New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 12/18/25

The New York Knicks are coming into today’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers following their triumph in the NBA Cup on Tuesday. Being on the road straight away after celebrating such a success in Las Vegas could lead to a bit of a hangover for the squad. The Pacers have seen Andrew Nembhard return from injury, and he has steadied the ship over the last 10 games — helping the Pacers rank 13th in net offensive and defensive rating. It is worth noting that despite being second in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks have struggled on the road this season — with just 4 wins in 10 games. They should not expect an easy outing tonight.

The Pacers have not played since the weekend and will be coming into this contest fresh and ready to push the pace. New York, on the other could, be shorthanded — with Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby all listed as questionable. Some of these players are the defensive spine of the Knicks; without them, they could have issues slowing down the hosts. The absence of Anunoby could leave New York short of defensive options to deploy against Pascal Siakam. The Pacers’ star is averaging more than 24 points per game at home this season and he should be able to help the Knicks not only stay competitive but also potentially help them pull off an upset.

Knicks vs Pacers prediction: Indiana +4.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +4.

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