Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Trail Blazers and Pacers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Trail Blazers are currently 7-11.
  • Defensively, Portland are giving up 113.6 points per game.
  • The Trail Blazers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers play host to the Trail Blazers with a 8-10 record.
  • Defensively, Indiana are giving up 117.7 points per game.
  • The Pacers are coming off a 114-110 win vs. the Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Pacers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-523) will host the Blazers (+395) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line is 232.

Portland is 7-11 on the year and 13th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Indiana is 8-10 and currently 7th in the East. The Pacers are also riding a two-game win streak.

Trail Blazers vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27th
  • Betting Odds IND -10.5, POR +395 | IND -523 O/U 232

Trail Blazers Preview: Can the Trail Blazers Pull Off a Road Win?

The Trail Blazers fell to 7-11 on the season after a 123-98 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday. Portland, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 221 points fell short of the 232-point O/U line.

Portland trailed 36-24 after the 1st quarter but showed signs of life by edging Memphis 30-29 in the 2nd. However, the Grizzlies pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Blazers 27-21, and sealed the game by winning the 4th quarter 31-23.

The Trail Blazers struggled offensively in their loss to the Grizzlies, scoring just 98 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. They connected on only 8 three-pointers, shooting 17.4% from beyond the arc.

Deni Avdija led Portland with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe added 15 points. Dalano Banton and Jerami Grant each contributed 11 points, with Grant scoring 9 of his points in the first quarter.

Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled against the Grizzlies, giving up 123 points on 49% shooting. Portland allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 4th, with Memphis scoring 29 in the 2nd and 27 in the 3rd.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 12 threes at a 42% clip. Portland also sent Memphis to the line 34 times, where they made 25 free throws. The Trail Blazers gave up 16 offensive rebounds but did record 10 steals and 7 blocks.

Pacers Preview: Can the Pacers Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Portland’s season record dropped to 7-11 after a 123-98 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday. The Trail Blazers entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 232-point O/U line.

Portland fell behind early, trailing 36-24 after the 1st quarter. They edged Memphis 30-29 in the 2nd quarter but couldn’t sustain momentum. The Grizzlies extended their lead to 92-75 by the end of the 3rd quarter and outscored Portland 31-23 in the 4th.

Tyrese Haliburton's 34-point, 13-assist performance, featuring 9 made threes at a 50% clip, powered the Pacers to a win over the Pelicans. As a team, Indiana hit 17 threes, shooting 36.2% from deep and 47.3% overall from the field.

Myles Turner added 17 points, including 7 in the 4th quarter, while Pascal Siakam contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds. Haliburton scored 10 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, helping the Pacers secure the victory.

Despite allowing 110 points on 51% shooting, the Pacers' defense held strong from beyond the arc, limiting the Pelicans to just 9 made threes on 27% shooting. Indiana gave up 32 points in the 2nd quarter but kept New Orleans to 27 points in the 4th to secure the win.

The Pacers sent the Pelicans to the line 19 times, where they converted 11 free throws. Indiana also controlled the boards, giving up 8 offensive rebounds, while adding 10 steals and 2 blocks.

Trail Blazers vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 98 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last three games at home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 1-3-1 against the spread.

Trail Blazers vs Pacers Prediction

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