Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks Player Props - February 10th 2026

Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at February 10, 2026
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Tonight’s Pacers at Knicks player props start with one simple question: who is actually going to be in the middle of the action when it matters. Pacers and Knicks both come in with recent form worth noting, which matters when rotations tighten and roles stay consistent.

If you want a straightforward place to start, begin here. Two markets we keep coming back to are Points + Assists and Points + Rebounds + Assists. For Points + Assists, the players to watch are Jay Huff for Pacers and Josh Hart for Knicks. In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Ben Sheppard on the Pacers side and Jordan Clarkson for Knicks.

The approach in this article is straightforward: highlight the player stats that drive each market, then combine them with the props to find the sweet spot. For the full game breakdown, read the full Pacers vs Knicks matchup preview.



Pace and efficiency for IND at NYK player props

For props, it helps to start with pace and efficiency because those inputs shape opportunity. The notes below sort each stat into five outcomes so you can scan the edge quickly. For the latest lines and totals, visit the NBA odds page.

Metric Away Team
Pacers
Home Team
Knicks
Notes
Pace (Poss/Game) 103.4 99.4 Pacers strong advantage: in this profile, they play at a clearly faster tempo, which tends to mean possession volume to climb and lift counting stats.
PPG (Season) 112.4 116.5 Knicks slight advantage: in this game, their scoring baseline runs a bit higher, which should leave expect points outcomes to have a little more cushion.
Offensive Rating 108.5 116.8 Knicks strong advantage: on this slate, they are the clearly more efficient offense, so look for possessions to produce higher-quality looks more consistently.
Defensive Rating 115.7 110.2 Knicks strong advantage: in this spot, they grade as the tougher defense, which suggests project scoring efficiency to be harder to come by.

After you check pace and efficiency, workload is the next filter because fatigue can show up late. The notes below label each workload metric into five outcomes and call out the team with the edge.

Workload metric Away Team
Pacers
Home Team
Knicks
Notes
Games in last 7 days 0 0 Even: overall, game volume is the same in the last seven days, so project energy and rotations to sit in a similar spot.
Time zone changes (last 7) 0 0 Even: in the season data, time-zone change totals are similar over the last week, which tends to mean routines to be steady for both teams.
Miles travelled (last 7) 0 0 Even: on this slate, travel mileage is close over the last seven days, which suggests expect travel wear to be similar on both sides.
Days since last game 2 2 Even: at a glance, rest days since the last game match, putting you on track for recovery to be similar entering tip-off.
Back-to-back No No Even: in the season data, neither team is on a back-to-back, which usually leads to rest to be close to normal for both teams.
Rest advantage vs opponent 0 0 Even: at a glance, there is no clear rest-advantage separation, which tends to mean rest edge to be minimal.
Previous opponent strength 59.3 64.2 Pacers strong advantage: on the season, their previous opponent graded noticeably lighter, so carryover wear to be meaningfully lower.
Travel miles since last game 340 188 Knicks slight advantage: in this profile, they travelled less between the last game and this one, which usually leads to travel fatigue to be a bit lower.
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NBA injury report for IND at NYK: out, questionable, and impact

Below is the latest status board for Pacers and Knicks. If the report removes a chunk of minutes, projections tend to hinge on who can stay on the floor and who becomes the first option to absorb shots and assists. For a broader futures snapshot, see Finals odds.

Side Out In doubt Injured impact (MPG • PPG)
Pacers 3
1 out
0
1 questionable
42.0 MPG • 16.7 PPG
Knicks 0
1 out
1
1 questionable
33.2 MPG • 16.7 PPG


Pacers at Knicks Player Assists Props Picks

The First check for Player Assists Props is whether the teams create a usable setup shape environment. Indiana Pacers is 67.8% in assist rate with 27.7 assists per game and 13.8 turnovers per game. New York Knicks is 64.3%, 27.4, 12.8.

A orderly assist environment is the core of Player Assists Props: assist rate keeps the ball moving, assists per game shows the volume, and turnovers per game shows how often plays die early. The balance is not identical, and Indiana Pacers comes off stronger.

