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The Los Angeles Lakers (41-32) will try to build on a five-game winning stretch when visiting the Indiana Pacers (41-33) on March 29, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Pacers are a 4-point favorite against the Lakers when Pacers and Lakers square off. The matchup features an over/under of 244.5.
Pacers vs. Lakers Odds
Point Spread for Pacers vs. Lakers
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with oddsmakers listing the Pacers as the favorite.
Indiana vs. Los Angeles Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Indiana has -180 odds to win the game, while Los Angeles is listed at +150 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 244.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: BSIN
Pacers vs. Lakers Betting Trends
The Pacers have covered the spread in a matchup 39 times this season (39-32-3). Indiana has entered the game as favorites 37 times this season and won 21, or 56.8%, of those games. This season, Pacers games have hit the over 36 times out of 73 chances.
The Lakers have covered the spread 34 times this season (34-39-0). Los Angeles has won in 14, or 45.2%, of the 31 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. This season, 41 of the Lakers’ games have gone over the point total.
Pacers vs. Lakers Key Players to Watch
Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton posts 20.3 points, 3.9 boards and 11.0 assists per game, making 47.6% of shots from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc with 2.8 made 3-pointers per game. Myles Turner posts 17.0 points, 6.9 boards and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 52.0% from the field and 35.5% from downtown, with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest. Pascal Siakam posts 22.2 points, 6.3 boards and 4.8 assists per contest, shooting 52.2% from the field and 31.7% from downtown, with 1.2 made 3-pointers per contest. Aaron Nesmith’s numbers for the season are 12.2 points, 3.8 boards and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 49.2% from the floor and 43.4% from downtown (seventh in league), with 2.0 made 3-pointers per contest.
Lakers
Anthony Davis averages 24.7 points, 12.6 boards and 3.6 assists, making 55.3% of his shots from the floor. LeBron James provides 25.3 points, 7.3 boards and 8.1 assists per game, plus 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks. The Lakers get 16.1 points, 4.3 boards and 5.6 assists per game from Austin Reaves. The Lakers receive 18.2 points, 3.0 boards and 6.4 assists per game from D’Angelo Russell.
What you need to know about the Pacers
The Pacers have had to count on their offense, which ranks best in the NBA (122.9 points per game), as they rank second-worst in the league on defense with only 120.9 points allowed per contest. While the Pacers rank in the bottom five in the NBA in rebounds per game with 41.4 (third-worst), they rank 15th in the league with 43.6 rebounds allowed per game. The Pacers have been one of the top teams in the league in terms of assists, as they are averaging 30.6 per game (best in NBA).
Indiana is posting 125.1 points per game in home games. In road games, it is averaging 120.8 points per contest. Indiana is 11th in the NBA with 13.3 three-pointers per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks ninth with a 37.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Indiana ranks best in the NBA by giving up 10.9 threes per game. In terms of three-point percentage allowed, it ranks 20th in the league at 37.1%.
The Pacers are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests. Three of Indiana’s past 10 contests have hit the over. The Pacers’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, racking up 120.7 points a contest compared to the 122.9 they’ve averaged this season. Indiana’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (115.3) is 5.6 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (120.9).
What you need to know about the Lakers
In 2023-24, the Lakers are seventh in the league offensively (118.1 points scored per game) and 23rd defensively (117.8 points conceded). Los Angeles is 18th in the NBA in rebounds per game (43.0) and 21st in rebounds allowed (44.4). This season the Lakers are ranked sixth in the NBA in assists at 28.6 per game.
The Lakers are putting up more points at home (119.1 per game) than on the road (116.9). At 11.8 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 38.0% from downtown, the Lakers are 22nd and sixth in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. In 2023-24, Los Angeles is third-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers allowed (14.2 per game) and 22nd in defensive 3-point percentage (37.3%).
The Lakers have gone 7-3 in their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span. Los Angeles has hit the over in eight of its last 10 contests. Los Angeles is scoring 124.2 points per game in its past 10 games, which is 6.1 more than its average for the season (118.1). The Lakers have fared worse defensively over their past 10 games, surrendering 120.1 points per contest, 2.3 more points their than season average of 117.8.
Pacers vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Pacers, and we expect that Pacers will cover the spread (Pacers -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 244.5 points.
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