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

Prediction published on 31/01/2024, 23:04  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 01/02/2024 at 11:30 in NBA Prediction

The red-hot New York Knicks will be at home to welcome the Indiana Pacers in their next NBA regular season assignment. They come into this match sitting third in the Eastern Conference, four games clear of sixth-placed Indiana. The Knicks are in the best shape they have been in all season. Tom Thibodeau’s men have won their last eight games which is the longest winning streak at present in the league. One more win will see them equal the longest run so far this campaign. New York has been exceptional in 2024 and has so far compiled a 14-2 record since the turn of the year. They defeated the Jazz 118-103 last time out. For this match, however, they will be without two of their best scorers. Julius Randle and OG Anunoby have both been ruled out due to injuries. The two are scoring a combined 39 points a night for the Knicks who are averaging 114.9 when at home.

The Pacers defeated the Knicks in the first meeting between the two this season. This was on New Year’s Eve. They will want to spoil the party once again and with their hosts depleted, this could work well in their favour. Rick Carlisle’s men, who possess the best-ranked offence in the league, are averaging 122.0 points when away from home. They scored 124 last time out away to Boston but this wasn’t enough for the win as they lost by five points. The defeat, their 21st of the season, put to a halt a three-game winning run. Indiana has won the last two matchups with New York. Benedict Mathurin and TJ McConnell have both been ruled out for this game. It is a big blow on the offensive end but the Pacers still have enough pieces to trouble the Knicks.