Los Angeles Lakers (24-28) vs. Indiana Pacers (24-28)
February 2, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +1; Over/Under: -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 117 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 30.2 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 26.8 points and 11.9 rebounds. Russell Westbrook is the third double-digit scorer and Lonnie Walker IV is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.1 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 17.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Lakers vs Pacers Trends
The Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Pacers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The over is 14-6 in Lakers last 20 road games. The over is 40-19-1 in Pacers last 60 home games. The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Indiana and 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Los Angeles Lakers could be without LeBron for this game, but it doesn’t matter. The Lakers are the better team here, no matter how you slice it, and they need wins to get back in the playoff race. The Indiana Pacers have been a mess these last few weeks, and they’re losing their last 5 games by an average of 5.4 points. Give me the Lakers in this toss up spot.
