Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Check out our free Pacers vs Nets prediction for this NBA matchup in Brooklyn. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Pacers travel take on the Nets at 9-13.
  • Defensively, Indiana are giving up 119.1 points per game.
  • The Pacers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.
  • The Nets will be hosting the Pacers and hold a 9-13 record.
  • Defensively, Brooklyn are giving up 114.7 points per game.
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.

Pacers vs Nets Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-133) will take on the Nets (+112) in a matchup between two teams on three-game losing streaks. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 227.5.

This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES.

Pacers vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Wednesday, December 4th
  • Betting Odds IND -2, IND -133 | BKN +112 O/U 227.5

Pacers Preview: Do the Pacers Stand a Chance in Brooklyn?

The Pacers fell to 9-13 on the season after a 122-111 road loss to the Raptors on Tuesday. Indiana entered the game as 2.5-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread, and the combined score of 233 points was just under the 236.5-point total.

A key moment came when the Raptors went on a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 31-23 to 43-23. Indiana battled back, winning the third quarter 36-28, but they couldn’t close the gap in the fourth, where they were outscored 29-27.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 30 points and 6 assists in their loss to the Raptors, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 44.4%. Myles Turner also made 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep and finishing with 16 points.

The Pacers shot 45.2% from the field, with 12 made threes at a 40% clip. T.J. McConnell scored 12 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Haliburton had 12 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Pacers struggled against the Raptors, giving up 122 points on 54% shooting. Indiana allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd, with Toronto scoring 28 in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers allowed 13 threes on 39% shooting. They sent the Raptors to the line 29 times, where Toronto made 21 free throws. Indiana gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Nets Preview: Can the Nets Lock in a Home Win?

The Pacers fell to 9-13 on the season after a 122-111 road loss to the Raptors on Tuesday. Indiana, who entered the game as 2.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 233 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 236.5.

Toronto took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 31-23 to 43-23. Indiana fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Raptors 36-28, but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were down 93-84 entering the final period.

In their 128-102 loss to the Bulls, the Nets shot just 40% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Dariq Whitehead led Brooklyn with 18 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip, and added 9 points in the 4th quarter.

Dennis Schröder contributed 16 points and 10 assists, scoring 8 points in the 3rd quarter. Tyrese Martin added 15 points, including 7 in the final period, while Shake Milton scored 8 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Nets struggled defensively against the Bulls, giving up 128 points on 52% shooting. After allowing 29 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, things got worse in the 3rd and 4th, where they gave up 36 points in each quarter.

Brooklyn did manage to limit Chicago's three-point shooting, holding them to 34% with 16 made threes. The Nets also sent the Bulls to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

Pacers vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last three home games, Brooklyn has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 121. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 0-4-1.

Pacers vs Nets Prediction

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