Knicks vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 18

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The New York Knicks visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Knicks vs Pacers Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 18-8 against the spread, while the Pacers are 13-13 against the spread.

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Knicks vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Pacers vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Thursday‘s game with 52.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Pacers.

Pacers vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.

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Knicks Best Bets for Tonight:

• The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 57 games (+15.05 Units / 10% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 57 games (+15.00 Units / 24% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 48 of their last 83 games (+9.35 Units / 10% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 57 games (+9.25 Units / 8% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games (+9.15 Units / 22% ROI)

Pacers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 60 of their last 96 games (+31.89 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Indiana Pacers have hit the Moneyline in 56 of their last 99 games (+30.05 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Indiana Pacers have covered the 4Q Spread in 61 of their last 96 games (+22.05 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 52 of their last 84 games (+15.48 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 56 of their last 95 games (+13.95 Units / 13% ROI)

New York Knicks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 18-8 (+9.2 Units / 32.17% ROI).

• 19-7 against the Moneyline (+9.3 Units / 11.3% ROI)
• 14-12 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI)
• 12-14 against the Under for game total points (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI)

Indiana Pacers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 13-13 (-1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

• 6-20 against the Moneyline (-15.4 Units / -46.39% ROI)
• 9-17 against the Over for game total points (-9.7 Units / -33.92% ROI)
• 17-9 against the Under for game total points (+7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pacers:

• The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 84 games (-30.80 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 84 games (-30.45 Units / -25% ROI)
• The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 99 games (-28.35 Units / -25% ROI)
• The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 84 games (-27.66 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 69 games (-23.95 Units / -30% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Knicks:

• The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 95 games (-28.65 Units / -20% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 47 away games (-24.90 Units / -37% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 94 games (-22.25 Units / -21% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 85 games (-21.80 Units / -22% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 86 games (-21.75 Units / -22% ROI)

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• New York Knicks Offensive stats
• Indiana Pacers Offensive stats
• New York Knicks Defensive stats
• Indiana Pacers Defensive stats

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The Pacers have allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three (19/84) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Pacers have averaged 7.1 steals per game (185 steals/26 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Pacers averaged 8.5 steals per game (694 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Pacers averaged 7.7 steals per game (631 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Knicks are 8-5 (.615) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .484

The Knicks are 87-35 (.713) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Pacers have averaged 50.0 rebounds/game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest in the NBA.

The Knicks were 2-15 (.118) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

The Knicks are 54-10 (.844) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Pacers have allowed opponents to shoot 48% since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-2nd-worst in the NBA.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three (19/84) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Pacers have averaged 7.1 steals per game (185 steals/26 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Pacers averaged 8.5 steals per game (694 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Pacers averaged 7.7 steals per game (631 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are 8-5 (.615) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .484

The Knicks are 87-35 (.713) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Pacers have averaged 50.0 rebounds/game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest in the NBA.

The Knicks were 2-15 (.118) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

The Knicks are 54-10 (.844) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Pacers have allowed opponents to shoot 48% since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-2nd-worst in the NBA.

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three (19/84) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Pacers have averaged 7.1 steals per game (185 steals/26 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Pacers averaged 8.5 steals per game (694 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Pacers averaged 7.7 steals per game (631 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are 8-5 (.615) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .484

The Knicks are 87-35 (.713) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Pacers have averaged 50.0 rebounds/game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest in the NBA.

The Knicks were 2-15 (.118) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

The Knicks are 54-10 (.844) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Pacers have allowed opponents to shoot 48% since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-2nd-worst in the NBA.

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