Knicks vs Pacers Odds & Predictions (April 5)
- The New York Knicks are 9-point road favorites over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, March 5
- New York is 3-0 straight up in the the last three games against Indiana, including both meetings so far this season
- Below, find the Knicks vs Pacers odds and predictions for Wednesday’s matchup in Indiana
Like a number of NBA teams this season, the New York Knicks (46-33, 43-33-3 ATS) are having their way with the Indiana Pacers (34-45, 41-37-1 ATS). They’ve won both meetings between the two clubs during the 2022-23 NBA regular season, extending their overall win streak against the Pacers to three games.
Overall, the Knicks are coming into this game riding a four-game winning run. Indiana, meanwhile, is 2-7 straight up over the past nine games.
Oddsmakers are very much liking the Knicks to continue their winning ways. New York is set as 9-point away favorites. The Knicks are 4-1 against the spread in their last five meetings with the Pacers.
Knicks vs Pacers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | -9 (-110) | -410 | OFF |
| Indiana Pacers | +9 (-110) | +330 | OFF |
New York is 3-3 SU in the club’s last six visits to Indiana. The Pacers are 16-10-1 ATS as a home underdog this season.
This game is being broadcast by NBA League Pass in the USA and Canada. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, April 5.
Odds as of April 4 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Knicks are co-12th betting choice in the NBA championship odds at +7000. Oddsmakers are setting New York with a betting line of +3000 to be winning the Eastern Conference.
Knicks vs Pacers Betting Trends
There’s certainly little doubt among the people when it comes to the NBA public moneyline splits on this game. New York is getting 77% of handle and 82% of bets. When it comes to the spread splits, the people are less certain. Favored New York is drawing 67% of handle. However, the underdog Pacers are receiving 52% of bets.
The total hasn’t been posted yet. For the Knicks, the over has hit in five of the past seven games. With Indiana, the under was the winning play in four of the last six games.
New York vs Indiana Injury Report
The Knicks could be missing two regulars from the NBA starting lineups. Power forward Julius Randle (ankle) Is definitely out. Small forward RJ Barrett (illness) is listed as probable.
The Knicks are also missing PG Duane Washington Jr (hip) and PG DaQuan Jeffries (calf). PG Derrick Rose (illness) is showing as probable.
For the Pacers, PG Tyrese Haliburton (ankle), is out. Center Myles Turner (back), SG Chris Duarte (ankle) and SF Kendall Brown (tibia) are are listed as questionable.
Balanced Attack Working for New York
A 118-109 victory over the Washington Wizards in their last game clinched a playoff spot for the Knicks. Minus Randle and Barrett, New York got 20+ points from four different players. Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes each scored 27 points, while Immanuel Quickley (22) and Obi Toppin (21) were also over 20.
Luka Doncic is asked how much the Mavericks miss Jalen Brunson:
"A lot. Amazing guy, amazing player."
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— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) April 4, 2023
New York point guard Brunson is averaging a career-high 24.0 points per game. The Knicks are 3-2 ATS over their past five road games.
Pacers Hurting Down the Stretch
Team scoring leader Haliburton (20.9 ppg) has played just two games since March 9 due to knee and ankle issues. Turner, the Pacers’ top rebounder (7.5 rebounds per game), has missed the past four games.
Status Change For Tyrese Haliburton (Tomorrow's Game)
'Listed out for Wednesday'
New Minutes Prediction = 0
Playing Prediction = 0%#tyresehaliburton #dfs— nba dfs player predictions (@NBAPredicted) April 4, 2023
Guard Gabe York, signed to a two-way contract last week, is eligible to be activated for this game. Indiana is 5-10 SU over the past 15 home games.
Knicks vs Pacers Prediction
New York has won and covered in both meetings this season with the Pacers. However, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau was hinting that he may opt to rest some starters now that postseason play is assured.
Indiana is 4-3-1 ATS this season when an underdog of 9+ points. The Pacers are a solid 22-16-1 ATS as a home team this season.
Pick: Indiana Pacers +9 (-110)
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An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
