Published Mar 13, 12:21am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 13, 12:21am ET
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One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Indiana Pacers hosting the New York Knicks. Who has the edge in our Pacers vs Knicks pick?
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| Indiana Pacers | +12.5 (-114) |
| New York Knicks | -12.5 (-106) |
Indiana has not won a game in nearly two weeks. This stretch includes a 123-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.
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Despite having the league's worst record, the Pacers were competitive, trailing by eight points heading into the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, their valiant effort could not prevent Phoenix from pulling away in the final frame en route to its fourth straight victory.
Andrew Nembhard paced the offense with 23 points, converting six of his seven shot attempts. Jarace Walker added 12 points and six rebounds.
The Knicks snapped their two-game skid with a 134-117 victory against Utah.
New York trailed by nine points at the break before turning things around. In the second half, the Knicks outscored the home team 78-52, including a 38-23 edge over the final 12 minutes.
Jalen Brunson led five double-digit scorers. He finished with 28 points, eight assists, and four rebounds. Jordan Clarkson added 27 points and five rebounds off the bench.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Pacers rank in the bottom third at both ends of the court. Conversely, New York has the third-highest offensive rating and ranks fifth and seventh, respectively, in scoring defense and defensive efficiency. In other words, going with the Knicks is the smart move.
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