76ers vs. Pacers prediction, odds, pick, spread

We’re ready for another prediction and pick for today’s NBA roster as we return to the Eastern Conference for this matchup between familiar opponents. The Philadelphia 76ers (15-24) will visit Indiana Pacers (23-19) with their season series tied at 1-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with 76ers-Pacers forecast and pick.

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently ranked 11th in the East and recently fell 125-119 to the New York Knicks. The loss marked their fourth straight loss as they went just 3-7 in their last 10 games. They will be looking to bounce back against the rival Pacers as heavy underdogs in the bookies.

The Indiana Pacers are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference, defeating the Detroit Pistons 111-100 in the last game. They are one of the NBA’s hottest teams right now, going 8-2 in their last 10 games and beating the 76ers 121-107 during their last meeting. They will be looking to defend their home turf as betting favourites.

Here’s 76ers-Pacers NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

NBA odds: 76ers-Pacers odds

Philadelphia 76ers: +9.5 (-106)

Moneiline: +320

Indiana Pacers: -9.5 (-114)

Moneilines: -405

More: 225. (-110)

Under: 225 (-110)

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Why the 76ers could cover the spread/win

The Philadelphia 76ers are back in disarray after seeing a brief period of continued success with Joel Embiid active in the lineup. Well, Embiid is out of the lineup again and will be out for another week with knee swelling. While the 76ers manage to stay competitive behind the efforts of Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, the consistency with their franchise star coming in and out of the lineup ended up hurting this team more than it helped.

The 76ers severely lack production on the defensive end without Embiid, and aside from his size, they don’t have much depth to offer a similar look in the paint. With two starters and three bench players officially listed as ‘out’, the 76ers are struggling to find bodies to step into the game and remain competitive. It doesn’t look like things will get much better in the upcoming games, but they’re certainly happy to see the All-Star break on the horizon and get some much-needed rest.

Why the Pacers could cover the spread/win

The Pacers have played extremely well over the last 10 games and we are seeing Tyrese Halliburton return to his playoff performances of a year ago. Over the last 10 games, he has averaged 20.5 PPG, 9 APG and 3.9 RPG. After carrying the goals for most of the first season, we see him return to a much better role and spread the ball while pushing it in transition. They are a far better team when he plays like that and will certainly try to run the 76ers off their home floor in this one.

While the 76ers have their last 10 games on a straight streak, Indiana has gone 6-4 ATS and they are coming off the back of an 11-7 record at home. Pascal Siakam should see some openings driving to the paint, and Myles Turner should be free to work in the paint and grab the most rebounds without Embiid on the floor.

Final 76ers-Pacers Prediction & Pick

Both teams are going in opposite directions and we haven’t liked what we’ve seen from Philly over the last four games. The Pacers, on the other hand, play at a fast pace and spread the ball around effectively. The 76ers have a 10 game lead, but it’s Indiana that comes into this game with all the momentum.

The Pacers are 21-20 ATS this season and with all the injuries on the 76ers roster, the Pacers have to be our pick to cover the spread this season.

Final forecast 76ers-Pacers and pick: Indiana Pacers -9.5 (-114)