.5-point favorites. The point total is 226 points for this contest.
How to bet Knicks vs. Pacers
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Knicks have -196 odds to pick up the win, while the Pacers are listed at +163 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 226 points.
Knicks vs. Pacers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Knicks are 21-19-1 this year. New York has been victorious in 13, or 65%, of the 20 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. Knicks games this year have hit the over on 21 of 41 set point totals.
The Pacers have played 41 games, with 25 wins against the spread. Indiana has won 16 of the 31 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (51.6%). Pacers games this season have gone over the total in 19 of 41 opportunities (46.3%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 41 | 24.4 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Jalen Brunson | 38 | 21.6 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| RJ Barrett | 35 | 19.7 | 5.5 | 3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 41 | 12.2 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Quentin Grimes | 30 | 10.2 | 3.3 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
Pacers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 39 | 20.3 | 4 | 10.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 3 |
| Buddy Hield | 41 | 18 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 3.9 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 41 | 17.1 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Myles Turner | 35 | 17 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Jalen Smith | 39 | 10.1 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1 |
Knicks: RJ Barrett: Questionable (Finger)
Pacers: T.J. McConnell: Questionable (Shoulder), Kendall Brown: Out (Leg), Daniel Theis: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
With 114 points per game on offense, New York ranks 15th in the NBA. On defense, it gives up 111.3 points per contest, which ranks ninth in the league. The Knicks score 115.1 points per game at home, compared to 112.8 points per game away from home, a difference of 2.3 points per contest. In their last 10 games, the Knicks have been putting up 111.7 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 114 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
New York is sinking 11.9 threes per game (16th-ranked in NBA) this season, while sporting a 33.9% three-point percentage (25th-ranked). Of the shots attempted by the Knicks in 2022-23, 61.1% of them have been two-pointers (71% of the team’s made baskets) and 38.9% have been threes (29%).
What you need to know about the Indiana Pacers
With 115.6 points scored per game and 115.6 points conceded, Indiana is 10th in the league offensively and 20th on defense. The Pacers are putting up more points at home (118.5 per game) than away (112.4). The Pacers have played better offensively in their past 10 games, putting up 118.8 points per contest, 3.2 more than their season average of 115.6.
Beyond the arc, Indiana is fourth-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (14.4). It is ninth in 3-point percentage at 37%. The Pacers attempt 56.5% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 43.5% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 65.2% of the Pacers’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 34.8% are 3-pointers.
Knicks vs. Pacers Predictions and Pick
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