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The Los Angeles Lakers (14-9) will look to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Indiana Pacers (12-8) on December 9, 2023. The Pacers have also taken three games in a row.
The Lakers are a 4-point favorite against the Pacers when Lakers and Pacers square off. The matchup features an over/under of 243.
Lakers vs. Pacers Odds
Point Spread for Lakers vs. Pacers
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with oddsmakers listing the Lakers as the favorite.
Los Angeles vs. Indiana Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Los Angeles has -180 odds to win the game, while Indiana is listed at +150 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 243 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
- TV: ABC
Lakers vs. Pacers Betting Trends
The Lakers have covered the spread 11 times this season (11-12-0). Los Angeles has won 12, or 80%, of the 15 games it has played as the favorite this season. Lakers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under nine times out of 20 chances this season.
The Pacers have covered the spread 12 times in 20 games with a set spread. Indiana has been victorious in seven of the 10 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season. Games involving the Pacers have hit the over 16 times this year.
Lakers vs. Pacers Key Players to Watch
Lakers
Anthony Davis’ numbers for the season are 22.9 points, 3.3 assists and 12.5 boards per contest. LeBron James’ numbers for the season are 24.4 points, 7.6 boards and 6.4 assists per contest, shooting 55.1% from the field and 38.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game. D’Angelo Russell’s numbers on the season are 17.1 points, 6.6 assists and 3.4 boards per game. Austin Reaves averages 13.7 points, 4.7 boards and 4.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocks.
Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton averages 27.0 points, 3.6 boards and 11.8 assists, making 51.9% of his shots from the floor and 44.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.9 triples per contest (second in league). Myles Turner averages 16.6 points, 7.8 boards and 1.4 assists, making 51.2% of his shots from the field and 32.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 triples per contest. The Pacers receive 12.7 points per game from Bruce Brown, plus 4.2 boards and 2.8 assists. The Pacers receive 13.2 points, 2.9 boards and 2.7 assists per game from Buddy Hield.
What you need to know about the Lakers
The Lakers are scoring 113.1 points per game (17th-ranked in NBA) this season, while ceding 112.0 points per contest (10th-ranked). The Lakers are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game (11th-ranked in league). They are ceding 44.9 rebounds per contest (22nd-ranked). The Lakers are delivering 26.3 assists per game, which ranks them eighth in the NBA in 2023-24.
Los Angeles puts up 114.9 points per game in home games, compared to 111.2 points per game in away games, a difference of 3.7 points per contest. Los Angeles has been missing the mark when it comes to three-pointers this year, ranking third-worst in the NBA in treys made per game (10.2) and fifth-worst in three-point percentage (34.3%). With 13.5 treys conceded per game, Los Angeles ranks 20th in the NBA. It is allowing a 36.0% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 11th in the league.
The Lakers are 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 games. Los Angeles has gone over the total in four of its last 10 games. On offense, the Lakers have picked up their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 114.1 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 113.1 they’ve racked up over the course of this year. Los Angeles’ defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has given up 108.9 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 112.0 points per game its opponents average this season.
What you need to know about the Pacers
In 2023-24, the Pacers are best in the NBA offensively (128.4 points scored per game) but second-worst defensively (124.9 points conceded). On the glass, Indiana is second-worst in the league in rebounds (40.1 per game). It is 15th in rebounds conceded (43.8 per game). At 30.2 assists per game, the Pacers are best in the league.
The Pacers average 126.7 points per game at home, and 131.0 away. Beyond the arc, the Pacers are third-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (14.8). They are sixth in 3-point percentage at 38.1%. Indiana is the best team in the league in 3-pointers allowed (10.2 per game) but third-worst in 3-point percentage defensively (38.9%).
The Pacers are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their past 10 games. Seven of Indiana’s last 10 contests have gone over the total. While Indiana is posting 128.4 points per game in 2023-24, it has improved that mark in its previous 10 games, producing 130.8 a contest. The Pacers are allowing 126.7 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 1.8 more points than they are allowing for the season (124.9).
Lakers vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Lakers, and we project that Pacers will cover the spread (Lakers -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 243 points.
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