New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 10/02/2024, 05:40  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Indiana Pacers will visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 33-19 and fourth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 29-24 and sixth in the Conference standings. 

The Indiana Pacers have maintained a decent form, securing victories in five of their last nine games. However, they will be aiming to rebound from a disappointing 131-109 home loss to the Warriors, which ended their two-game win streak. Pascal Siakam led the team in scoring with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Myles Turner chipped in with 15 points. Despite their offensive prowess, averaging 124 points per game, the Pacers face a tough defensive challenge as the Knicks rank third in the league, allowing only 109.6 points per game. Conversely, Indiana struggles defensively, sitting at 28th in the league with 122.7 points against. Fortunately, the Pacers have a full squad available for this upcoming match.

On the flip side, the New York Knicks appear to have cooled down after their impressive nine-game win streak, dropping two of their last three matchups. They will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 122-108 loss to the Mavericks on Thursday. Donte DiVincenzo led the team with a stellar performance, scoring 36 points on 13-of-26 shooting, while Josh Hart recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. Despite ranking 15th in scoring in the NBA with 115.1 points per game, the Knicks face a challenge defensively, as the Indiana squad ranks 28th in the league, allowing an average of 122.7 points per game. However, the Knicks' greatest strength lies in their defensive efforts, as they allow the third-fewest points per game. Unfortunately, OG Anunoby (elbow) and Julius Randle (shoulder) are both sidelined indefinitely, while Jalen Brunson (ankle) remains questionable for Saturday's game.