Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks Picks and Predictions - February 10th 2026

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For Indiana Pacers (13-40) vs New York Knicks (34-19), the opening look is how the last five have gone and whether either side has had more time to reset between games. Those markers can surface in turnover margin and late spacing as the game tightens.
This is a numbers-first matchup preview built for quick scanning and a deeper pass when you need it. The context stays tight while you judge how the game should play.
Betting lines for Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks
Indiana Pacers has a context-first setup here, and the last five read as last-five ATS: 2-3-0 with extra texture from average margin: -32. Use Indiana Pacers game lines for a reliable reference while the market finalizes closer to tip.
The home read leans not as much on one-game variance, and New York Knicks brings last-five ATS: 4-1-0 with a handy companion stat: last-five over-under: 2-3-0. If you are validating a late move, New York Knicks game lines offers a direct view that stays current.
Top Usage% Leaders for Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks: Who Drives Possessions
The leading usage role here is held by Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), and the table below ties that to the box-score and shooting splits. Their quick summary: Min 35, Usage% 31.3, 27.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 6.1 APG, TS% 58.7, eFG% 54, +/- 5.1, and TO/G 2.2.
Indiana Pacers lists Pascal Siakam (29.3), Andrew Nembhard (23.9), and Bennedict Mathurin (23.2), and New York Knicks lists Jalen Brunson (31.3), Karl-Anthony Towns (26), and Jose Alvarado (22.2), and this readout shows the touch hierarchy. A more narrow top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a even top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | Pascal Siakam | 34 | 29.3 | 23.6 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 56.2 | 53.1 | -3.1 | 2.2 |
| Indiana Pacers | Andrew Nembhard | 32 | 23.9 | 17.3 | 2.9 | 7.4 | 55.5 | 50.6 | -6.9 | 2.4 |
| Indiana Pacers | Bennedict Mathurin | 32 | 23.2 | 17.8 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 58.9 | 51.4 | -7.6 | 2.3 |
| New York Knicks | Jalen Brunson | 35 | 31.3 | 27.1 | 3.3 | 6.1 | 58.7 | 54 | 5.1 | 2.2 |
| New York Knicks | Karl-Anthony Towns | 31 | 26 | 19.7 | 11.9 | 2.9 | 59.3 | 52 | 5.4 | 2.5 |
| New York Knicks | Jose Alvarado | 25 | 22.2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 50 | 13 | 1 |
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The days-since numbers are flat (2 vs 2), so the spot leans on travel and weekly workload shape. With a stronger prior opponent by this input (64.2 vs 59.3), New York Knicks may have had a higher bar just to keep pace.
New York Knicks is on the busier end of last-7 scheduling (3 vs 2), and that volume tends to show endgame if the trip has been long. The since-last-game travel number is higher for Indiana Pacers (340.4 vs 188.2), and that drag often appears first in the opening stretch. Last-7 travel miles tilt to Indiana Pacers (1124.88 vs 857.46), and that cumulative mileage is more relevant when the rest window is thinner.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Days since last game | 2 | 2 |
| Rest advantage vs opponent | 0 | 0 |
| Travel miles since last game | 340.4 | 188.2 |
| Games in last 7 days | 2 | 3 |
| Time zone changes | 1 | 0 |
| Miles travelled last 7 days | 1124.88 | 857.46 |
| Schedule strength | 38.7 | 56 |
| Remaining schedule strength | 49.6 | 50.3 |
| Previous opponent strength (win %) | 59.3 | 64.2 |
| Next opponent strength (win %) | 64.2 | 24.5 |
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Quick Trends: Last 5 Form, Last 10 Scoring, and Recent Performance
last-five form leans slightly to New York Knicks (4-1) over Indiana Pacers (1-4). over the last 10, the scoring/allowing profile is not cleanly available in this block, so read it as a basic check.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 (Form) | ||
| Record (W-L) | 1-4 | 4-1 |
| Win % | 20 | 80 |
| ATS record | 2-3-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Over/Under record | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Average margin | -32 | 34 |
| Last 10 (Recent Performance) | ||
| Points per game | 112.2 | 115 |
| Points allowed | 118.8 | 98.6 |
| Margin | -66 | 164 |
| FG % | 47 | 48.1 |
| 3PT % | 36.3 | 39.2 |
Season Profile Comparison: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks
Instead of one big grid, the profile is grouped into four categories with a quick read for each. The important part is whether the two key stats agree—or whether the matchup is a trade between different ways to win.
Record & Scoring
Record and margin both favor New York Knicks (77.8 win% and 5.5 margin), which tends to show up as steadier quarters over time. The cleanest counter for Indiana Pacers is forcing volatility—more possessions, more threes, and fewer “quiet” stretches where New York Knicks can build separation.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 13-40 | 34-19 |
| Win Percentage | 12 | 77.8 |
| Points For | 110.6 | 117.3 |
| Points Against | 118.5 | 111.8 |
| Points Margin | -7.9 | 5.5 |
Efficiency
With shooting efficiency (112.5) and field goal efficiency (55.3) both leaning to New York Knicks, the shot-making baseline sits on their side. The swing for Indiana Pacers is forcing tougher attempts and turning good possessions into misses.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 109.9 | 112.5 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 51.8 | 55.3 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
New York Knicks owns the better net rating (6) and the cleaner turnover profile (12.9), which is a strong “structure” advantage. If Indiana Pacers can’t create extra possessions through pressure, the rating edge is more likely to hold.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 103.2 | 100.3 |
| Net Rating | -7.3 | 6 |
| Offensive Rating | 106.9 | 116.8 |
| Defensive Rating | 114.2 | 110.8 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 12.9 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
New York Knicks leads on offensive boards (0.3) and steals (7.9), which is usually the cleanest read for “who wins the chaos.” If shooting is average on both sides, extra tries can be the whole difference.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.7 | 46.2 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Assists Per Game | 25.9 | 26.8 |
| Assist Rate | 65 | 63 |
| Steals Per Game | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Blocks Per Game | 4.8 | 4.1 |
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Pacers at Knicks Series History and Last Meeting
If you want a simple reference, start with the last meeting: Knicks took 106-100, a 6 margin. The series summary below spells out the wider history behind it.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 106-100 |
| Last meeting winner | Knicks |
| Last meeting margin | 6 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1 | 0 | -7.2 | 224.4 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Home | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.2 | 224.4 | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 |
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- Game script (pace): Indiana Pacers is set up to press tempo, but New York Knicks benefits if it can steady possessions and keep the game in the half-court. The initial pace hint tends to follows the total.
- Efficiency edge (side): On the season profile, it tilts to New York Knicks when the possession battle stays tidier and the glass does not leak. Those added possessions can turn the number.
- Late filters (availability + market): The last piece is who actually plays and how the spot looks, since those factors can shift the closing lineup choices. If the market has moved, let it be a cue to validate assumptions instead of pushing a stance.