Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Pacers will travel to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Lakers in a non-conference matchup. Indiana (+135) is the underdog against Los Angeles (-163) and the over/under line is 241.5.
Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference at 40-31 and has won two straight. On the other side, the Lakers are 9th in the Western Conference at 38-32 and have also won two straight.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Pacers and Lakers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Pacers have a record of 2-1. The Pacers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 222 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Across their last three road contests, Indiana has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 122 points per game.
- Across the Lakers last ten home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 120. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana is looking to extend their winning streak to three games after defeating the Warriors 123-111. The combined scoring in that game was 234 points, which was below the O/U line of 241.5.
The Pacers have now covered the spread in two straight games and have an ATS record of 38-31 for the season. On the road, they are 20-14 vs. the spread.
This season, Indiana has an O/U record of 35-36, and their games have averaged 243.4 points per game. Today’s line of 241.5 is slightly below their season average of 242.2.
As the underdog, the Pacers have gone 20-16 straight-up and 22-12 vs. the spread. They have been the underdog in 36 of their 71 games this season.
Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 40-31. In their conference, they are 28-17 and 11-4 against other teams in the Central Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Pacers are the best in the NBA, averaging 122.8 points per game. They are also the top-scoring team on the road, averaging 120.4 points per game away from home.
Indiana’s offense is also efficient, leading the league in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also the top team in two-point field goal percentage (58%). However, they are just 14th in three-point attempts and 10th in three-point shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.8% of their games. They are also the top team in assists, averaging 30.6 per game.
At this time, the Pacers’ defense is positioned 27th in the NBA, permitting 120.5 points per game. Opponents are hitting 56.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.9% of their three-point attempts.
Today, the Lakers will look to extend their winning streak to three games as they host the Pacers. The Lakers are favored by 4 points and have a record of 25-13 as the favorite this season.
When looking at their O/U record for the season, the Lakers are 39-31. This year, 63 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 241.5.
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the 76ers by a score of 101-94. The Lakers were favored by 7.5 points in that game, but they did not cover the spread.
The Lakers’ average scoring differential at home this season is +4.9 points per game. At home, they have a straight-up record of 26-12 and an ATS record of 18-20.
Against Western Conference teams, the Lakers are currently 24-23, which has them in 9th place. In the Pacific Division, they are 4th with a record of 38-32.
At home, the Lakers are averaging 118.3 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. Overall, they are 10th in the league at 117.2 points per game. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the NBA at 100.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 3rd in the league in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting, making 11.7 threes per game. In terms of free throws, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 18.4 made free throws per game.
So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.9% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 7th in the league at 28.6 per game. However, they are last in the NBA in offensive rebounds at just 8.1 per game.
On defense, the Lakers come into the game ranked 23rd in the league in points allowed at 117.2 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 109 points per contest (24th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.4% from downtown.
Coming in as 4 point favorites, our projections have the Lakers picking up a 117-116 win.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pacers (+4)
- Our NBA model projects 233 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
- Colin Castleton – Wrist – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- James Johnson – Personal – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
