What the Odds Say
The New York Knicks head to Indiana as modest road favorites when these Eastern Conference rivals meet on November 13. The moneyline consensus puts New York in front, though not by a commanding margin. At DraftKings, the Knicks are priced at -125 and the Pacers sit at +105. At 1xBet, New York is listed at -127 with Indiana at +116. The market is telling you this is a competitive game with a clear but limited edge toward the Knicks.
Converting those numbers, the Knicks' -125 line at DraftKings implies a win probability of roughly 55.6%. The Pacers' +105 implies about 48.8% before the vig is removed. You can run those figures yourself using the Odds Converter on Line Whale, which lets you toggle between American odds, decimal, and implied probability in seconds.
Knicks vs. Pacers Spread and Total
The Spread
Both books have this game listed at Knicks -2.5, which aligns with the moneyline. A 2.5-point spread in the NBA is thin, and it reinforces the expectation of a close contest rather than a blowout.
The pricing on that spread differs between the two books. At 1xBet, Knicks -2.5 is available at +100, meaning a $100 bet returns $100 profit if New York covers. DraftKings has the same side priced at -105. On the Pacers side, DraftKings charges -115 for Indiana +2.5 while 1xBet offers it at -109. If you're leaning toward Indiana covering at home, 1xBet's -109 is the better price. Shopping lines before placing a spread bet is one of the simplest ways to improve long-term return.
The Total
The over/under is set at 233.5 at both books. The pricing differs. At 1xBet, both the over and under are available at -104. DraftKings prices both sides at -110, which is standard juice but noticeably more expensive. If you're planning to bet the total, the difference between -104 and -110 adds up over a season.
A 233.5-point total is on the higher end for an NBA regular season game, reflecting the expected pace when these two teams meet. Indiana has historically ranked among the fastest-paced offenses in the league, and that tends to push totals higher regardless of opponent.
Key Factors to Watch Before Tip-Off
Injury Reports
With nearly four weeks until tip-off, rosters will shift. The Knicks have leaned on a core that has dealt with injury concerns, and Indiana's backcourt depth has been tested at various points. Check the injury report as game day approaches before locking in any line. Line movement will often telegraph injury news before official announcements.
Home Court and Pace
Indiana plays at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Pacers benefit from home crowd energy and a fast-paced style that can be difficult to match for teams that prefer a slower tempo. New York typically plays with more deliberate pace and strong defense. When these two styles clash, pace becomes a genuine betting consideration, particularly for total bettors.
Line Movement
This game is 28 days out, and the lines you see now are opening or near-opening numbers. Sharp action, injury news, and public betting percentages all move the market. Line Whale's Line History tool logs 30 days of movement across more than 100 sportsbooks, giving you a clear picture of where the market started and where it's heading.
Shopping the Market
The gap between 1xBet and DraftKings is meaningful for spread and total bettors. Knicks -2.5 is 5 cents cheaper at 1xBet. The total is 6 cents cheaper per side at 1xBet. Those differences are real money over time, and they highlight why accounts at multiple sportsbooks remain one of the most straightforward edges available to recreational bettors. Compare live prices across books on the NBA odds page at Line Whale.
The Knicks enter as the market's preferred side, but at -125 and -2.5, the margin is slim. The Pacers at home with plus-money pricing present a reasonable alternative, depending on how the injury situation and line movement develop over the next month.