LA Lakers (43-28) vs. Indiana Pacers (42-29)
March 26, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +1.5; Over/Under: 235
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The LA Lakers and Indiana Pacers meet on Wednesday in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Magic and Bulls, and they play the Bulls, Grizzlies, and Rockets next. The Lakers have lost seven of their last 10 games and are currently the fifth seed in the West.
The LA Lakers are averaging 112.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.2 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Luka Doncic is averaging 27.2 points and 8.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer, and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Nets and Timberwolves, and they play the Wizards, Thunder, and Kings next. The Pacers have won seven of their last eight games and are currently in the fourth seed in the East.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.6 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.8 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.5 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Pacers have lost seven of their eight previous games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Lakers.
- The Lakers have won 12 of their last 15 games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the Pacers’ last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (783) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (11.0) this season.
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.5).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.1).
Pacers vs Lakers Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson.
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber.
Pacers vs Lakers Prediction
This line is a bit confusing, as you can make an argument that the Pacers are the better team when both sides are at full strength, which is close to what we’re getting here. The Lakers are coming off three bad losses, and they’re back to stinking up the joint defensively. The Pacers are one of the most explosive offenses in the league, and they’re 24-9 SU at home.
The Lakers are 2-4 SU and ATS in their last six games as a road favorite. The Pacers have won five straight games, and the offense is rolling. If the Lakers don’t figure things out quickly, this will be another tough game. At home, I expect the Pacers to win this game outright.