NBA Player AST/G Minutes Usage % Assist %
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 7.7 31 23.7% 37%
Jay Huff (IND) 1.5 21 18.2% 10.4%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 1.8 21 13.8% 11.3%
Pascal Siakam (IND) 3.8 33 30.3% 19.9%
Jarace Walker (IND) 2.5 26 20.8% 14.3%
Aaron Nesmith (IND) 1.9 30 20% 9.4%
T.J. McConnell (IND) 5.1 17 23.4% 50%
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) 1.3 18 21.3% 10.7%
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) 0.8 9 17.3% 11.2%
Landry Shamet (NYK) 1.4 23 15.8% 8.2%
Mikal Bridges (NYK) 3.7 33 17.5% 15.9%
Jalen Brunson (NYK) 6.8 35 30.6% 31.3%
Jose Alvarado (NYK) 3.8 17 19% 30.3%
OG Anunoby (NYK) 2.2 33 19.9% 9.2%
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) 3 31 26.1% 14.7%
Josh Hart (NYK) 4.8 30 16.8% 21.6%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Assist Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o7.5
u7.5
fanduel
fanduel
+106
-140
Jay Huff (IND) o1.5
u1.5
sports-interaction
sports-interaction
+150
-200
Ben Sheppard (IND) o3.5
u3.5
fanatics
fanatics
+425
-1000
Pascal Siakam (IND) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
-125
-106
Jarace Walker (IND) o0.5
u0.5
fanatics
fanatics
-1111
+475
Aaron Nesmith (IND) o1.5
u1.5
caesars
caesars
-157
+117
T.J. McConnell (IND) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
+134
-180
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) o0.5
u0.5
caesars
caesars
-205
+150
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) o1.5
u1.5
caesars
caesars
+138
-190
Landry Shamet (NYK) o2.5
u2.5
caesars
caesars
+128
-180
Mikal Bridges (NYK) o3.5
u3.5
fanduel
fanduel
-106
-125
Jalen Brunson (NYK) o5.5
u5.5
fanduel
fanduel
-230
+168
Jose Alvarado (NYK) o4.5
u4.5
fanduel
fanduel
-162
+122
OG Anunoby (NYK) o2.5
u2.5
sports-interaction
sports-interaction
-110
-120
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) o3.5
u3.5
caesars
caesars
+108
-143
Josh Hart (NYK) o10.5
u10.5
fanduel
fanduel
+188
-260


Pacers vs Knicks NBA Player 3PM Props

Recent 3P% gives the best snapshot of current rhythm, and New York Knicks is at 39.2 while Indiana Pacers is at 36.3. The season 3-point percentage baseline is 0.2 for New York Knicks and 0.2 for Indiana Pacers.

NBA Player Minutes Usage% 3P% 3PM line Proxy 3PM
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 31 23.7 36.1 3.5 2.65
Jay Huff (IND) 21 18.2 31.9 1.5 1.22
Ben Sheppard (IND) 21 13.8 36.2 2.5 1.05
Pascal Siakam (IND) 33 30.3 35.8 3.5 3.58
Jarace Walker (IND) 26 20.8 37.4 0.5 2.02
Aaron Nesmith (IND) 30 20 37.9 1.5 2.27
T.J. McConnell (IND) 17 23.4 32 0.5 1.27
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) 18 21.3 32.7 0.5 1.25
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) 9 17.3 36.9 0.5 0.57
Landry Shamet (NYK) 23 15.8 39.2 3.5 1.42
Mikal Bridges (NYK) 33 17.5 37.1 2.5 2.14
Jalen Brunson (NYK) 35 30.6 36.9 3.5 3.95
Jose Alvarado (NYK) 17 19 33 0.5 1.07
OG Anunoby (NYK) 33 19.9 38.6 1.5 2.53
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) 31 26.1 36.8 1.5 2.98
Josh Hart (NYK) 30 16.8 41.3 2.5 2.08
NBA Player Prop Bet / 3PM Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+116
-154
Jay Huff (IND) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+100
-132
Ben Sheppard (IND) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-122
-108
Pascal Siakam (IND) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+140
-188
Jarace Walker (IND) o0.5
u0.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-714
+350
Aaron Nesmith (IND) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-114
-114
T.J. McConnell (IND) o0.5
u0.5
Caesars
Caesars
+235
-345
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) o0.5
u0.5
Caesars
Caesars
-140
+105
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) o0.5
u0.5
Sports-interaction
Sports-interaction
-225
+165
Landry Shamet (NYK) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+116
-154
Mikal Bridges (NYK) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+168
-230
Jalen Brunson (NYK) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+140
-188
Jose Alvarado (NYK) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-140
+106
OG Anunoby (NYK) o1.5
u1.5
Betrivers
Betrivers
-155
+116
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+270
-400
Josh Hart (NYK) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+280
-420


