New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Odds – November 13, 2026

The Knicks visit the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a chance to test whether Indiana can build momentum on its own floor. New York brings the stronger overall record, but this matchup presents contrasting strengths.

Game details and odds

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST · Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Total: 221.5 — over -110, under -110.

DraftKings odds checked November 12, 2026 23:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

New York’s defense meets a road test

New York enters at 6-5 and has split its road games. The Knicks average 110.3 points while allowing 103.5, and their 48.1 rebounds per game could matter against an Indiana team averaging 41.1. Jalen Brunson leads New York with 26.0 points per game; Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.5 rebounds.

The Knicks’ recent results show both their ceiling and a reason for caution. They beat Brooklyn 103-90, Chicago 135-105 and Milwaukee 117-85 at home, with a 109-97 road win over Cleveland between those victories. Cleveland then returned the favor in New York, winning 115-107. That loss interrupted a run in which the Knicks repeatedly limited opponents while finding enough offense to pull away. Their earlier win in Cleveland shows they can carry that approach onto the road, but the rematch keeps a rebound from looking automatic.

Indiana looks to turn a home win into a run

Indiana is 4-8 overall and 1-4 in designated home games. The Pacers average 111.6 points, slightly more than New York, but allow 114.0. Pascal Siakam leads Indiana at 22.7 points per game, while Andrew Nembhard’s 7.8 assists per game give the offense another potential route to productive possessions.

Indiana’s 114-101 home win over Washington was a welcome answer after a 122-125 loss in Dallas and a 102-114 defeat to Denver in a neutral-site game in Mexico City. The Pacers also won 107-103 at Memphis but fell 104-108 to Atlanta at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Those results show a team capable of staying competitive in different settings, though it has not consistently converted close opportunities. Holding Washington to 101 offered a useful defensive response; repeating that discipline against a different opponent is the question.

Injury news

New York Knicks: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Indiana Pacers: Aaron Nesmith – Day-To-Day (Knee); Tyrese Haliburton – Out (Hamstring); Johnny Furphy – Out (Knee); Ben Sheppard – Out (Knee).

Availability checked November 12, 2026 23:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New York Knicks.

New York’s lower points-against average and rebounding advantage make the Knicks the pick. Indiana’s recent home win offers a counterpoint, but its home record leaves more to prove against this opponent.

Original winner pick recorded November 12, 2026 23:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.