Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Pacers vs Nets prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Brooklyn.

  • The Pacers hold a 18-18 record so far.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (5th).
  • The Pacers are coming off a 126-108 win vs. the Nets.
  • The Nets are at 13-22.
  • Defensively, Brooklyn are giving up 113.5 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 (-418) will take on the Nets (+324) in a matchup between the 8th ranked team in the East and the 12th ranked team in the East. Indiana is currently on a two-game winning streak and is favored by 9.5 points. The over/under line for this game is 222.5.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The game 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: Monday, January 6th
  • Betting Odds IND -9.5, IND -418 | BKN +324 O/U 222.5

Pacers Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Indiana?

On Saturday, the Pacers evened their season record at 18-18 with a 126-108 home win over the Suns. Indiana, favored by 3 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 234 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 235.5.

After a tight first half, the Pacers took control by outscoring the Suns 40-28 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a 96-84 lead and finished strong, holding Phoenix to 24 points while adding 30 of their own.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to a 126-108 win over the Suns, hitting 5 threes and finishing with 27 points and 8 assists. He scored 11 points in the 4th quarter and added 9 in the 1st.

Indiana made 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 47.9% overall. Myles Turner contributed 20 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter.

Despite allowing the Suns to shoot 48% from the field, the Pacers held them to 108 points, thanks to a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they gave up just 24 points. Indiana allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, and 28 in the 3rd.

The Pacers limited the Suns to 12 made threes on 40% shooting. Phoenix also went 20/21 from the free-throw line. Indiana gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Nets Preview: No Pressure for Brooklyn as Home Dogs

Indiana moved to 18-18 on the season with a 126-108 win over the Suns on Saturday. Playing at home, the Pacers were favored by 3 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 234 fell just short of the 235.5 O/U line.

After a tight first half, Indiana broke the game open by outscoring Phoenix 40-28 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th with a 96-84 lead and closed out the game by holding the Suns to 24 points in the final period while scoring 30 of their own.

In their 123-94 loss to the 76ers, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 41.5% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range. Ziaire Williams led the team with 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip and shooting 75% overall.

Tyrese Martin added 16 points, while Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Johnson scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, and Jalen Wilson also added 9 of his 11 points in the final period.

The Nets struggled defensively on Saturday, allowing 123 points to the 76ers, who shot 51% from the field. Brooklyn gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, with Philadelphia adding 32 more in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers hit 15 threes at a 37% rate. The Nets sent them to the line 30 times, where they made 24 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-6-1.

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