The New York Knicks will face off against the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference showdown on Thursday. The Knicks, currently on an eight-game winning streak, hold the third seed in the conference, while the Pacers sit in the sixth spot after winning three of their last four games.
Key players Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin are questionable for the Pacers due to injuries, while OG Anunoby is listed as questionable for the Knicks, with Julius Randle ruled out.
The game is set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden, with the Knicks favored by 3 points according to the latest odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points scored is set at 235.5.
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The model has set its sights on Pacers vs. Knicks. Several NBA odds and betting lines for the game include a spread of New York -3, over/under of 235.5 points, and money line with New York at -142 and Indiana at +120.
Notably, the Pacers are 2-4 ATS in their last six games against New York, while the Knicks are 6-0 ATS in their last six games. The Pacers’ Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith are highlighted as key players who could make an impact in the upcoming game.
Turner, known for his athletic presence and stout rim protection, averages 17.2 points, seven rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. Nesmith, a strong contributor for the Pacers, stands at 6-foot-6 and brings good size as a swingman, averaging 12.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
