NBA Picks & Predictions: Knicks vs. Pacers (Tuesday)
We’ve got a doubleheader on TNT tonight. The Knicks will face the Pacers in the first game at 7:30 pm ET, followed by the Grizzlies vs. the Suns at 10:00 pm ET. Here is our top pick and prediction for tonight’s NBA game Knicks vs. Pacers.
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Tuesday’s Best NBA Bets: Knicks vs. Pacers
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Knicks vs. Pacers
Right off the bat, a couple of significant players are game-time decisions. Myles Turner of the Pacers hasn’t played since Thursday but could be available for tonight’s game. Meanwhile, OG Anunoby has missed games since February 1st but hasn’t been ruled out for tonight’s game yet.
You’ll want to monitor those two as game time gets closer.
That said, the Knicks are still among the best offenses in the NBA. Despite the defeat to the Celtics in their last game on Saturday, New York ranks second in the NBA in points per 100 possessions. The Knicks have also shot a 57% effective field goal percentage and have limited turnovers to 12.8%. Ultimately, the Pacers have allowed a 54.9% effective field goal percentage and are also below average on the defensive glass and fouling. The Knicks should be able to take advantage.
On the other hand, the Pacers should have no problems finding good looks. Indiana ranks fifth in the NBA in effective field goal percentage, while the Knicks rank 24th defensively. That said, the Knicks are much better on the defensive glass and won’t allow nearly as many foul shots. After all, the Pacers have grabbed just 23.7% of offensive rebounds per game and rank 20th in offensive free throw rate. It’s those two areas that will let the Pacers down tonight.
Grab the Knicks at -2.5 on the road.
Pick: Knicks -2.5 (-110)
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