New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Picks and Prediction for Friday November 13 2026
The Friday NBA schedule will get underway with a rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. Tipoff is slated for November 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST and the setting will be Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game will be televised on Amazon Prime Video. The Knicks are a 6.5 point road favorite and the total is 220.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
New York off a tough home loss
The New York Knicks lost three straight games to start the season, but have been playing much better in recent weeks. The Knicks (6-5) have split their first four road games and are a half-game out of fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, New York fell behind by ten points after one quarter and trailed for 89 percent of the time during a 115-107 home loss versus Cleveland.
NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led five New York players in double figures with 27 points (12-23 FG) and five assists. All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns continued his stellar play with 21 points (7-11 FG), 11 rebounds, and eight assists. Miles McBride added 19 points (5-10 3PT) in 27 minutes off the bench for the Knicks.
New York ranks in the middle of the pack in offensive efficiency and has seen their scoring average drop six plus points from a season ago. During Wednesday’s loss, the Knicks nailed 14-for-39 from long distance and shot 49 percent overall. New York was outrebounded by a 40-35 margin and scored 19 points off turnovers,
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Indiana playing without Haliburton
The Indiana Pacers appeared in the NBA Finals in 2025 and will need a healthy Tyrese Haliburton to be a factor in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers (4-8) have dropped four of their first five home games and are a half-game out of ninth place in the conference. On Wednesday, Indiana outscored Washington by 13 points over the final 12 minutes to earn a 114-101 home victory.
Versatile Indiana F Pascal Siakam tallied a team-high 28 points (12-12 FT), eight rebounds, and five assists. Bruising C Ivica Zubac scored 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard added 17 points (6-11 FG) and ten assists for the Pacers.
Indiana ranks in the bottom half of the league in offensive efficiency and averages 111.6 points per contest. During Wednesday’s victory, the Pacers assisted on 29 of 42 made field goals and shot 47 percent overall. Indiana forced 15 turnovers and converted them into 24 points. The Pacers outscored Washington 60-44 in the paint.
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Picks and Prediction
Pick: New York -6.5
Indiana G Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) will be sidelined for another ten days and G Aaron Nesmith (knee) is listed as questionable for this game. Even in a down year, the Pacers were able to split the four-game series with the Knicks. Indiana is 7-5 ATS and New York owns a 4-7 ATS mark. Take the Knicks to win and cover on the road.
Pick: Under 220.5
Indiana is playing at the seventh fastest tempo and New York ranks last in that category. The Pacers are 14th in defensive efficiency and the Knicks have moved all the way up to fifth. New York is 3-8 O/U and their games are staying under by more than ten points. The Knicks will control the pace and shut down the Pacers. Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: New York Knicks win 112-101
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