Knicks vs Pacers Preview

The Indiana Pacers will face off against the New York Knicks as the regular season draws to a close. With three consecutive losses Knocking them out of Championship contention, New York has secured their fifth spot for another year. Over their last three meetings between these teams - including an impressive three-point win in Indiana - New York has claimed all five spots. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM Eastern.

Indiana currently holds a win-loss record of 34-45, ranking them 23rd in the league with a 46.7% shooting percentage on offense. They have scored 9,150 points this year (115.8 per game), grabbed 41.6 boards per contest, earned an assist 26.8 times per game (6th), and given up possession 14.9 times per contest. Furthermore, Indiana commits 21.2 fouls per game and shoots 79.0% from the free-throw line.

Indiana allows 37.2% on 3-point shots (973 of 2,616) and opponents are making 80.2% of their foul shots, ranking 27th and 28th in the league respectively. On defense, they rank 28th with 119 points given up per game, forcing 15.1 turnovers per contest and allowing teams to shoot 48.4% from the floor (23rd in the NBA).

New York comes into this contest with a record of 46-33 this season, giving up possession 12.9 times per contest and committing 20.3 fouls per night. As a unit, they've grabbed 46.6 boards per contest and amassed 1,798 assists on the year - 28th in basketball for passing accuracy. On 3-pointers, they are shooting 35.3% (990 of 2,801) and 76.3% from beyond the arc; their average point total per contest stands at 115.6 (13th in the league), with 47.0% from beyond the arc).

Defensively, the Knicks force 12.7 turnovers per game and draw 20.7 personal fouls. They allow 35.3% on 3-point shots while ranking 10th in points allowed per game (112.5). Their opponent's shooting percentage is 46.0% (3,210 of 6,974), while they surrender 42.1 rebounds per contest as a team. Currently ranked 12th in NBA assists allowed with 1,969 surrendered this season, they continue to put up impressive numbers defensively.

Head to HeadKnicks vs Pacers Head-to-Head this season.The Knicks won both games this year in close contests.

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Our Betting Pick for Today

Betting on the game!

Pacers +9With the Pacers out of the playoffs and the Knicks with a clinched spot, Indiana has little to play for in the role of spoiler. It remains to be seen what motivation the Pacers will have now that the postseason window has closed. New York will look to stay sharp and dialed in throughout the contest. Aside from external influences, New York should dominate on the glass and also rack up a fair amount of second chance points here. With the Knicks taking great care of the ball, little impact the transition offense of the Pacers. New York is 4-1 ATS in the last five against Indiana. With all that said, we don’t know the level of motivation for the Knicks with everything clinched either. Knicks win but 9 points is too much to give in this one. Take the Pacers and the points.

Bet the over in this one.

If the previous two games are any indication, I will bet the under on the 228.5.

Knicks vs Pacers How to Watch ??

?? Date: Wednesday, April 05

?? Game Time: 7 pm

?? How to Watch: NBA

Venue: Bankers Life Fieldhouse