Pacers at Knicks NBA Player Points Prop Picks

The last 10 matters for points props, and it starts here: Indiana Pacers is 3-7 with a 30% win rate, scoring 112.2 and allowing 118.8. New York Knicks counters with 9-1 (90%), adding 115 and giving up 98.6. That pull is where a points line can get soft .

Think of the last 10 as the temperature for scoring. New York Knicks is trending like the steadier scoring side on that signal, and it is directly useful for points props.

NBA Player PTS/G Minutes Usage % TS %
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 31 23.7% 56.4%
Micah Potter (IND) 9.7 19 18.1% 67.9%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 21 18.2% 59.8%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 21 13.8% 56.1%
Pascal Siakam (IND) 24 33 30.3% 56.2%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 26 20.8% 54.3%
Aaron Nesmith (IND) 13.8 30 20% 55.4%
T.J. McConnell (IND) 9.4 17 23.4% 56.7%
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) 8.6 18 21.3% 54.8%
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) 3.6 9 17.3% 55%
Landry Shamet (NYK) 9.3 23 15.8% 59.8%
Mikal Bridges (NYK) 14.4 33 17.5% 58.7%
Jalen Brunson (NYK) 26 35 30.6% 58%
Jose Alvarado (NYK) 6.6 17 19% 52%
OG Anunoby (NYK) 16.7 33 19.9% 62%
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) 20.1 31 26.1% 61.9%
Josh Hart (NYK) 12 30 16.8% 61.2%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points Line Best Bookmaker Odds
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-138
+104
Micah Potter (IND) o8.5
u8.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-116
-116
Jay Huff (IND) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-148
+112
Ben Sheppard (IND) o13.5
u13.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+108
-144
Pascal Siakam (IND) o27.5
u27.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-118
-112
Jarace Walker (IND) o14.5
u14.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+135
-213
Aaron Nesmith (IND) o10.5
u10.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
T.J. McConnell (IND) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-110
-120
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-104
-128
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-118
-112
Landry Shamet (NYK) o16.5
u16.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-140
+106
Mikal Bridges (NYK) o17.5
u17.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-130
-102
Jalen Brunson (NYK) o35.5
u35.5
Caesars
Caesars
-121
-110
Jose Alvarado (NYK) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
OG Anunoby (NYK) o15.5
u15.5
Betrivers
Betrivers
-114
-117
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) o24.5
u24.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
Josh Hart (NYK) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+102
-136


Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Points + Assists Prop Picks

Over the recent five, Indiana Pacers land 1-4, with New York Knicks sit 4-1.

When one side is winning more, points plus assists props can follow, and this straight signal leans New York Knicks off the recent five results.

