76ers vs Pacers Prediction
The 76ers are going to be big favorites for obvious reasons, as they’re the more talented, healthier team at home. The Pacers are still banged up, and it handicaps them against good teams. However, the 76ers are just 7-6 ATS on the season and have needed a handful of comebacks just to win games this season. The Pacers are slowly getting players back in the mix, and while they’re not winning a lot yet, they have covered 5 of their last 6 games.
The Pacers are competing, and a nice win over the Knicks is a confidence boost. The Pacers took the 76ers down the wire a couple of weeks ago. This is also an early start, which does sometimes lead to sluggish, sloppy play. I want the points with the Pacers if forced to pick this contest.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Wizards and Knicks, and they play the Rockets next. The Pacers have lost 8 of their last 12 games. The Pacers are 3-3 SU on the road, 2-4 SU at home, and 8-5 ATS on the season.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.2 points per game on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 21.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Andrew Nembhard is averaging 16.6 points and 7.6 assists per game. Obi Toppin is averaging 12.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Raptors, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Nets next. The 76ers have won 19 of their last 27 regular season games. The 76ers are 5-1 SU on the road, 5-2 SU at home, and 7-6 ATS on the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 111.2 points per game on 45 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.7 points and 5.5 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Joel Embiid is averaging 17.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. LeBron James is averaging 15.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
76ers vs Pacers Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Dominick Barlow with a back issue. Adem Bona is out with a spine strain. Ariel Hukporti is out with an Achilles injury. Joel Embiid is out with a spine sprain.
Johnny Furphy is out for the Pacers with an ACL injury. Tyrese Haliburton is out with a hamstring injury. Ben Sheppard is out with a meniscus injury. T.J. McConnell is probable despite a hamstring injury. Aaron Nesmith is questionable with a hand issue.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last seven day games.
- The 76ers have won each of their last nine games as home favorites following a win.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five day games.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a win.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have lost five of their last six day games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine day games.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the 76ers’ last eight home games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey has recorded 13 games with 3+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Dean Wade ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist-to-turnover ratio (6.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 24 points @ Cavaliers on October 22.
- 76ers players have recorded the equal-fewest games with 40+ points (0) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.8).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league in second-chance points (139) this season.