New York @ Indiana Picks & Props

The Indiana Pacers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the league this year (the New York Knicks). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdworst in in the league with just 9.1 offensive boards per game this year.

Josh Hart has shot and missed 3.0 3-point attempts per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 more than he's missed in all games this year on the road. Josh Hart has averaged 2.6 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, placing him in the 90th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. The matchup vs. the Pacers is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged the least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (2.9). The 2nd-slowest pace-of-play road team in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. As a team, the New York Knicks have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the charity stripe as the away team: 10th-worst in the NBA this year with a measly 20.5 free throw attempts per game.

Pascal Siakam has accumulated 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA (91st percentile). The Indiana Pacers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the league this year (the New York Knicks). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdworst in in the league with just 9.1 offensive boards per game this year.

Precious Achiuwa has made 4.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Precious Achiuwa has been on the court for 31.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.7 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The New York Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Precious Achiuwa has converted 1.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season.

Out of all players in the league, Myles Turner lands in the 82nd percentile for 3-pointers scored playing at home, putting up 2.1 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Myles Turner lands in the 81st percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 30.6 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 118.6 points per game playing at home ranks 5th-strongest in the league this year. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers. Myles Turner has made 4.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.6 more than he's converted over the course of the year when playing at home.

Thomas Bryant has attempted 8.2 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.5 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Thomas Bryant measures in the 19th percentile for personal fouls, posting a lowly 0.9 fouls per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 118.6 points per game playing at home ranks 5th-strongest in the league this year. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers. Thomas Bryant will likely see a rise in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of holding the home court advantage in this game.

The New York Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Miles McBride has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 20.4% more than he's made in all games this season.

Mikal Bridges has attempted 6.6 treys per game this year, ranking in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Mikal Bridges has been on the court for 38.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 100th percentile. This year, opposing starting SGs have scored 19.0 points per game (most in the league) against the Indiana Pacers, making this a favorable matchup for offensive performance. The New York Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Out of all players in the NBA, Aaron Nesmith registers in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a monstrous 2.6 fouls per game this year. The Indiana Pacers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the league this year (the New York Knicks). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers grade out 3rdworst in in the league with just 9.1 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 10 games when they are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

OG Anunoby has attempted 8.0 treys per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 1.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Out of all players in the league, OG Anunoby ranks in the 98th percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 36.3 minutes per game this year. The New York Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. OG Anunoby has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 7.8% more than he's converted over the course of the year while on the road.

Among all players in the league, Jalen Brunson registers in the 98th percentile, averaging an enormous 26.3 points per game this year. Jalen Brunson has sunk 2.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, putting him in the 89th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Jalen Brunson ranks in the 95th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 35.3 minutes per game this year. The New York Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

As it relates to offense, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 118.6 points per game playing at home ranks 5th-strongest in the league this year. The matchup against the New York Knicks is a strong one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the highest three percentage in the NBA this year (44.7%). The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers. Andrew Nembhard has successfully made 94.4% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 21.1% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Andrew Nembhard will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally raises player production in all facets of the game.

Karl-Anthony Towns has converted 11.6 buckets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.3 higher than he's converted in all games this season while playing on the road. Karl-Anthony Towns has played 34.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 94th percentile. The New York Knicks are expected to see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 5th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). Offensive rebounds save possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.7 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns comes in at the 95th percentile for free throws sunk, compiling a massive 4.7 per game this year.

Bennedict Mathurin has made 7.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.4 more than he's made overall this year with the home court advantage. Among all players in the NBA, Bennedict Mathurin ranks in the 82nd percentile for three-point proficiency with a great 37.9% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Bennedict Mathurin lands in the 83rd percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 31.5 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 118.6 points per game playing at home ranks 5th-strongest in the league this year. The matchup vs. New York is a favorable one for three-pointers; when the Knicks are on the road, the other team's starting SFs have posted the highest three rate in the NBA this year (48.0%).

As it relates to offense, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 118.6 points per game playing at home ranks 5th-strongest in the league this year. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers. T.J. McConnell has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 25.9% higher than he's made over the course of the season. T.J. McConnell will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually increases player production across the board.

Tyrese Haliburton has sunk 52.5% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 5.7% more than he's converted in all games this season playing at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Tyrese Haliburton rates in the 94th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc at home, putting up 7.9 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Tyrese Haliburton places in the 93rd percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 34.1 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 118.6 points per game playing at home ranks 5th-strongest in the league this year. The 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers.

Ben Sheppard has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.