The Indiana Pacers (34-47) face the New York Knicks (47-34) Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers are in tank mode and the Knicks already know they will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1st round of the playoffs. But there is still a historical animosity toward each other which means there is some reason to watch. That and to see how our bets fare.
The Pacers have lost 3 straight and 7 of their last 8 games. The Knicks had their 5-game winning streak snapped Friday in a 113-105 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Knicks lead the season series 3-0 after beating the Pacers 138-129 on' Wednesday as 5.5-point road favorites while the 229.5 Over hit.