The New York Knicks (0-1) face the Indiana Pacers (1-0) as 4.5-point favorites on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN, MSG, and FDSIN. The over/under is 227.5 in the matchup.
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Knicks Stats & Insights
The Knicks were 19th in the league in points scored (112.8 per game) and second-best in points allowed (108.2) last year.
Pacers Stats & Insights
The Pacers were forced to lean on their offense, which ranked best in the NBA (123.3 points per game), last year, as they ranked fourth-worst in the league defensively with only 120.2 points allowed per contest.
Knicks Key Players to Watch
Jalen Brunson’s numbers last season were 28.7 points, 3.6 boards and 6.7 assists per game, shooting 47.9% from the field and 40.1% from downtown, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
Mikal Bridges’ numbers last season were 19.6 points, 3.6 assists and 4.5 boards per game.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ numbers last season were 21.8 points, 3 assists and 8.3 boards per game.
Pacers Key Players to Watch
Pascal Siakam scored 21.7 points and pulled down 7.1 rebounds per game last season.
Tyrese Haliburton averaged 10.9 assists per game to go with his 20.1 PPG scoring average.
Haliburton knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.8 per contest a season ago.
Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction
Over (227.5)
Pacers 124 – Knicks 109