Pacers vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 18

Pacers vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
• Coverage: FDSIN, MSG, and WALV

The New York Knicks (18-7) are favored (-4) to extend a six-game winning streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers (6-20) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The matchup airs on FDSIN, MSG, and WALV. The over/under in the matchup is set at 225.5.

Pacers vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Pacers vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (57.5%)

Pacers vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 16 times over 25 games with a set spread.
• The Pacers have 13 wins against the spread in 26 games this year.
• This season, 13 of the Knicks' games have gone over the point total out of 26 chances.
• Pacers games this year have eclipsed the over/under nine times in 26 opportunities (34.6%).
• New York has a better record against the spread at home (13-1-0) than it does in away games (3-7-1).
• In home games, the Knicks go over the total 57.1% of the time (eight of 14 games). They've hit the over in 45.5% of away games (five of 11 contests).
• Indiana has performed better against the spread at home (8-6-0) than away (5-7-0) this year.
• Pacers games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (seven of 14), and 16.7% of the time on the road (two of 12).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 22.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest, shooting 47.4% from the floor and 36% from downtown, with an average of 1.9 made treys.
• Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.8 points, 3.1 boards and 6.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 16.4 points, 4.2 assists and 4.6 boards.
• Josh Hart is averaging 12.4 points, 7.7 boards and 5 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 16.2 points, 2 assists and 5.4 boards.

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam's numbers on the season are 23.8 points, 6.8 boards and 4 assists per contest. He is also sinking 47.6% of his shots from the floor and 35.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.7 triples.
• The Pacers are receiving 17.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game from Andrew Nembhard.
• The Pacers are getting 8.1 points, 3.7 boards and 1.3 assists per game from Jay Huff.
• The Pacers are receiving 9.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Jarace Walker.
• The Pacers get 7.8 points per game from Isaiah Jackson, plus 6 boards and 0.8 assists.

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