Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-156) will host the Lakers (+130) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 242.
Los Angeles has won five straight games and currently sits 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 41-32. Meanwhile, the Pacers are 41-33 and are 6th in the East.
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Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Pacers have hosted the Lakers, they have gone 2-1. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Lakers, the Pacers are 2-1 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Lakers.
- Across their ten previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 119 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Lakers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-0.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 42-31, and the over has hit in each of their last three games. On average, their games have seen 235.9 points scored, and today’s O/U line is set at 242.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 34-39, and they have covered the spread in their last three games. On the road, their ATS record is 15-19, and they have an average scoring differential of -5 points per game.
The Lakers are 14-19 straight up on the road this season and have won their last two road games. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 9th place and have a record of 41-32.
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 136-124. The O/U line for that game was 224 points, and the Lakers were favored by 4.5 points going into the game.
On offense, the Lakers are one of the most efficient teams in the league, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage and 7th in true shooting percentage. They are also 3rd in free throws made per game, averaging 19.0 per contest.
Despite being one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, the Lakers are just 22nd in three-pointers made per game. They are 6th in three-point shooting percentage, however, at 38%.
When it comes to pace, the Lakers play at the 3rd fastest tempo in the league at 101.2 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 6th in the NBA.
So far, the Lakers defense is giving up 117.8 points per contest, which has them sitting 23rd in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups. Inside the arc, the Lakers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.2% and 37.4% from three-point territory.
Indiana is favored by 3.5 points today against the Lakers. As the favorite, the Pacers have gone 20-16 straight-up and 16-20 against the spread. Their scoring margin as the favorite is +5.4 points per game.
On average, Indiana’s games have finished with 243.9 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 242. For the season, the Pacers are 37-37 on the over/under.
In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Bulls by a score of 125-99. The O/U line for that game was 234.5. Indiana was favored by 2.5 points going into the game, and the loss dropped their overall record to 41-33.
For the season, Indiana is 6th in the Eastern Conference and has gone 28-18 against other teams in the East. In the Central Division, they are in 3rd place.
On the spread, Indiana is 39-33 this season, going 18-17 ATS at home and 21-16 ATS on the road. Their straight-up home record is 21-15, and they have an average scoring margin of +5.0 points per game.
Indiana’s non-conference record this season is 13-15, and their O/U record in non-conference games is 17-23. In their last 74 games, 40 of them have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 242.
Indiana enters the game as the highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 122.9 points per game. They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 125.1 points per game.
So far this season, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.6% of their games. They have also been the most efficient shooting team in the league, ranking first in field goal percentage at 50%.
Indiana has been getting most of their points from two-point range, as they lead the league in two-point field goals made per game. However, they are just 14th in three-point attempts and 11th in three-point makes.
Coming into today’s game, the Pacers’ defense is giving up an average of 120.9 points per contest. The Pacers defense is coming off a game in which they held the Bulls offense to just 40% shooting. Overall, they gave up 125 points to Chicago.
Despite being 3.5 point underdogs, we predict the Lakers to come out on top with a final score of 117-116.
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- We like the Lakers on the moneyline (+130)
- The Lakers are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Our NBA model projects 233 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Knee – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
