The Denver Nuggets (7-3) visit the Indiana Pacers (5-5) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The Nuggets are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has a 235.5 point total.
Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Nuggets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Nuggets have -210 odds to pick up the win, while the Pacers are listed at +174 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 235.5 points.
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Nuggets vs. Pacers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ALT
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Nuggets vs. Pacers Betting Trends
The Nuggets have five wins against the spread in 10 games this year. Denver has been victorious in six of the nine contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. The Nuggets have hit the over in 50% of their opportunities this year (five times in 10 games with a set point total).
In the Pacers’ 10 games this year, they have six wins against the spread. Indiana has won 55.6% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (5-4). Pacers games this season have hit the over 50% of the time (five out of 10 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Nuggets
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic | 10 | 18.3 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Michael Porter Jr. | 9 | 15.2 | 6.7 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
Jamal Murray | 9 | 13.3 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0 | 1.7 |
Aaron Gordon | 10 | 13.1 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.8 |
Nah’Shon Hyland | 8 | 12 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
Pacers
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tyrese Haliburton | 10 | 21.7 | 5 | 9.7 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 3.1 |
Bennedict Mathurin | 10 | 19.4 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
Buddy Hield | 10 | 18.7 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 4.2 |
Myles Turner | 5 | 18.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
Jalen Smith | 10 | 11 | 8.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
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Nuggets vs. Pacers Injury Report
Nuggets: Zeke Nnaji: Doubtful (Ankle), Ish Smith: Doubtful (Calf), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
Pacers: Aaron Nesmith: Questionable (Foot), Chris Duarte: Out (Ankle), Daniel Theis: Out (Rest)
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
Denver is eighth in the NBA with 116.2 points per game so far this season. At the other end, it ranks 17th with 113.9 points allowed per contest. The Nuggets are posting 118.8 points per game at home. In away games, they are averaging 114.5 points per contest.
Denver is sinking 13.4 three-pointers per game this season (eighth-ranked in NBA), and it owns a 41.9% three-point percentage (best). When it comes to shot breakdown, the Nuggets have taken 63.5% two-pointers (accounting for 69.5% of the team’s buckets) and 36.5% three-pointers (30.5%).
What you need to know about the Indiana Pacers
Indiana is the fifth-best team in the league in points scored (117.1 per game) but third-worst in points conceded (118). At home the Pacers are putting up 119 points per game, 3.8 more than they are averaging on the road (115.2).
Beyond the arc, Indiana is second-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (15.3). It is ninth in 3-point percentage at 38%. The Pacers attempt 44.4% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 55.6% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 37.1% of the Pacers’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 62.9% are 2-pointers.
Nuggets vs. Pacers Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Pacers, and we expect that Pacers will cover the spread (Nuggets -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 235.5 points.
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