Pacers vs Nets Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Pacers, who are down Zuback, McConnell, and Haliburton. However, as I’ve said from the start, the Nets are possibly the only team in the NBA that lacks real direction, and there’s no upside with this group. The Nets just aren’t good on either side of the ball, and it’s led to a winless record through five games. The Nets also don’t cover enough numbers to counter the SU losses.
Even with half a rotation, the Pacers have enough, along with home court, to win this game. The Pacers have also won 6 of the last 7 games against the Nets as it is. I have no betting interest in the Nets and will continue to fade them probably for much of the entire NBA season. Give me the Pacers and the small number.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Pistons and Celtics, and they play the Knicks next. The Nets have lost 5 straight games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 21 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 20.8 points and 7 rebounds. Moritz Wagner is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Brown Jr. is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the 76ers and Heat, and they play the Hawks next. The Pacers have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 21.8 points and 4.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Obi Toppin is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 3.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 10 road games.
- The favorites have won 23 of the Nets’ last 24 games.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Pacers.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Pacers have lost 16 of their last 17 home games.
- The road team has won each of the last four games between the Nets and Pacers.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Nets and Pacers.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight games as favorites against the Nets have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last five games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Andrew Nembhard ranks T1st amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (8.0) this season.
- Pascal Siakam ranks T5th amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (12.7) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Julius Randle is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team in points, rebounds, and assists this season.
- Moritz Wagner ranks T4th amongst qualified players for 3P% (58.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers have used five different starting fives this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Pacers rank 2nd in the league for assists per game this season (29.2).
- The Nets rank 30th for points in the paint per game (39.2) this season.
- The Nets rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.6).