The New York Knicks (13-54) and the Indiana Pacers (42-25) battle at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Knicks are 11.5-point underdogs and will try to snap their six-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 212 points and it will air on Fox Sports Midwest – Indiana at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers ATS Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last matchup. The Pacers (6-point underdogs) were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-89, while the Knicks (6.5-point underdogs) fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 103-92. The Indiana game went 22.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5, while the New York game went 28.5 points under the projected point total of 223.5.
New York had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 21.4) while Indiana had a free throw rate of 0.265 (above their season average of 0.180). Indiana rallied around Bojan Bogdanovic, who put up 18 points and five rebounds. Damyean Dotson, meanwhile was a key piece for New York with 26 points, six rebounds and six assists.
The Pacers have won all three contests against the Knicks this year. The two teams combined for 227 points in their most recent game, which was over the projected point total of 218. Indiana won 121-106, covering as an 8-point favorite. The Pacers’ 27.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Knicks, who had a rate of 18.2. Domantas Sabonis recorded a double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds.
Of the Knicks’ 67 games, 37 have finished under the O/U total. New York heads into the contest with records of 13-54 straight up (SU) and 28-37-2 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with New York, Pacers games also have typically gone under the total (58.2 percent). Additionally, Indiana owns records of 42-25 SU and 33-33-1 ATS.
The sweet-shooting offense of Indiana (ninth in the NBA with an effective field goal percentage 0.532) will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of New York (25th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.534). The Pacers should have the edge on that side of the ball.
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers ATS Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Pacers, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Pacers average 13.3 second chance points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Knicks rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.0).
- Indiana ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (43.4) while New York ranks 27th (47.5).
- The Pacers rank third in points off turnovers per game (19.6) while the Knicks rank 25th (15.1).
- Indiana ranks fourth in steals per game (8.8) while New York ranks 21st (7.2).
- New York ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.7) while Indiana ranks 15th (13.8).
- The Pacers rank seventh in assists per game (26.0) while the Knicks rank last (19.9).
- The Pacers rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (5.1) while the Knicks rank 28th (5.9).
- New York ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (29.2) while Indiana ranks 28th (25.6).
- Indiana ranks fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (44.8) while New York ranks 26th (51.2).
- Indiana is 22-3 when they allow below 100 points, while New York is 3-1.
- When scoring over 100 points, the Pacers are 37-13 and the Knicks are 13-34.
- Indiana is 20-14 ATS at home, while New York is 17-18 ATS on the road.
- The Knicks have 18 overs and 17 unders in 35 road games.
- The Pacers have 23 unders and 11 overs in 34 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pacers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Indiana has 3 unders and 2 overs, while New York has 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the Pacers have scored an average of 105.2 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.2 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
- The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 8.4 for the season.
