Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 7:00 ET, NBCS will have coverage of a matchup between the 76ers and Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Philadelphia (-211) is favored by 5 points over Indiana (+173), and the over/under line is set at 237.5.
The 76ers (29-13) are currently on a 6-game winning streak and sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers (24-20) have lost 3 straight and are 7th in the East.
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Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 76ers and Pacers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the 76ers have a record of 2-1. The 76ers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 260 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- In their last three games away from home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
- Across the Pacers last ten home games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-3-1, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Indiana has an ATS mark of 1-0-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
On the season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 25-17 and have averaged 231.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 237.5 is higher than 35 of their previous games.
Against the spread, the 76ers are 28-14 for the season and have gone 24-9 vs. the spread as the favorite. On the road, their ATS record is 12-7.
Philadelphia’s last game finished with a combined score of 256 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 237.5. The 76ers won the game by a score of 133-123 and covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites.
The 76ers are currently on a six-game winning streak and have a record of 29-13, which is good for third place in the Eastern Conference. In games vs. the Eastern Conference, they are 19-10 and 5-3 in their division.
So far this season, the 76ers have been favored in 33 of their 42 games and have a record of 27-6 as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 24-9, and they have covered the spread in two straight games as the favorite.
Heading into the game, the 76ers are one of the top scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 119.8 points per game (5th). However, their scoring numbers are slightly lower on the road at 118.3 PPG (6th).
So far this season, Philadelphia has outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.5% of their games. In terms of pace, the 76ers are 18th in the league at 98.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 12th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also one of the top teams in free throw attempts and makes, leading the NBA in both categories.
In the current season, the 76ers defense has excelled, sitting 8th in the NBA by allowing 111.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the 76ers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.9% and allowing 33.7% from beyond the arc.
The Pacers have lost three straight games and are looking to get back on track today against the 76ers. In the Eastern Conference, Indiana is currently in 7th place with a record of 24-20.
As the underdog, the Pacers have gone 13-12 this season and are 14-9 against the spread as underdogs. Today, they are 5-point underdogs at home. In their last three games as the underdog, they are 0-2-1 ATS.
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 26-18, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 237.5 points.
In their most recent game, the Pacers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 114-109. The O/U line for that game was also 237.5, resulting in a push. Indiana was also 5-point underdogs in that game.
Overall, the Pacers are 24-18 against the spread this season and have an ATS record of 12-9 at home. In non-conference games, they are 4-9 compared to 20-11 against the Eastern Conference.
This season, the Pacers have been the NBA’s top-scoring team at 124.6 points per game. At home, they are averaging 126.7 points per game.
Indiana has been an excellent shooting team this season, leading the league in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also the top team in two-point field goal percentage at 58%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 6th in made threes at 14 per game. Overall, they are shooting 38% from beyond the arc.
The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 122.9 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 56.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.7% of their three-point attempts.
With a 5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the 76ers to secure a 118-114 victory.
Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pacers (+5)
- Our NBA model projects 232 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Back – Questionable
- Tyrese Haliburton – Hamstring – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Tobias Harris – Illness – Questionable
- Marcus Morris Sr. – Foot – Probable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- Mo Bamba – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Jaden Springer – Ankle – Probable
- Kenneth Lofton Jr. – Personal – Out
