The New York Knicks (33-19) welcome the Indiana Pacers (29-24) to Madison Square Garden Saturday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pacers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1.
The Knicks lost to the Dallas Mavericks at home 122-108 Thursday, failing to cover as a 6-point underdog. They haven’t covered in 3 straight games. Oddly enough, their last cover was a 109-105 home win over the Pacers, closing as a 2-point favorite. New York is 29-21-2 against the spread (ATS) this season and is 4-3 ATS in its last 7 home games. It is led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 27.2 points per game.
The Pacers lost to the Golden State Warriors at home 131-109 Thursday and failed to cover as a 6-point favorite. Indiana has lost 4 of its last 6 and is just 2-5 ATS in its last 7. The Pacers have been a strong play this season, posting a 28-22-3 ATS record on the year. They are led by G Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 22.1 points and 11.7 assists per game.