Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

The Pacers (+136) head to Madison Square Garden to take on the Knicks (-166) at 7:30 ET. New York is currently favored by 4, and the over/under line is set at 241 points.

The Knicks (31-17) are currently on an 8-game win streak and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Indiana (27-21) is 6th in the East and 3rd in the Central Division.

INDIANA PACERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers +4

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Thursday, February 1st.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 12 threes.

Will Indiana Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Indiana is 29-19 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 247.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 241 is lower than their season average of 243.6.

The Pacers are 15-13 as underdogs this season and have gone 17-9 against the spread as underdogs. On the road, their ATS record is 13-9, and they have covered the spread in their last three games as underdogs.

Indiana’s last game against the Celtics had an O/U line of 248.5, and the teams combined for 253 points. The Pacers lost the game by a score of 129-124, but they covered the spread as 8-point underdogs.

With a record of 27-21, the Pacers are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 21-12 compared to 6-9 in non-conference games.

On the road, the Pacers are 11-12 this season, and their average scoring differential is -3.1 points per game. The Pacers have won three straight games at home and are 16-9 overall.

This season, the Pacers have been the NBA’s top-scoring team, averaging 124.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 122.6 points per contest.

Indiana’s offense is built on their ability to get to the rim. They lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. Overall, they are shooting 50% from the field, which is also tops in the NBA.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 6th in the league at 38%. They are making an average of 13.8 threes per game, which is 7th in the NBA.

The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 122.9 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.7% from downtown.

Are the Knicks Ready for a Home Win?

The Knicks have won eight straight games and are 31-17 overall, which is good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are 2nd.

At home, the Knicks are 17-5 this season and have won six straight games. Their ATS record at home is 15-7, and they are 20-9 vs. the spread as the favorite.

New York’s ATS win streak is at six games, and they are favored by 4 points today. In their last 10 games, the Knicks are 7-3 vs. the spread.

In their last game, the Knicks defeated the Jazz by a score of 118-103. They were 2.5-point favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 229.

So far this season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 19-28-1. Their games have averaged a combined 224.7 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 241. New York’s last two games have gone under the O/U line.

So far this season, the Knicks are averaging 115.4 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. At home, they are averaging 114.9 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 28th in the league.

When it comes to shooting, the Knicks are 20th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also 23rd in two-point field goal percentage at 53%. From beyond the arc, they are 11th in three-point shooting at 37%.

As a team, the Knicks are 10th in both free throws made and three-pointers made. In terms of assists, they are 29th in the league.

Currently, the Knicks’ defense holds the 2nd rank in the NBA, allowing 109.3 points per game. For the season, New York is ranked 27th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 20.2 free-throws per game vs. the Knicks and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.7%.