The Indiana Pacers (4-3) will travel to Madison Square Garden to meet the New York Knicks (2-5). The Pacers opened as 5.5-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 211.5 points and it will air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Betting Odds
In the Knicks’ last game, they easily covered the 1-point spread against the Brooklyn Nets, 115-96. The Pacers, meanwhile, were beat by the Portland Trail Blazers, 103-93, and were unable to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. The New York game finished 4 points under the projected point total of 215, while the Indiana game went 19 points under the projected point total of 215.
The Knicks had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 21.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.481). Indiana, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 13.4). Tim Hardaway Jr. had a good game for New York, contributing 25 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Indiana was lifted by Victor Oladipo, who finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of New York. Since last season, New York ranks 21st in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.1 percent), while the gambling defense of Indiana has forced the second-most turnovers in the NBA (15.1 percent). ,
Games involving the Pacers have a tendency to go over the O/U total (57.1 percent). Indiana comes into the game with records of 4-3 straight up (SU) and 4-3 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Indiana, Knicks games have typically finished under the projected point total (57.1 percent). New York has a phenomenal 5-2 record ATS, despite being 2-5 SU.
The Pacers edged out the Knicks in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent matchup, Indiana won 121-113. Indiana had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 vs. 24.0). New York, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (22-25; 88.0 percent).
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Pacers, ATS Winner – Pacers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Indiana ranks second in steals per game (8.7) while New York ranks 28th (6.8).
- The Knicks rank 12th in rebounds per game (44.0) while the Pacers rank 25th (42.0).
- New York ranks 14th in blocks per game (4.9) while Indiana ranks 26th (4.1).
- Neither of these teams shoot many long balls. Indiana is 26th in the NBA with 24.6 three pointers per game while New York is 29th with 24.0 threes per game.
- The Pacers rank fifth in fast break points per game (15.1) while the Knicks rank 29th (8.7).
- The Knicks rank seventh in second chance points per game (13.6) while the Pacers rank 15th in second chance points allowed per game (12.5).
- Indiana ranks second in points off turnovers per game (18.6) while New York ranks 24th (15.4).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, New York is 16-4 and Indiana is 31-5.
- The Knicks are 30-34 when they score above 100 points, while the Pacers are 44-19.
