Indiana at New York – Pacers and the Points

The Indiana Pacers (24-34 SU, 31-25-2 ATS, 34-23-1 O/U) have won two straight games and three of four overall in the BetOnline Sportsbook, covering the spread in each victory for BetOnline NBA betting backers.

The New York Knicks (23-32 SU, 32-23 ATS, 27-28 O/U) had their modest two-game winning streak snapped the last time out but have gone an impressive 3-1 ATS in its last four overall.

The Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 98-91 as a 2-point underdog on Sunday while the combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total of 216.5 points.

Veteran forward Troy Murphy scored a team-high 27 points to go along with 14 rebounds for while lightning-quick point guard T.J. Ford added 19 points in the win.

The Knicks lost to the Toronto Raptors 111-100 as a 3.5-point underdog on Sunday while the combined score went OVER the posted O/U total of 215.5 points.

Veteran forward Al Harrington scored a game-high 31 points for the Knicks and high energy forward David Lee added 17 points and 15 rebounds in the loss.

Here is a look at the key trends for each team, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.

Indiana is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York

Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York

Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York

Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York

The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 10 of New York’s last 11 games

New York is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home

New York is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games

NBA Odds

Indiana Pacers +6½ -110

New York Knicks -6½ -110

Over 224½ -110

Under 224½ -110

Analysis: the Knicks have covered the spread in two straight games in this series, but had lost four straight against the spread prior to those wins. While New York has won and covered the spread in two straight home contests, I like the surging Pacers to continue their playoff push with another solid outing tonight.

Even if the Knicks manage to find a way to win this matchup, I don’t see them beating Danny Granger and the Pacers by the seven points it would take for them to cover the spread.

Take the Pacers and the Under NBA online betting buffs.

NBA Free Picks: Indiana +6½ Points/Under 224½ Total Points