New York Knicks

NBA Player Props

This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 4.6 three attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Pacers, branding this as a difficult matchup. The 5th-slowest tempo offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the New York Knicks. With respect to drawing fouls, the New York Knicks's poor 21.2 foul shots per game as the road team ranks 4th-worst in the NBA this year.

The Pacers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from facing the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 25 games (the New York Knicks). Offensive rebounds save possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 1stworst in in the league with just 8.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. New York may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad (7th-least in the NBA).

The Pacers have played at the 3rd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 5th-best in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. Indiana is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 4.0 free throws per game this year when the Pacers are on their home court (4th-most in the NBA).

This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have compiled 19.0 points per game (highest in the NBA) against the Pacers, making this a positive matchup for offensive productivity. The Pacers have played at the 3rd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 5th-best in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup against Indiana is a good one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 5.3 free throws per game this year when the Indiana Pacers are on their home court (most in the league).

The Pacers have played at the 3rd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 5th-best in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted an enormous 5.8 free throws per game this year (most in the league).

Karl-Anthony Towns has put up 23.8 points per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 4.4 higher than he's put up in all games this season on the road. The Pacers have played at the 3rd-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and spark extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 5th-best in in the league with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Pascal Siakam has gone over 19.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Nesmith has gone over 9.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.