A couple of playoff match-ups from last year are set to take center stage in the NBA tonight. The Pacers — armed with an NBA-best home record — face off against the Knicks, while an old friend tries to prolong the Thunder’s woes.
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New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (7:00 PM ET)
The New York Knicks had their five-game winning streak snapped by the Charlotte Bobcats last Tuesday. Prior to its 108-98 defeat, the Knicks had held each of its last five opponents below 100 points. Carmelo Anthony has scored over 20 points in four of his last five games, but the Knicks could miss the scoring of the beleaguered JR Smith, especially against the Pacers. The Knicks are 5-1 SU in last 6 games.[sc:NBA240banner ]
Odds: Knicks (+10) vs Pacers (-10): O/U: 184.0
Speaking of holding teams below 100 points, no one does it better than the Pacers. The league’s best defense has not allowed a team to reach the century mark in over a month. Since then, they are 11-2 SU, and a perfect 8-0 SU at home. Even better news for Indy, Paul George finally broke out of his shooting slump with 31 points against the Kings. The Pacers are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games vs NYK.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets (9:30 PM ET)
Despite Kevin Durant’s best efforts, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of their worst stretch this season. The Thunder have lost three of their last four games, even with Durant topping 30 points in each game. All other Thunder players have scored 20 points just once in that stretch. The total has gone under in the Thunder’s last 3 games.
Odds: Thunder (+2.5) vs. Rockets (-2.5); O/U: 206.0
The Thunder could use the scoring of former sixth man James Harden, whom they face tonight. The Houston Rockets have won five of their last six games in January, thanks in large part to Harden’s all-around play. The bearded one is averaging 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the month. Houston is 7-2 in its last 9 home games.
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