Indiana @ New York props

In contrast to last year's 41.0% mark, Aaron Nesmith's shooting proficiency has surged this year to 48.6%. In comparison to last year's 32.8% rate, Aaron Nesmith's 3-point ability has surged this year to 42.3%. Aaron Nesmith has been on the court for 34.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.6 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Pacers check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, O.G. Anunoby slots into the 85th percentile for threes sunk, registering 2.0 per game this year. Among all players in the league, O.G. Anunoby comes in at the 95th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 34.9 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 5.8 free throws per game (most in the league) against the Pacers, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line. O.G. Anunoby is expected to see a rise in performance in all facets of the game in light of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

Mitchell Robinson has successfully made 64.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games at home, 13.8% more than he's converted in all games this year when playing at home. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Mitchell Robinson will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally raises player performance for all stats.

Andrew Nembhard has successfully made 63.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 12.3% more than he's put through the net overall this year. Andrew Nembhard has sunk 1.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's converted from three overall this season. Andrew Nembhard has averaged 35.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.1 more than he's averaged over the course of the season. This year when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SGs have logged 21.5 points per game (most in the league) vs. the Knicks, resulting in a favorable matchup for offensive efficiency. The Pacers check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tyrese Haliburton has notched 19.8 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this metric: 91st percentile. Tyrese Haliburton has attempted 10.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Among all players in the NBA, Tyrese Haliburton measures in the 87th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 32.6 minutes per game this year. The Pacers check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Tyrese Haliburton has attempted 3.1 free throws per game this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile among all players in the league.

Pascal Siakam has sunk 10.2 baskets per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.8 more than he's sunk in all games this season away from home. Pascal Siakam has sunk 43.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 9.3% higher than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year. Among all players in the NBA, Pascal Siakam registers in the 91st percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 33.6 minutes per game this year. The Pacers check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Indiana Pacers have played at the 8th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Pacers are expected to suffer a drop-off in plays in this game from squaring off against the most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the New York Knicks). In terms of getting to the charity stripe, the Indiana Pacers's unimpressive 17.9 free throw attempts per game measures as the 5th-worst in the NBA over the last 20 games. T.J. McConnell is expected to suffer a reduction in productivity in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Josh Hart has accumulated 3.3 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 more than he's accumulated over the course of the season. The Knicks rank as the 3rd-least efficient shooting team in the NBA while at home this year. The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (2.9). The slowest pace team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. The Pacers have played at the 8th-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the New York Knicks.

Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 11.9 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games playing at home, 2.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Donte DiVincenzo has averaged 37.9 minutes per game over the last 15 games on his home court, 7.7 higher than he's averaged over the course of the year at home. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have posted 19.0 points per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Indiana Pacers, branding this as a favorable matchup for offensive production. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Donte DiVincenzo has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games at home, 25.2% more than he's converted in all games this season while on his home court.

Relative to last season's 18.0 mark, Jalen Brunson's field goal attempts have surged this season to 22.0 per game. Jalen Brunson has attempted 8.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Jalen Brunson has been on the court for 44.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.4 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the season. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. Jalen Brunson has attempted 11.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's attempted in all games this season.

Myles Turner has tallied 16.3 points per game without the home court advantage this year, placing him in the 85th percentile -- one of the best in the NBA by this standard. Myles Turner has converted 3.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's sunk in all games this year. Myles Turner has played 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.2 more than he's played over the course of the year. The showdown with Isaiah Hartenstein comes in at only the 100th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs converting an enormous 0.9 threes per game this year. The Pacers check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Hartenstein has converted 71.8% of his field goals over the last 10 games at home, 7.5% higher than he's sunk overall this season while on his home court. The number of three-pointers converted against Myles Turner has been remarkably high (0.7 per game) when he is playing on the road and facing other starting Cs this year (88th percentile). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank best in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. The showdown with Myles Turner as it relates to getting to the charity stripe measures in just the 88th percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs attempting an enormous 4.2 free throws per game this year when they are playing at home. Isaiah Hartenstein will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually raises player production in all facets of the game.

Obi Toppin has gone over 9.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Ben Sheppard has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Miles McBride has gone over 3.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.