Pacers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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Tom Oldfield • Betting Analyst 22+ years betting experience
Updated: Mar 17, 2026 , 01:00 PM ET • 4 min read

OG Anunoby's numbers are on the rise lately, and our NBA picks expect another big game from him tonight.

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Photo By - Reuters Connect. OG Anunoby brings the ball up the floor in a game against the Clippers.

The Indiana Pacers have some good recent memories at MSG, but don’t count on a repeat for Rick Carlisle’s short-handed squad as they visit the New York Knicks tonight.

Indiana arrives on a 13-game losing streak while tumbling towards maximum lottery odds, so my Pacers vs. Knicks predictions and NBA picks see New York running riot here, with OG Anunoby stepping up in the likely absence of Jalen Brunson.

Pacers vs Knicks prediction

Pacers vs Knicks best bet: OG Anunoby Over 22.5 points + rebounds (-125)

OG Anunoby ranks among the NBA’s elite 3-and-D weapons, but he’s much more than a role player – and this combo Over feels like a value pick, with Anunoby nailing it in three of his last four games.

Just look at his numbers this month — OG is averaging 19.2 points per game and shooting 45% from beyond the arc. He dropped 25 points on the Indiana Pacers last week, and there’s a path to more offense with Brunson listed as doubtful.

I see Anunoby chipping in on the boards too, where he’s grabbed 5+ rebounds in six of his past nine outings.

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Pacers vs Knicks same-game parlay

The New York Knicks won’t need to get out of first gear to land a victory, and I see Anunoby and Towns doing most of the damage. KAT has finished with 13+ rebounds four times already this month, and New York is 24-9 SU at home this season.

Pacers vs Knicks SGP

  • OG Anunoby Over 22.5 points + rebounds
  • Knicks moneyline
  • Karl-Anthony Towns Over 12.5 rebounds

Our "from downtown" SGP: New York Minute!

This is a perfect chance for the New York wings to put up big numbers, and I see Bridges joining Anunoby with a strong scoring night.

Plus, Hart will take on more playmaking responsibilities without Brunson on the floor. That should be a winning formula against the slumping Pacers, who are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 contests.

Pacers vs Knicks SGP

  • OG Anunoby Over 18.5 points
  • Josh Hart Over 6.5 assists
  • Mikal Bridges Over 14.5 points
  • Knicks -14.5

Pacers vs Knicks odds

  • Spread: Pacers +14.5 | Knicks -14.5
  • Moneyline: Pacers +600 | Knicks -900
  • Over/Under: Over 221.5 | Under 221.5

Pacers vs Knicks betting trend to know

The Pacers are 5-29 SU on the road this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Pacers vs. Knicks.

How to watch Pacers vs Knicks

Location Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Date Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tip-off 7:30 p.m. ET
TV MSG, FDSN-Indiana

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Tom Oldfield’s sports writing journey over the past 20 years has taken him from the Premier League and Champions League to the NFL, NBA, WNBA and MLB, with a wide range of articles and betting previews. Tom has worked closely with London’s Sportsbeat sports news agency as well as (thrillingly!) covering the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA championship run, and he has appeared on BBC World Service and The Back Page podcast.

A graduate of the University of Nottingham in the UK, he is the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, Gary Neville and Cesc Fabregas, and he co-authors a long-running series of children’s soccer books with his brother, Matt.

As a regular bettor across the top sports leagues, particularly with FanDuel and bet365, he is well versed on all the major markets and the next big game is rarely far from his thoughts. The best betting advice he has received is to monitor multiple sportsbooks to grab the best possible value.

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