Pacers vs Knicks Prediction 14 November 2026
🏀 The Indiana Pacers will play the New York Knicks in an NBA regular-season game. The hosts are not in the best form. They have problems with their roster and the quality of their play overall. The reigning champions have gradually found their rhythm. After a recent defeat, they will be motivated to win again. The gap in quality is noticeable and could have a major impact on the outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams last met in March, when the New York Knicks won 136-110 at home. The Knicks also have the better record over the last five head-to-head games (4-1).
Head-to-head statistics Pacers - Knicks
Indiana Pacers: far from peak condition
Indiana recently beat Washington 114:101, but the hosts have problems in several areas, starting with their offence. At their best, the Pacers have accustomed fans to a freewheeling attacking style and high-scoring games. Now they are scoring just 111.6 points per game and shooting 33.2% from three-point range. Against one of the best defences in the competition, the Pacers will probably struggle to make much headway, especially as the hosts will be without their biggest star, Haliburton.
There are plenty of questions about the hosts’ defence, too. They aim to play at a high pace but concede 114 points per game, slightly worse than the league average. Their rebounding figure looks more concerning: just 41.1 per game. The hosts will probably lose the rebounding battle. Their offence looks disjointed, and it will be difficult to win through scoring against the Knicks’ organised defence. Slowing the game down is also unlikely to work, given the potential matchups with Brunson, among others.
Match Results: Indiana Pacers
New York Knicks: the champions are finding their form
New York have found some form. The champions did not have the easiest start to the season, but they managed to put together a run of four straight wins. They still have problems against top opponents at times. For example, they lost to Cleveland the other day (107-115), allowing their opponents to make almost 40% of their three-point shots. But a repeat of that is unlikely in the upcoming game. The Knicks are among the best at defending the perimeter, allowing opponents to make just 34% of their three-point shots. Brown’s side defend systematically, which should stifle Indiana’s attacking efforts.
Offensively, New York look modest, at least statistically. They average 110.3 points per game, but that is down to their slow pace. With the pace against Indiana set to be slightly above average in any case, the visitors should get considerably more shot attempts. Brunson, Towns and Anunoby could well help them score far more than their average. The team also place a strong emphasis on three-point shots, averaging 40.6 attempts per game. Combined with their offensive rebounds (14.2, second in the league), their prospects look excellent.
Match Results: New York Knicks
Latest news
Indiana Pacers
⛔️ The home team will be without Haliburton and Sheppard. Nesmith is doubtful.
📋 Projected starting five: Nembhard, Smith, Oubre, Siakam, Zubac.
New York Knicks
✅ New York go into the game with no players missing.
📋 Projected starting five: Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Anunoby, Towns.
Prediction on the Outcome
Indiana Pacers have lost nine of their last 10 NBA home games, winning only one of their last 10 at home. New York Knicks have won six of their last 10 games, although their away results are less impressive: two wins. We pick New York Knicks to win the game at odds of 1.37*.
Top scorers
In the recent game against Cleveland, Brunson delivered a fairly typical performance by his standards, scoring 27 points and making more than half his shots. However, the guard is capable of much bigger performances against less formidable teams. Against Chicago, for example, he scored 33 and 38 points. He is the Knicks’ first option on offence, so he should get plenty of shots regardless. We’ll back Brunson’s Player Points Over 25.5 at 1.85*.
Reliable bet
New York Knicks have covered the (+5.5) handicap in seven consecutive NBA games. Indiana Pacers have lost nine of their last 10 home games. We pick New York Knicks (+5.5) handicap for the game at odds of 1.18*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers make New York the favourites. The reigning champions are unlikely to face any significant problems. They have the edge technically, physically and tactically. Brown’s team are also much stronger mentally. Indiana will try to play their own fast-paced basketball, but the visitors can adapt to it. What’s more, they can step up defensively when needed. That is why our editors suggest backing New York with a -5.5 handicap.
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