The Knicks are hot, and the Garden has been rocking. I had courtside seats at Madison Square Garden when I rode the bench at St. John’s, so I know. Even though New York is not at full strength, I am not scared. Jalen Brunson is playing at elite level. I'll take the Knicks on the moneyline.

Josh Hart started and grabbed at least 10 rebounds in both of the last two games with Julius Randle and OG Anunoby out. Going back even further, he has at least nine rebounds in five of his last seven games. Hart also started last time he played the Pacers, grabbing 10 rebounds over 38 minutes. The Pacers have played at the second-fastest pace in the league, and at least Randle will be out again, so Hart should receive enough opportunities to hit over.

The Knicks have kept winning this week even without Julius Randle and OG Anunoby. That makes it 14 SU wins the last 16 913-3 vs. the line) for New York, roughly coinciding with the addition of Anunoby, even though he missed the Hornets and Jazz wins this week. But New York keeps winning because Tom Thibodeau has other options besides Jalen Brunson (scoring 31 ppg the last three), such as Donte DiVincenzo, who scored 33 in the Tuesday romp past Utah. Indy is dangerous and is getting the feel of playing with Pascal Siakam, but Tyrese Haliburton likely remains out and could again be joined by Bennedict Mathurin on the sidelines. Play Knicks