Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks Picks and Predictions - March 17th 2026
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Indiana Pacers (15-53) visit at Madison Square Garden to face New York Knicks (44-25) on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM ET. On the board, Knicks give 13.5, and the total sits at 223.5. The core question is simple: can the dog hang around long enough to matter?
Knicks have been the steadier team lately at 3-2 over the last five, compared with Pacers at 0-5. From here, the preview moves through the best side and total angles, then uses player, injury, and prop context to test whether that read holds, and if you are shopping prices across operators, our top sportsbooks for NBA odds guide can help you sort through the best options.
NBA odds and lines for Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks
For Indiana Pacers, the last-five snapshot is compact but telling: last-five ATS: 1-4-0 with another clue in average margin: -60. For a fast read before tip, lean on latest Indiana Pacers odds and keep it updated.
For the home side, the first check is last-five ATS: 1-4-0, then you can layer in a broader view using last-five over-under: 2-3-0. Because numbers often arrive late, keep latest New York Knicks odds open as a steady page for final pricing.
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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Trends and Momentum: Last 5 Record and Last 10 Scoring Profile
last-five results leans slightly to New York Knicks (3-2) over Indiana Pacers (0-5). over the last 10, the scoring/defense split is not totally listed, so those two rows act as a simple read.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 (Form) | ||
| Record (W-L) | 0-5 | 3-2 |
| Win % | 0 | 60 |
| ATS record | 1-4-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Over/Under record | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Average margin | -60 | 8 |
| Last 10 (Recent Performance) | ||
| Points per game | 109.6 | 115.4 |
| Points allowed | 125.4 | 104 |
| Margin | -158 | 114 |
| FG % | 44.8 | 48.8 |
| 3PT % | 32.3 | 36.2 |
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Start with the most recent game as a clean baseline: Knicks took 111-94 by 17. The series summary underneath adds the wider history around it.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 111-94 |
| Last meeting winner | Knicks |
| Last meeting margin | 17 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 3 | 0 | -4.2 | 225.8 | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Home | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4.2 | 225.8 | 0-3-0 | 2-1-0 |
Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Injury Report: Out, Questionable, and Impact
With health uncertainty on both reports, you can see a quicker hook for lineups that stall, and late-game matchups can flip on a single upgrade. I back the team with steady responsibilities, since the cleanest read usually comes from fewer moving parts. For a broader postseason snapshot, see NBA Finals odds guide.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Players Out | 2 | 1 |
| Players Questionable | 9 | 2 |
| Injured Minutes Per Game | 226.8 | 82.4 |
| Injured Points Per Game | 111.5 | 44.5 |
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team
The top usage workload in this matchup sits with Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), and the table below links that to production and efficiency. Their brief profile: Min 35, Usage% 30.7, 26.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 6.6 APG, TS% 58.1, eFG% 53.3, +/- 4.8, and TO/G 2.3.
Indiana Pacers’s top three are Pascal Siakam (29.8), Andrew Nembhard (24.1), and Bennedict Mathurin (23.2), and New York Knicks’s top three are Jalen Brunson (30.7), Karl-Anthony Towns (25.7), and Jordan Clarkson (21.9), and this readout shows how creation is distributed. A more tight top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a flat 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 | 29.8 | 24 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 56.3 | 53.1 | -3.7 | 2.2 |
| Indiana Pacers | Andrew Nembhard | 31 | 24.1 | 17 | 2.8 | 7.3 | 56 | 51.1 | -7.8 | 2.5 |
| 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 | 30.7 | 26.3 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 58.1 | 53.3 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| New York Knicks | Karl-Anthony Towns | 31 | 25.7 | 20 | 11.9 | 2.9 | 61.4 | 55 | 5.7 | 2.5 |
| New York Knicks | Jordan Clarkson | 18 | 21.9 | 9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 54.8 | 51.9 | 0.9 | 1 |
Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Advanced Betting Trends: ATS and Totals
Indiana Pacers is at 40% ATS and New York Knicks is at 50%. On totals, Over % sits at 50% for Indiana Pacers and 50% for New York Knicks. If the pace spikes, the higher Over % side is better suited to keep the scoreboard moving.
| Metric | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| ATS W-L-P | 29-39-0 | 35-32-2 |
| ATS Win % | 40% | 50% |
| Home ATS Wins | 18 | 21 |
| Away ATS Wins | 11 | 14 |
| ATS as Favorite | 3-6-0 | 28-26-2 |
| ATS as Underdog | 26-33-0 | 7-6-0 |
| Over Wins | 33 | 32 |
| Under Wins | 35 | 37 |
| Over % | 50% | 50% |
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- Game script (pace): If Indiana Pacers is able to push tempo, New York Knicks wants to slow the game and make every trip a decision. That early tempo tell often tracks what the total turns into.
- Efficiency edge (side): The baseline numbers leans toward New York Knicks if it keeps the possession math cleaner and avoids giveaways. A handful of extra looks can swing the side.
- Late filters (availability + market): Make the final pass on who is in and how the spot sets up, since role changes can change the late-game script quickly. Market movement is a prompt to double-check the matchup assumptions rather than forcing a narrative.
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