New York @ Indiana picks

Ben Sheppard has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the league (76th percentile). The Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Pacers. The Indiana Pacers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

The Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Pacers. The Indiana Pacers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). T.J. McConnell has converted a mere 50.0% of his free throw attempts this season, quite a bit lower than his 82.9 rate last season.

Karl-Anthony Towns has tallied 2.6 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 81st percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The Knicks have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Knicks have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA as the away team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Karl-Anthony Towns ought to suffer a drop-off in output in all facets of the game as a result of playing away from home in this game.