NBA Player PTS/G AST/G PTS+AST Minutes Usage %
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 7.7 24.6 31 23.7%
Micah Potter (IND) 9.7 1.5 11.2 19 18.1%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 1.5 11 21 18.2%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 1.8 8.9 21 13.8%
Pascal Siakam (IND) 24 3.8 27.8 33 30.3%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 2.5 14.1 26 20.8%
Aaron Nesmith (IND) 13.8 1.9 15.7 30 20%
T.J. McConnell (IND) 9.4 5.1 14.5 17 23.4%
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) 8.6 1.3 9.9 18 21.3%
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) 3.6 0.8 4.4 9 17.3%
Landry Shamet (NYK) 9.3 1.4 10.7 23 15.8%
Mikal Bridges (NYK) 14.4 3.7 18.1 33 17.5%
Jalen Brunson (NYK) 26 6.8 32.8 35 30.6%
Jose Alvarado (NYK) 6.6 3.8 10.4 17 19%
OG Anunoby (NYK) 16.7 2.2 18.9 33 19.9%
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) 20.1 3 23.1 31 26.1%
Josh Hart (NYK) 12 4.8 16.8 30 16.8%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points + Assists Line Bookmaker Odds
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o23.5
u23.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-120
-110
Micah Potter (IND) o9.5
u9.5
DraftKings
DraftKings
-126
-104
Jay Huff (IND) o10.5
u10.5
sports-interaction
sports-interaction
-105
-125
Ben Sheppard (IND) o8.5
u8.5
Caesars
Caesars
-113
-118
Pascal Siakam (IND) o25.5
u25.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-128
-104
Jarace Walker (IND) o14.5
u14.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-125
-105
Aaron Nesmith (IND) o15.5
u15.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-110
-120
T.J. McConnell (IND) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-108
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) o9.5
u9.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+210
-357
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) o4.5
u4.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-400
+230
Landry Shamet (NYK) o12.5
u12.5
Caesars
Caesars
-112
-120
Mikal Bridges (NYK) o19.5
u19.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+100
-132
Jalen Brunson (NYK) o34.5
u34.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-108
-122
Jose Alvarado (NYK) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
OG Anunoby (NYK) o18.5
u18.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-110
-120
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) o23.5
u23.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-125
-106
Josh Hart (NYK) o17.5
u17.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114


Knicks vs Pacers NBA Rebounds Player Props

This looks like a more controlled glass spot, with Indiana Pacers offensive rebounds (0.2) and New York Knicks defensive rebounds (0.8) not creating a clear mismatch, so the lean usually follow rebounds per game toward New York Knicks.

To keep rebounds props grounded, the logic starts with rebounds per game versus the rebounds line and then checks minutes per game plus rebound percentage, which tends to highlight the clearest value.

NBA Player REB/G Minutes Usage % REB%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 2.8 31 23.7% 4.9%
Micah Potter (IND) 5 19 18.1% 14%
Jay Huff (IND) 4 21 18.2% 10.3%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 3 21 13.8% 7.6%
Pascal Siakam (IND) 6.6 33 30.3% 10.9%
Jarace Walker (IND) 5.1 26 20.8% 10.9%
Aaron Nesmith (IND) 4.2 30 20% 7.6%
T.J. McConnell (IND) 2.2 17 23.4% 7%
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) 1.8 18 21.3% 5.6%
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) 1.4 9 17.3% 8.3%
Landry Shamet (NYK) 1.8 23 15.8% 4.4%
Mikal Bridges (NYK) 3.8 33 17.5% 6.5%
Jalen Brunson (NYK) 3.3 35 30.6% 5.3%
Jose Alvarado (NYK) 2 17 19% 6.7%
OG Anunoby (NYK) 5.2 33 19.9% 8.8%
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) 11.9 31 26.1% 21.4%
Josh Hart (NYK) 7.4 30 16.8% 13.6%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Rebound Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-136
+102
Micah Potter (IND) o4.5
u4.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-278
+170
Jay Huff (IND) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+102
-136
Ben Sheppard (IND) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+110
-146
Pascal Siakam (IND) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+174
-240
Jarace Walker (IND) o6.5
u6.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+150
-244
Aaron Nesmith (IND) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+116
-154
T.J. McConnell (IND) o1.5
u1.5
sports-interaction
sports-interaction
-200
+145
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) o1.5
u1.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
-140
+105
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-188
+140
Landry Shamet (NYK) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-166
+124
Mikal Bridges (NYK) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-240
+174
Jalen Brunson (NYK) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Jose Alvarado (NYK) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
OG Anunoby (NYK) o5.5
u5.5
betrivers
betrivers
-103
-130
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) o14.5
u14.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Josh Hart (NYK) o11.5
u11.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-148
+112


