Miguel Meléndez
The Pacers vs Knicks matchup is one of the 15 games that make up the final date of the NBA regular season. These two teams are facing off just a few days after their last clash in Indiana, where the Knicks won 138-129.
Indiana is looking for a victory to finish off its season, although its playoff hopes have already been crushed. Meanwhile, the New York squad is aiming to enter the playoffs with a bang, having secured the fifth position in the Eastern Conference.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we’ve got you covered with all the information you need for your NBA betting throughout the season. And we’ll continue to bring you the best insights and odds for the playoffs, starting with this Pacers vs Knicks showdown.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks NBA Regular Season Game on April 9, 2023
- Where: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City
- When: Sunday, April 9, 2023, 1:00 PM E.T.
Betting on the Indiana Pacers
- Regular Se2ason Record: 34-46
Indianapolis closes out its schedule playing on the road after its last home game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Prior to that game, the Pacers had lost eight of their last ten games, a bad sequence that ended up costing them elimination to the next round of the NBA.
With nothing special at stake, they are fielding some substitutes and resting some of their starters, as it is the case of Tyrese Haliburton, who has been dealing with an ankle injury. The guard has been the team’s best performer this season, averaging 20.7 points and 10.4 assists per game.
Betting on the New York Knicks
- Regular Season Record: 47-33
It is a fact that the Manhattan team will return to the postseason after finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference and will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. But before all that, the Knicks play their final home game of the regular season, riding a five-game winning streak before an away game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
In the win over the Pacers last Wednesday, Immanuel Quickley had a very outstanding performance, scoring 39 points, his second-best mark of the season. The point guard is usually a great addition coming off the bench, complementing star players such as Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson, who together average 49.1 points per game, with Randle leading the team with an average of 25.1 units.
JefeBet Prediction
This matchup may not be a big deal, since the Pacers are out of the playoffs and the Knicks have already secured their spot in the title race. So, it is possible that the reserves will get more playing time on the court.
It’s worth noting that the Indiana team has the second-worst defense in the league, allowing 119.2 points per game, and it also has the tenth-worst record in terms of turnovers, committing 14.7 turnovers per 100 possessions. Taking this into account, along with the Knicks’ performance this season, we at JefeBet believe that the Knicks will come out on top at home.
Prediction: New York Knicks Moneyline (IND 105-124 NY).
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