Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup

Check out our 76ers vs. Pacers prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

  • The 76ers face Indiana with a record of 15-24.
  • Defensively, Philadelphia are giving up 111.2 points per game.
  • The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers will be hosting the 76ers and hold a 23-19 record.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (6th).
  • The Pacers are coming off a 111-100 win vs. the 76ers.

76ers vs Pacers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the 11th ranked 76ers (15-24) will look to snap their four-game losing streak against the favored Pacers (23-19) in a conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 223 points.

Indiana (-334) is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia (+267) is 3rd in the Atlantic Division. NBCS will broadcast this game live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

76ers vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Saturday, January 18th
  • Betting Odds IND -8.5, PHI +267 | IND -334 O/U 223

76ers Preview: Will the 76ers Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Philadelphia's season record dropped to 15-24 after a 125-119 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. The 76ers, who were +5.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 244.5 exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 25.5 points.

After falling behind early, losing the 1st quarter 30-21 and the 2nd 30-26, the 76ers rallied in the 3rd, outscoring the Knicks 38-25 to tie the game at 85-85 heading into the 4th. However, they couldn’t capitalize on the momentum, as both teams scored 24 points in the final quarter.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 33 points in their 125-119 loss to the Knicks, adding 13 points in the 3rd quarter and another 12 in the 4th. Maxey shot just 40.6% from the field and hit 2 threes at 22.2%.

Paul George contributed 26 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd, and Kelly Oubre added 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 63.6%. The 76ers shot 50% from the field and made 13 threes at a 37.1% rate.

Despite tightening up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, the 76ers couldn't overcome their early struggles, allowing 125 points in a loss to the Knicks. Philadelphia gave up 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters before holding New York to 25 in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th.

The 76ers had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Knicks shot 53% from the field, including 43% from beyond the arc, with 16 threes. Philadelphia also sent New York to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The 76ers recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

Pacers Preview: Will Indiana Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Philadelphia fell to 15-24 on the season after a 125-119 home loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. The 76ers were +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 244, surpassing the O/U line of 218.5 by 25.5 points.

Philadelphia's strong 3rd quarter, where they outscored New York 38-25, brought the game to 85-85 heading into the 4th. However, they couldn't capitalize, as both teams scored 24 points in the final quarter.

Myles Turner knocked down 8 threes at a 72.7% clip, leading the Pacers with 28 points in their win over the Pistons. He hit 11 of those points in the opening quarter, while Pascal Siakam added 16 of his 26 points in the 2nd quarter.

Overall, the Pacers shot 43.3% from deep, making 13 threes, while their overall field goal percentage was 46.1%. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 17 points and 8 assists, with 7 points coming in the 3rd quarter.

The Pacers' defense was solid in their win over the Pistons, holding them to 100 points. Indiana gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing 25 points, and had their best defensive effort in the 4th, where they allowed just 19 points.

Indiana held Detroit to 39% shooting from the field and just 25% from beyond the arc, where the Pistons made only 9 threes. The Pacers also recorded 13 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

76ers vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
  • The Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last home games and 5-0 straight-up.
  • The last three games that Philadelphia was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

76ers vs Pacers Prediction

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