The New York Knicks will look to build on the momentum from their NBA Cup win as they visit the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
The Knicks have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams over the past few weeks, and my Knicks vs. Pacers predictions like them to cover again tonight.
Let’s take a closer look at this Eastern Conference showdown in my free NBA picks for Thursday, December 18.
Knicks vs Pacers prediction
Knicks vs Pacers best bet: Knicks -4.5 (-110)
The New York Knicks aren’t just your NBA Cup champions, they’re also on fire in the regular season.
They’ve won 10 of their last 11 (including the win over the San Antonio Spurs, which doesn’t count in the standings), a run that has seen New York move solidly into the No. 2 seed in the East.
Right now, it’s unlikely that the Knicks and Indiana Pacers will be heading towards a repeat of their exciting playoff series from last season. Indiana is near the bottom of the conference with a 6-20 record, and its -8.1 point differential is fourth-worst in the NBA.
Without Tyrese Haliburton, who is sitting out the season as he rehabs his torn Achilles, this just isn’t the same team that nearly won an NBA title last year.
While it looked as though the Knicks might rest some players coming off of the NBA Cup, all indications are that the stars will be in the lineup for New York.
But even if the Knicks do rely more on their depth, it shouldn’t matter. These two teams are worlds apart right now, and New York deserves to be a significant favorite on the road.
Knicks vs Pacers same-game parlay
The Knicks play at one of the slower paces in the NBA, and the Pacers have hit the Under in four straight games.
I’m also taking Jalen Brunson to hit his scoring Over, as he’s scored 30+ points in four of his last five games.
Knicks vs Pacers SGP
- Knicks -4.5
- Under 225.5
- Jalen Brunson Over 29.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: OG for three!
OG Anunoby has found his three-point stroke lately, hitting at least three shots from beyond the arc in three of his last four games.
Knicks vs Pacers SGP
- Knicks -4.5
- Under 225.5
- Jalen Brunson Over 29.5 points
- OG Anunoby Over 2.5 made threes
Knicks vs Pacers odds
- Spread: Knicks 4.5 | Pacers +4.5
- Moneyline: Knicks -195 | Pacers +165
- Over/Under: Over 225.5 | Under 225.5
Knicks vs Pacers betting trend to know
The Knicks are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Pacers.
How to watch Knicks vs Pacers
| Location | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| Date | Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | MSG, FDSN Indiana |
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