The Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs. 76ers prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs. 76ers pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Pelicans, beat the Timberwolves, and play the Heat next. The 76ers have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.9 points and 6.8 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.6 points and 7.5 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Wizards and Mavs, and they play the Hornets next. The Pacers have lost 7 of their last 9 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.2 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.7 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.4 points and 3 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won seven of their last eight games against Pacers teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost nine of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in 12 of their last 15 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that hold a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the 76ers’ last nine games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.5) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- VJ Edgecombe is one of only 10 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for offensive rating this season (109.7).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.3).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (70.2%).
Pacers vs 76ers Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, Ivica Zubac, Obi Toppin, Pascal Siakam, and Johnny Furphy. Aaron Nesmith, T.J. McConnell, and Micah Potter are questionable.
Joel Embiid is questionable for the 76ers.
Pacers vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers should be big favorites over a bad and banged-up Pacers squad, but I’m not laying this massive number. The 76ers have lost 5 of their last 7 games, and the offense has been hit or miss. The Pacers have issues of their own, but they’re at home, where 10 of their 15 wins have come. I need to see the 76ers get it together with multiple games before I can show them attention in the huge favorite role. It’s Pacers and the points or pass for me. This line is thick.