Published Feb 9, 6:38am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 9, 6:38am ET
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Updated Feb 9, 6:38am ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the New York Knicks hosting the Indiana Pacers. Who has the edge in our Knicks vs Pacers pick?
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| New York Knicks | -426 |
| Indiana Pacers | +400 |
New York has won nine of its last 10 games, including a dominant 111-89 victory against the Boston Celtics.
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The Knicks held a seven-point advantage at intermission. And after halftime, they outscored Boston by a 51-36 margin, including a decisive 25-15 edge in the third quarter.
Jalen Brunson scored a team-high 31 points, along with eight assists and three rebounds. Josh Hart finished with 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
On the other side, the Pacers have dropped their last four games. This includes a 122-104 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors.
Indiana held a slim 48-46 lead at the break. However, Toronto took control of the game for good in the third quarter, outscoring the road team 44-26 en route to securing its 32nd victory on the season.
Pascal Siakam guided the offense with 18 points and four rebounds. Jay Huff contributed 15 points and seven rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
New York is undefeated in its last five home games, while the Pacers are 1-11 in their last 12 outings against Atlantic Division opponents. With that in mind, look for the Knicks to get the win here.
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