The New York Knicks are taking on the Indiana Pacers in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers lost their last game against the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James and Luka Donicic, 124-117. Conversely, the Knicks want to bounce back after a debilitating loss in their last game against the Boston Celtics. They lost to Boston 131-104 behind Jason Tatums’s 40-point explosion. This Eastern Conference semi-final rematch for a great game this evening. Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| New York Knicks | -2.5 (-110) | Over 240 (-108) | -135 |
| Indiana Pacers | +2.5 (-110) | Under 240 (-112) | +114 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Match Details
- Fixture: New York Knicks @ Indiana Pacers
- Date and Time: February 11th, 2025 @ 7:30 PM EST
Key Stats
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are coming off a blowout loss against the Boston Celtics in their last game, 131-104. Yes, the loss was without OG Anunoby, but a 27-point loss is still a 27-point loss. Despite the loss, Jalen Brunson was excellent. Brunson finished the game with 36 points and 5 assists. Josh Hart was solid with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns was subpar in the loss, he finished the game with 9 points, 9 rebounds, and shot 3/8 from the floor. With a record of 34-18, the Knicks currently sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, they are average to slightly below average statistically. New York is currently ranked 9th in points allowed per game, 20th in opponent field goal %, 30th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 29th in blocks per game, 13th in steals per game, and 23rd in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, OG Anunoby is still listed as questionable with the foot injury that has kept him sidelined for the past three games. When healthy, the New York Knicks have one of the best starting fives in the NBA. They have the high-end talent to compete for an NBA Championship.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are coming off a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James or Luka Doncic, 124-117. In the loss, Pascal Siakam had a solid game with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Tyrese Haliburton was fine. He finished the game with 19 points and 9 assists. Myles Turner missed the game with a concussion that he suffered in the previous game against the Los Angeles Clippers. We saw this Pacer team in the Eastern Conference Finals just last season. Indy sits with a record of 29-22 for the season and 4th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, like the Knicks, this is a solid to below-average team. They rank 21st in points allowed per game, 22nd in opponent field goal %, 11th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 9th in blocks per game, 10th in steals per game, and 27th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, Myles Turner is listed as questionable for this game. As previously mentioned, he missed the last game with a concussion he suffered in their prior game. If he misses this game, it hurts their defense at the rim as he is one of the best shot-blockers in the NBA and a great floor spacer on offense.
Prediction
The New York Knicks are going to win this game and cover the 2.5-point spread in this game. I expect Jalen Brunson to stay hot as he is coming off that 36-point performance. Also, KAT is in a great bounce-back spot after his 9-point and 9-rebound performance. Even if Turner plays, this is a great chance for the Knicks to “avenge” their loss to this team in the playoffs. These two have slipt the season series at one game a piece with the hometeam winning both games. However, the Knicks win this game and cover the spread.
Final Pick
New York Knicks -2.5 (-110)
