Indiana @ New York Picks & Props

Donte DiVincenzo has notched 19.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 7.6 more than he's notched over the course of the season. Donte DiVincenzo has sunk 4.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's made from three over the course of the year. Donte DiVincenzo has been on the court for 30.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.3 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The matchup vs. the Indiana Pacers is a positive one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (19.0). The Indiana Pacers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to increase possessions for the Knicks.

Jalen Smith has successfully made an impressive 66.1% of his shot attempts from the field this year, significantly more than his 45.9 mark last year. Jalen Smith has made an impressive 52.6% of his 3-point attempts this year, a big improvement over his 25.4 mark last year. The most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Pacers. The Pacers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). The Knicks have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Miles McBride has made 2.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this season. Miles McBride has averaged 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least least-whistled players in the NBA (22nd percentile). The Indiana Pacers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to increase possessions for the Knicks. The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team has brought down 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) against the Pacers (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to added chances for offense).

The Knicks check in as the 8th-least efficient shooting team in the NBA while at home this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 2.5 3-point attempts per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Indiana Pacers, making this a hard matchup. The Knicks have played at the slowest pace in the league on their home court this year.

Obi Toppin has sunk 53.8% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games on the road, 5.7% less than he's put through the hoop in all games this year while playing on the road. Obi Toppin has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to getting T'ed up (81st percentile). The Indiana Pacers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the slowest tempo home team in the league this year (the Knicks). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Pacers's subpar 17.6 foul shots per game ranks worst in the league over the last 5 games. Obi Toppin will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium usually lowers player performance across the board.

In comparison to last season's 2.0 clip, Jalen Brunson's three-pointers drained have surged this season to 2.8 per game. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Brunson places in the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 35.5 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. The Indiana Pacers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to increase possessions for the Knicks. The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team has brought down 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) against the Pacers (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to added chances for offense).

Among all players in the league, Myles Turner measures in the 98th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a colossal 3.2 fouls per game this year. The matchup vs. Isaiah Hartenstein is a challenging one for scoring; when Hartenstein is at home and squaring off against other starting Cs this year, they have made a lowly 4.6 field goals per game (3rd percentile). The Indiana Pacers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the slowest tempo home team in the league this year (the Knicks). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Pacers's subpar 17.6 foul shots per game ranks worst in the league over the last 5 games. Myles Turner is expected to see a decline in production for all stats as a result of playing away from home in this game.

The Knicks check in as the 8th-least efficient shooting team in the NBA while at home this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have averaged 2.9 3-point attempts per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Indiana Pacers, making this a challenging matchup. The Knicks have played at the slowest pace in the league on their home court this year. Josh Hart has attempted a lowly 0.9 foul shots per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 2.3 mark last year.

Aaron Nesmith has sunk 7.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Aaron Nesmith has attempted 5.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Aaron Nesmith has played 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.5 higher than he's played over the course of the season. The most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Pacers. The Pacers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).

Pascal Siakam has committed 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 1.0 higher than he's committed in all games this year on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PFs have shot 18.6% on threes (15th-weakest in the league) vs. the Knicks, identifying this as a hard matchup. The Indiana Pacers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the slowest tempo home team in the league this year (the Knicks). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Pacers's subpar 17.6 foul shots per game ranks worst in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (11th-lowest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, struggling to get to the foul line.

The matchup vs. the Knicks is a hard one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the 14th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.8). The Indiana Pacers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the slowest tempo home team in the league this year (the Knicks). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Pacers's subpar 17.6 foul shots per game ranks worst in the league over the last 5 games. Tyrese Haliburton will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally worsens stat production across the board.

Buddy Hield has sunk 3.2 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.6 higher than he's sunk in all games this year while playing on the road. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 21.5 points per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks, labeling this as a strong matchup for offensive production. The most up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 20 games has been the Pacers. The Pacers check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists). The Knicks have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Precious Achiuwa has made 60.7% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 12.4% higher than he's converted over the course of the season. Precious Achiuwa has been on the court for 29.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 11.8 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The Indiana Pacers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to increase possessions for the Knicks. The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team has brought down 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the league) against the Pacers (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to added chances for offense).

In contrast to last season's 20.0% clip, Isaiah Hartenstein's 3-point effectiveness has jumped this season to 50.0%. Isaiah Hartenstein has averaged 31.9 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.6 more than he's averaged overall this year. The showdown with Myles Turner measures in just the 90th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs notching a colossal 16.8 points per game this year when they are at home. The Indiana Pacers have played at the quickest pace in the NBA over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, which ought to increase possessions for the Knicks. The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jericho Sims has gone over 4.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Andrew Nembhard has gone over 8.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.