Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 17

Knicks vs. Pacers Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: FDSIN and MSG

The Indiana Pacers (15-53) are heavy underdogs (+14.5) as they attempt to break a 13-game losing streak when they visit the New York Knicks (44-25) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs on FDSIN and MSG. The matchup's over/under is set at 221.5.

Knicks vs. Pacers Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Knicks win (88.3%)

Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Trends

• The Knicks have registered a 35-33-1 record against the spread this season.
• In the Pacers' 68 games this season, they have 29 wins against the spread.
• This season, Knicks games have hit the over 32 times out of 68 chances.
• Pacers games this year have hit the over 47.1% of the time (32 out of 68 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, New York has played better when playing at home, covering 21 times in 33 home games, and 14 times in 36 road games.
• The Knicks have eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 15 of 33 home matchups (45.5%). In road games, they have hit the over in 17 of 36 games (47.2%).
• Against the spread, Indiana has been better at home (18-16-0) than away (11-23-0).
• Pacers games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (17 times out of 34) than on the road (15 of 34) this season.

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 26.3 points, 3.4 boards and 6.6 assists, shooting 46.4% from the field and 37.6% from downtown, with 2.8 made treys per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20 points, 11.9 boards and 2.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Mikal Bridges' numbers on the season are 14.8 points, 4.1 boards and 3.8 assists per contest, shooting 48.8% from the floor and 37.3% from downtown, with an average of 2 made 3-pointers.
• Josh Hart is averaging 11.7 points, 5.1 assists and 7.6 rebounds.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 16.7 points, 2.2 assists and 5.3 boards.

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam averages 24 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is also draining 48.4% of his shots from the floor and 36.2% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• Per game, Andrew Nembhard gets the Pacers 17 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Pacers receive 11.3 points per game from Jarace Walker, plus 5.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
• The Pacers receive 14.1 points per game from Ivica Zubac, plus 10.7 boards and 2.2 assists.
• Per game, Jay Huff provides the Pacers 9.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 1.9 blocks (second in league).

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