Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 18

The New York Knicks (18-7) aim to extend a six-game winning stretch when they visit the Indiana Pacers (6-20) on December 18, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Knicks are currently 4.5-point favorites against the Pacers. The game has a point total of 225.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Knicks-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
• TV: FDSIN, MSG, and WALV
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Knicks (- 4.5)
O/U Pick: Over (225.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 122 - Pacers 109

Knicks vs. Pacers Betting Insights

• Out of 25 games so far this year, the Knicks have had 16 with over 225.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
• This year, 13 of the Pacers' 26 total matchups have gone over 225.5 total points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 5.7 more points per game, 231.2, than this game's over/under of 225.5 points.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 230.5 points per game, 5.0 more than the point total in this matchup.
• New York has been chosen as the favorite in 22 games this year and has walked away with the win 17 times (77.3%) in those games.
• Indiana has been chosen as underdogs in 21 games this year and has walked away with the win four times (19%) in those games.
• Indiana holds a 5-4 record in the last nine head-to-head games against New York.
• The Pacers also have a 5-4 edge against the spread when squaring off against the Knicks.
• The Knicks have been favored in each of their past five contests, and covered the spread in all five.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have an 8-1-1 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall over their past 10 contests.
• New York's average total over the last 10 games is 6.4 points more than the 225.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Knicks have played 25 games, with 16 wins against the spread.
• This season, New York has an against the spread record of 12-2-1 in its 15 games as a favorite of 4.5 points or more.
• The Knicks have hit the over in 50% of their opportunities this year (13 times over 26 games with a set point total).
• The Knicks average 121.0 points per game, only 2.7 more points than the 118.3 the Pacers allow.
• When New York puts up more than 118.3 points, it is 11-2 against the spread and 11-2 overall.
• The Knicks make 48.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.6 percentage points higher than the Pacers have allowed to their opponents (47.5%).
• Against the spread, the Knicks have fared better when playing at home, covering 13 times in 14 home games, and three times in 11 road games.
• New York has gone over the over/under more often at home, hitting the over in eight of 14 home matchups (57.1%). In road games, it has hit the over in five of 11 games (45.5%).
• The Knicks have fared better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 12-1, compared to going 5-4 away from home.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns posts 22.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Jalen Brunson averages 28.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Mikal Bridges averages 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest, shooting 52.6% from the field and 40.7% from downtown with 2.2 made treys per contest.
• Josh Hart posts 12.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest, shooting 51.1% from the field and 38.1% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
• OG Anunoby posts 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from the field and 40.8% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made treys per game.

Knicks Player Props

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have gone 4-6 in their last 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Indiana and its opponents have combined to score an average of 234.8 combined points over its last 10 games, 9.3 more than the 225.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Pacers have played 26 games, with 13 wins against the spread.
• Indiana has been underdogs by 4.5 points or more 16 times this year and are 9-7 ATS in those matchups.
• Pacers games this year have eclipsed the over/under nine times in 26 opportunities (34.6%).
• The Pacers score an average of 110.2 points per game, only 2.0 fewer points than the 112.2 the Knicks give up to opponents.
• Indiana has put together an 8-3 ATS record and a 5-6 overall record in games it scores more than 112.2 points.
• The Pacers' 43.0% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.0 percentage points lower than the Knicks have given up to their opponents (46.0%).
• The Pacers have performed better against the spread at home (8-6-0) than away (5-7-0) this season.
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of Indiana's games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, seven of 14) than away (16.7%, two of 12).
• This year the Pacers are 2-2 at home when moneyline favorites (.500 winning percentage). Away they are 0-1 (.000).

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. He's also draining 47.6% of his shots from the floor and 35.9% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• On a per-game basis, Andrew Nembhard gives the Pacers 17.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Jay Huff gives the Pacers 8.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while delivering 0.3 steals and 2.5 blocked shots (first in NBA).
• Jarace Walker gets the Pacers 9.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while averaging 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• The Pacers are receiving 7.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game from Isaiah Jackson this year.

Pacers Player Props

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