Indiana Pacers (10-15) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7-15)
December 13, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers -6.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Hornets, beat the Bulls, and they play the Pelicans, Suns, and Kings next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 118.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Benedict Mathurin is averaging 17.8 points and 6.3 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Magic and Bulls, and they play the Hornets, Cavs, and Spurs next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 105.2 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.3 points and 5.2 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 22 points and 8.4 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have won seven of their last eight games against the Pacers at Wells Fargo Center.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven games between the Pacers and 76ers has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Joel Embiid ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (97.4%) this season.
- Tyrese Maxey ranks T4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Myles Turner ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.
- Tyrese Haliburton ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.8).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (37.9).
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (239) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (9.6) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers don’t have my full trust just because they’ve won 4 of their last 5 games, but they’re getting healthier and this is the best ball they’ve played in quite some time. The Indiana Pacers are one of the most disappointing teams in the league, and they’re 8-16-1 ATS on the season. The Pacers are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games. This is a fade of the Pacers more than the support of the 76ers. I’ll lay the points with Philly.
