The New York Knicks (18-7) are 4.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a six-game win streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers (6-20) on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN, MSG, and WALV.
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Knicks vs. Pacers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Knicks 122, Pacers 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-195)
- Total Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 230.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-4.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2025 | Pacers | -4 | 223 | -173 | +145 | 125-108 IND |
| 5/29/2025 | Knicks | -4.5 | 222.5 | -181 | +151 | 111-94 NY |
| 5/27/2025 | Pacers | -3 | 219.5 | -151 | +127 | 130-121 IND |
| 5/25/2025 | Pacers | -1.5 | 223.5 | -117 | -102 | 106-100 NY |
| 5/23/2025 | Knicks | -6 | 224.5 | -254 | +206 | 114-109 IND |
| 5/21/2025 | Knicks | -4.5 | 221 | -189 | +157 | 138-135 IND |
| 2/11/2025 | Knicks | -2 | 242 | -132 | +111 | 128-115 NY |
| 11/10/2024 | Knicks | -3 | 229 | -153 | +129 | 132-121 IND |
| 10/25/2024 | Knicks | -4.5 | 227.5 | -195 | +163 | 123-98 NY |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York is 17-8-0 ATS this season.
- The Knicks are 13-2 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- New York's games have hit the over in 13 out of 26 opportunities (50%).
- This season, the Knicks have been favored 22 times and won 17, or 77.3%, of those games.
- This season, New York has won 14 of its 15 games, or 93.3%, when favored by at least -195 on the moneyline.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana has gone 13-13-0 ATS this year.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 4.5 points or more, the Pacers have a 9-7 record against the spread.
- Of Indiana's 26 games with a set total, nine have hit the over (34.6%).
- The Pacers have put together a 4-17 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 19% of those games).
- Indiana has a record of 1-13 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +162 or longer (7.1%).
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Knicks vs. Pacers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable (Knee),
Josh Hart: Questionable (Ankle),
OG Anunoby: Questionable (Knee),
Mitchell Robinson: Questionable (Ankle),
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle)
Pacers
Pacers:
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Ben Sheppard: Day-To-Day (Calf),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Aaron Nesmith: Out (Knee)
Knicks vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN, MSG, and WALV
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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