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The New York Knicks will look to finish up their five-game road trip with a winning record as they visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Indiana is in a tailspin right now, which is why I’m backing the New York to cover the hefty spread in my Knicks vs. Pacers prediction.
Let’s take a closer look at how to bet tonight’s matchup in my free NBA picks for Friday, March 13.
Knicks vs Pacers predictionKnicks vs Pacers best bet: Knicks -13.5 (-110)
“Just bet against the Indiana Pacers” may seem like a simplistic betting strategy, but it’s been an effective one.
Indiana has now lost 11 straight, and hasn’t covered in any of those games. In six of their last eight games, the Pacers have lost by 15+ points.
The New York Knicks have been one of the best offensive teams in the NBA this season. With an offensive efficiency of 116.4, they rank second only to the Denver Nuggets.
That will place especially well against a Pacers team allowing 120.0 ppg on the year. I’m taking New York to cover tonight.
Knicks vs Pacers same-game parlayBoth teams have played towards the Over in recent games, and the Knicks offense should be able to push the score up against this Indiana defense.
I’ll also take Jalen Brunson to hit his scoring total after coming off two straight 28-point performances.
Knicks vs Pacers SGP- Knicks -13.5
- Over 227.5
- Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points
Even for my lottery SGP, I’m sticking with the Knicks to cover, as that’s my lynchpin for all the prop bets I’m backing here.
I’ll once again take Brunson to hit his points total, while also picking Karl-Anthony Towns to make Over 1.5 threes, as he’s hit three shots from deep in each of his last two games.
I’m also backing Mikal Bridges to pick up a block on the defensive end, since he’s gotten at least one in three of his last four games.
Knicks vs Pacers SGP- Knicks -13.5
- Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points
- Karl-Anthony Towns Over 1.5 threes made
- Mikal Bridges Over 0.5 blocks
- Spread: New York -13 (-110) | Indiana +13 (-110)
- Moneyline: New York -800 | Indiana +550
- Over/Under: Over 227 (-110) | Under 227 (-110)
The Pacers are 0-11 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Pacers.
How to watch Knicks vs Pacers| Location | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| Date | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | MSG, FDSN-IN |
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