New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/11/25
At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-127) will host the Knicks (-2) in a conference matchup. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana (29-22) is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference, while New York (34-18) is 3rd. The over/under line for this game is 239.5 points.
NEW YORK KNICKS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers +2
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, February 11th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-132 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can the Knicks Pull Off a Road Win?
The Knicks fell to 34-18 on the season after a 131-104 home loss to the Celtics on Saturday. New York, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 235 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 232.5.
New York struggled from the start, trailing 30-19 after the 1st quarter. They were unable to close the gap, as Boston outscored them 31-29 in the 2nd quarter and 35-28 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Knicks entered the final period down 96-76, and the Celtics maintained their dominance to close out the game.
In their 131-104 loss to the Celtics, the Knicks shot just 42.2% from the field and made only 9 three-pointers, hitting 37.5% from deep. Jalen Brunson led the way with 36 points and 5 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and connecting on 3 threes at 42.9%.
Josh Hart added 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Cameron Payne chipped in 14 points, shooting 60% from the field. Brunson scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Hart added 10 in the same period.
Defensively, the Knicks struggled against the Celtics, giving up 131 points on 54% shooting. New York allowed 30+ points in each quarter, including 35 in both the 3rd and 4th.
The Knicks also had trouble defending the three, with Boston hitting 19 threes at a 48% clip. New York sent the Celtics to the line 24 times, where they made 20 free throws.
Can the Pacers Pull Off a Home Win?
The Pacers dropped to 29-22 on the season after a 124-117 road loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Indiana, who entered the game as 4.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game exceeded the 230.5 O/U line by 10.5 points.
Indiana fell behind early as the Lakers went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 21-12 to 34-12. The Pacers fought back, winning each of the final three quarters, but couldn’t overcome the early deficit.
In their 124-117 loss to the Lakers, the Pacers shot 42.5% from the field and hit 31.6% of their threes, making 12 from deep. Pascal Siakam led the way with 23 points, shooting 40%, while Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.
Siakam and Haliburton both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Bennedict Mathurin added 5 of his 16 points in the final period. Thomas Bryant contributed 7 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Pacers struggled defensively in the 1st quarter, giving up 44 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 22. Overall, they allowed 124 points on 52% shooting from the field in their loss to the Lakers.
Indiana did a good job defending the three, holding the Lakers to 11 made threes on 33% shooting. The Pacers also recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks in the game.