Knicks vs Pacers Tips Predictions and Best Odds – NBA Friday Night March 13 2026
Friday night at the Garden against the worst team in the East. If you are a Knicks fan this is your therapy session after Monday’s loss to the Clippers.
New York at 41-25 are locked in a three-way battle with Boston and Cleveland for home court in the playoffs. Every home win matters. Indiana at 15-50 have been mathematically eliminated since February. Their season is about draft position and giving young players minutes.
The mismatch is obscene. Jalen Brunson at MSG averages 29.3 points and 8.4 assists – a different player at home compared to the road. Karl-Anthony Towns has been a monster since his trade – 24.5 points and 11.2 rebounds with a three-point stroke that no other centre in the league can match. Indiana have nobody who can guard either of them.
Tyrese Haliburton’s efficiency has cratered since the All-Star break. His turnover rate is at a career-high 16.8% and his frustration is visible every night. Pascal Siakam is a professional but even he cannot disguise the talent deficit.
Friday March 13 2026 – 19:30 ET (02:30 Saturday Kyiv) – Madison Square Garden, New York
The Bet
Knicks -12.5 at 1.85 is the play. Large spread but look at the evidence. The Knicks have beaten bottom-5 teams by an average of 17.3 points at MSG this season. Indiana’s road defence allows 119.4 points per 100 possessions – worst in the NBA.
Towns will feast inside. Brunson will carve up the perimeter. The Garden crowd will turn it into a party by halftime. Indiana will be watching the clock from the second quarter.
| Market | Odds | Case |
| Knicks -12.5 | 1.85 | Best bet – MSG blowout territory |
| Under 224.5 | 1.85 | Knicks may ease off in Q4 |
| Brunson 25+ pts | 1.55 | Near-certain at the Garden |
| Towns DD | 1.75 | 8 of last 10 home games |
Our Call: Knicks 121-104 Indiana
Best Bet: Knicks -12.5 @ 1.85
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for this match? See the odds table above for our top pick with full reasoning.
What time does the match start? Check the kick-off time listed at the top of this preview.