Pacers at Knicks Points + Rebounds + Assists Props Picks

The first thing to clock here is how each team plays on the scoreboard and on the glass, because both sides feed PRA. When an offense is efficient, assists show up more often; when a defense forces tougher shots, rebounds stack quickly. That is why offensive rating and defensive rating are the top lane into this market. The New York Knicks field-goal percentage and the Indiana Pacers field-goal percentage are worth a fast test because made shots can drive assists while missed shots can push rebounds.

Season results help frame reliability, so the New York Knicks win percentage and the Indiana Pacers win percentage act like a quick stability read. From there, the model takes a straight look : compare each NBA Player PRA per game to the prop line and rank by edge plus payout, selecting one best pick per side.

NBA Player PTS/G REB/G AST/G PRA/G Minutes Usage %
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 2.8 7.7 27.4 31 23.7%
Micah Potter (IND) 9.7 5 1.5 16.2 19 18.1%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 4 1.5 15 21 18.2%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 3 1.8 11.9 21 13.8%
Pascal Siakam (IND) 24 6.6 3.8 34.4 33 30.3%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 5.1 2.5 19.2 26 20.8%
Aaron Nesmith (IND) 13.8 4.2 1.9 19.9 30 20%
T.J. McConnell (IND) 9.4 2.2 5.1 16.7 17 23.4%
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) 8.6 1.8 1.3 11.7 18 21.3%
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) 3.6 1.4 0.8 5.8 9 17.3%
Landry Shamet (NYK) 9.3 1.8 1.4 12.5 23 15.8%
Mikal Bridges (NYK) 14.4 3.8 3.7 21.9 33 17.5%
Jalen Brunson (NYK) 26 3.3 6.8 36.1 35 30.6%
Jose Alvarado (NYK) 6.6 2 3.8 12.4 17 19%
OG Anunoby (NYK) 16.7 5.2 2.2 24.1 33 19.9%
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) 20.1 11.9 3 35 31 26.1%
Josh Hart (NYK) 12 7.4 4.8 24.2 30 16.8%
NBA Player Prop Bet (Points + Rebounds + Assists Line) Bookmaker Odds
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o26.5
u26.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-118
-108
Micah Potter (IND) o16.5
u16.5
Caesars
Caesars
-114
-118
Jay Huff (IND) o14.5
u14.5
Caesars
Caesars
-108
-125
Ben Sheppard (IND) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-125
-102
Pascal Siakam (IND) o32.5
u32.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-113
-113
Jarace Walker (IND) o21.5
u21.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+105
-141
Aaron Nesmith (IND) o19.5
u19.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-104
T.J. McConnell (IND) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-125
Jordan Clarkson (NYK) o9.5
u9.5
sports-interaction
sports-interaction
+115
-155
Mohamed Diawara (NYK) o11.5
u11.5
sportingbet
sportingbet
-115
-115
Landry Shamet (NYK) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-104
Mikal Bridges (NYK) o23.5
u23.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-120
Jalen Brunson (NYK) o37.5
u37.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-113
-113
Jose Alvarado (NYK) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-111
-115
OG Anunoby (NYK) o24.5
u24.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-110
-120
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) o36.5
u36.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-113
-113
Josh Hart (NYK) o26.5
u26.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-108
-118


Pacers arrive this matchup with Knicks and the prop read starts with the game script. Think a faster tempo, plus which stars are most likely to carry the action. Pacers has played at roughly a 30% win clip over its last ten, and Knicks is around 90%.

For Points + Assists, the two players to track are Jay Huff for Pacers and Josh Hart for Knicks. I care most about stable responsibilities, not a random hot stretch.

In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Ben Sheppard on the Pacers side and Jordan Clarkson for Knicks. From there, it is a simple read: follow the roles that survive different game scripts. For the full game breakdown, read the full matchup preview.