New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers: prediction for the match of the NBA
These teams managed to meet 48 times, as a result of which Indiana won 29 matches and New York won 19 victories. When making a prediction for the game between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, you should pay attention to the fact that the last game, which took place on December 19, was slightly stronger than the Knicks (109-106).
New York Knicks
New York have won four of their last five games. On January 10th, the Knicks lost at home to Milwaukee (107:111). Before that, Houston (108:88), Toronto (112:108), as well as Phoenix (117:114) and San Antonio (117:114) were beaten away. The Tom Thibodeau team, which has 22 wins and 19 losses, is seventh in the Eastern Conference standings. Starting five player RJ Barrett will miss the match due to injury. The 22-year-old small forward has not played for six games in a row.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana have won their last two games. Portland (108:99) and Charlotte (116:111) were beaten at home. On January 10, the Pacers lost away to the Philadelphia (126:129) in overtime. Indiana, with 23 wins and 18 losses, is sixth in the East. Only Aaron Nesmith is in question. The 23-year-old defender has made 24 starts this season.
Prediction
New York is approaching the game as a clear favorite. In November the Knicks had already beaten Indiana away once in a hard-fought match. Everything goes to the fact that New York will also score three points on its site. Moreover, all the main team leaders are healthy and eager to fight. Our prediction is a victory for New York with a handicap (-3.5) points for 1.71. Face-to-face meetings of teams, as a rule, are productive. In the last game the mark of 215 points was overcome. The Knicks are averaging 115 points in home games and Indiana is 112 away. It is possible that this time the basketball players will be able to please the fans with a productive game. Our prediction is over 220.5 points with 1.45 overtime. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.71. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
