INDIANA PACERS VS. NEW YORK KNICKS EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — February 11, 2025

INDIANA PACERS VS. NEW YORK KNICKS EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — February 11, 2025 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Godzilla Wins. One of the games on tap from today’s slate features the Indiana Pacers (29-22 SU, 25-25-1 ATS) hosting the New York Knicks (34-18 SU, 26-25-1 ATS).

Here is a look at which squad has the edge going into this matchup and why.

Tipoff

When: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 @ 7:30 PM ET

Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TV: TNT, MSG, truTV, and MAX

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks — Preview & Betting Trends

Pacers Look To Shake Off Recent Struggles

Following a four-game winning streak, the Pacers have dropped two of their last three games. This includes a 124-117 setback against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.

Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 23 points, to go along with six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points, nine assists, and two steals, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 16 points and five rebounds.

The Pacers started slowly in this one and trailed by 22 points (44-22) after the opening 12 minutes. Although they outscored LA in each of the remaining three quarters and placed seven players in double figures, the effort wasn’t enough to overcome the large deficit.

Knicks Try To Bounce Back  Following Blowout Loss To Celtics

On the other side of this matchup, the Knicks saw their two-game winning streak conclude with a disappointing 131-104 loss against the Boston Celtics.

Jalen Brunson certainly did his part, finishing 36 points and five assists on 10-for-18 shooting overall and a 3-for-7 effort from beyond the arc.

Josh Hart finished with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Cameron Payne and Mikal Bridges added 14 and 11 points, respectively.

The Knicks got off to a slow start, missing their first 10 shots. This allowed the defending champs to race out to a 12-2 lead en route to an easy 27-point victory.

Now that we have set the stage for this pivotal Eastern Conference showdown let’s examine the betting trends for both teams.

Pacers vs. Knicks Spread Analysis

Indiana enters this matchup as a 1.5-point underdog (per OddsShark.com). Here is a look at how both teams have fared against the spread this season.

• The Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games.
• Indiana has covered the spread four times in its past five matchups against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Meanwhile, the Knicks are 2-4 ATS in their previous six outings against Indiana.
• New York is 1-7 ATS in its last eight February contests.

Prediction: Indiana Pacers (+1.5)

Pacers vs. Knicks Over/Under Prediction

The projected scoring total for this matchup is 239.5 points (via OddsShark.com). Let’s see why going with the “over” is the intelligent choice.

• The total has gone OVER six times in the Pacers’ last nine games.
• The OVER total is 4-1 in Indiana’s previous five home contests.
• The total has gone OVER six times in the Knicks’ past seven outings.
• The OVER total has prevailed in New York’s last six matchups against Central Division opponents. 

Prediction: OVER 239.5 points

Pacers vs. Knicks Player Prop Bet

Following his 23-point effort against the Lakers, Pascal Siakam is the key player to watch for the home team. He currently has -105 odds of scoring more than 22.5 points and -125 odds of finishing with less than 22.5 points (via DraftKings.com).

Here is a look at how his numbers stack up against the projected points total for this matchup.

• During the season, Siakam is averaging 20.7 points per game.
• In the previous two matchups between these teams, he has averaged 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per outing on  shooting splits of .417/.200/1.000.
• Siakam has suited up in 21 home games this season. In those contests, he averages 21.0 points per outing.
• Across his last five starts, Siakam has put up 22.8 points per game, exceeding the estimated points total for this matchup twice during that stretch.

Prediction: Pascal Siakam UNDER 22.5 points