Los Angeles Lakers (42-32) vs. Indiana Pacers (41-34)
March 29, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -3; Over/Under: +240
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The LA Lakers and Indiana Pacers meet Friday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Lakers vs Pacers prediction.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers are coming off wins over the Hawks, 76ers, Pacers, Bucks, and Grizzlies. The LA Lakers are averaging 118.1 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.3 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.7 points and 12.6 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers recently beat the Clippers while losing to the Lakers and Bulls. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 122.9 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 120.9 points on 49.9 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.4 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.3 points and 3.9 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 10 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Eight of the Pacers’ last nine games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 14 games as underdogs following a road win.
- Each of the Lakers’ last five road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Lakers vs Pacers prediction
I’m assuming this line is oddsmakers protecting themselves, with AD and LeBron listed as questionable. But they’ve been questionable for much of the season and play more times than not. The Lakers have won 5 straight games and are not only moving up in the play-in tournament, but they have a chance at a top-6 seed if they can keep this up. This is some of the most consistent ball the Lakers have played all year, and getting them as an underdog feels like a steal. The Lakers have beaten the Pacers twice this season, already, including a game less than a week ago where they scored 150 points. Give me the free bucket with the Lakers.
