The 2-6 Pacers will be expecting Malcolm Brogdon to return from injury in Thursday’s matchup against the Knicks. He’s been out for the last few games with a hamstring injury and the Pacers have struggled in his absence, losing 4 of their last 5 games. But they did finally breakthrough for a 131-118 win over the Spurs last time out and will be hoping they can continue their 7-3 run against the Knicks in the last 10 meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n New York’s 3 game winning streak came to an end against the Raptors a few days ago but the Knicks can’t be too disappointed with a nice 5-2 start to the season. Their starting lineup is looking injury-free and new recruits, Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier have been solid pickups thus far. Meanwhile, the matchup between Randle and Sabonis will be a key one to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n In the history of the meetings between these two teams, low scoring contests have been the trend and we do like it here. As such, the Under is 4-1 at this venue and 5-2 in the last 7 overall meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n Indiana have covered in 8 of their last 10 home games. The Knicks are 4-1 ATS on the road against the Pacers.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\n New York have won the last 2 meetings in 2021 but the Pacers are 7-3 overall in the last 10 meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Bet<\/b><\/p>\n Under 218.5 points = $1.89<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n After a brutal 28 point loss against the 76ers, the Hawks bounced back with an important 118-111 win over the Wizards. However, they have a few lineup issues coming into this matchup. Trae Young has a sore knee, Bogdanovic is questionable with a sore back and John Collins has a left foot problem.<\/span><\/p>\n The Nets will be after their 3rd straight victory after comfortable wins over the Pistons \/ Pacers. There’s still no Kyrie Irving for Brooklyn but the James Harden\/Kevin Durant combination has been working nicely. Blake Griffin is also getting the start at centre with Claxton sidelined.<\/span><\/p>\n Atlanta have plenty of injury problems coming into this matchup and that’s a concern for us against the likes of Durant\/Harden on their home court. So we just can’t see the Hawks getting within 5 points in this matchup and they also recently went down to the 76ers by 28 points on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n The Nets are 12-3 in their last 15 home games. Atlanta holds a poor 1-5 record at this venue.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\nAtlanta Hawks (4-3) at Brooklyn Nets (4-3)<\/b><\/h3>\n