The New York Knicks (34-18) and the Indiana Pacers (29-22) meet in an Eastern Conference showdown on Tuesday. The Knicks had their two-game win streak put to an end last time out. On Saturday, the Boston Celtics beat New York 131-104. The Pacers have dropped two of their last three games. On Feb. 8, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Indiana 124-117. OG Anunoby (toe) is questionable for New York. Myles Turner (neck) is questionable for the Pacers.
Tipoff from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana is at 7:30 p.m. ET. New York is a 2-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Pacers odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 239.5. Before locking in any Pacers vs. Knicks picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 17 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 147-104 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 18-9 (67%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Knicks vs. Pacers 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Pacers vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Pacers spread: New York -2
- Knicks vs. Pacers over/under: 239.5 points
- Knicks vs. Pacers money line: New York -125, Indiana +106
- NYK: The Knicks are 26-25-1 against the spread this season
- IND: The Pacers are 25-25-1 against the spread this season
- Knicks vs. Pacers picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Jalen Brunson is the main ball handler and shot creator for New York. Brunson ranks ninth in the NBA in points (26.3) and assists (7.5). He’s also knocking down 39% of his 3-pointers. Brunson has scored 35-plus points in two of his last three games. In his last outing, Brunson racked up 36 points, five assists and made three 3-pointers.
Center Karl-Anthony Towns is a floor-spacer on offense and a consistent rebounder. Towns is second in the NBA in rebounds (13.5) with 24 points per game. On Feb. 4 against the Raptors, he notched 27 points and 20 rebounds. That was his 39th double-double this campaign. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Pacers can cover
Guard Tyrese Haliburton is a pass-first playmaker in the backcourt. Haliburton consistently sets his teammates up and can hit perimeter jumpers to space the court. The 24-year-old is sixth in the league in assists (8.5) with 17.8 points per game. He’s logged eight-plus assists in four of the last six games. In the loss to the Lakers, Haliburton had 19 points and nine dimes.
Forward Pascal Siakam generates production as a scorer and rebounder. He leads the team in points (20.7) and rebounds (7.4) while shooting 53% from the field. The 30-year-old has scored at least 20 points in six of the last seven matchups. On Feb. 6 versus the Clippers, Siakam had 33 points and 11 rebounds. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Knicks vs. Pacers picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Knicks vs. Pacers and is leaning Over the total, projecting 236 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.
So who wins Knicks vs. Pacers on Tuesday, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Knicks vs. Pacers spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
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