Last year was the best NBA betting season for the Indiana Pacers in a decade. The Pacers made the Eastern Conference Finals three consecutive years (2012-2014) but could never reach the Finals. Last year was the first time since that run that the Pacers made the Eastern Conference Finals. Head coach Rick Carlisle has methodically built them into a contender in three seasons leading the Pacers. Now gamblers and fans ask if the Pacers are ready for the proverbial next step. Indiana was a solid value on the board last year.
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, October 25, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Indiana Pacers Team Overview
Last season, the Indiana Pacers were 47-35 straight up, 44-35-3 against the spread, and 42-40 over/under the sportsbook total. Indiana was 6th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Indiana was 17 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Overall, Indiana had NBA metrics of 1st for scoring offense, 1st for field goal percentage, 9th for 3-point field goal percentage, 13th for free throw percentage, and 28th for offensive rebounding. In turn, defensively, the Pacers had NBA metrics of 27th for scoring defense, 30th for field goal percentage permitted, 16th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 15th for defensive rebounding.
Accordingly, casuals are not familiar with the, leaving good prices that Wise Guys like to take advantage of. Indiana is not a legacy franchise, which means more hidden value is possible.
PF Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 21.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per contest. Previously, Siakam was a key contributor to the 2019 Toronto Raptors NBA championship team and is a 2-time NBA All-Star.
PF Tyrese Haliburton averages 20.1 points and 10.9 assists per game. In turr, Haliburton is a 2-time NBA All-Star.
Last year in the playoffs, Siakam led Indiana with 21.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. PG Tyrese Haliburton added 18.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. At the same time, C Myles Turner brings 17.0 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.
Head coach Rick Carlisle is one of the most accomplished leaders in NBA history. Carlisle was the 2002 NBA Coach of the Year and led the 2011 Dallas Mavericks to the 2011 NBA championship. Of course, he is best known for leading Dallas to a franchise renaissance with owner Mark Cuban.
New York Knicks Team Overview
Last year, the New York Knicks were 50-32 straight up, 43-36-3 against the spread, and 37-45 over/under the NBA betting total. New York was 2nd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. New York was 14 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
In sum, New York’s NBA metrics were 19th for scoring offense, 20th for field goal percentage, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage, 16th for free throw percentage, and 5th for offensive rebounding. On defense, the Knicks’ metrics were 2nd for scoring defense, 15th for field goal percentage permitted, 17th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 2nd for defensive rebounding.
Since James Dolan took control of day-to-day operations in 1999, the Knicks have been one of the worst franchises in the NBA. While the 2023-24 season was an improvement, the Knicks have much work to do to earn the trust of the public fully.
Pacers at Knicks SBG Free Pick
On this occasion, the Pacers will offer more value as the quality road team.
Pacers at Knicks SBG Best Bet: Indiana Pacers.