Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and prediction
Wednesday night's matchup between the Indiana Pacers (12-12) and Brooklyn Nets (14-12) will feature two teams that have struggled of late, each losing their last three games. Tip-off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn will be at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Pacers-Nets NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Pacers at Nets: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Money line : Pacers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Nets -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS : Pacers +2.5 (-115) | Nets -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under : 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pacers at Nets: Key injuries
Pacers
- SG Caris LeVert (medical condition) out
- SF T.J. Warren (foot) out
Nets
- SF Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) out
- SG Iman Shumpert (hamstring) out
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Pacers at Nets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Pacers 123, Nets 120
Money line (ML)
Neither of these teams has played well recently, each losing their last three games, but the Nets' performances are especially concerning, given their lack of defense. They were just stunned with a 122-111 loss to the worst team in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons, Tuesday night, and have allowed at least 120 points in nine of their last 10 games.
I like the PACERS (+110) and their presence in the paint to beat the Nets in a close one. Brooklyn simply doesn't have the interior defense to slow down the likes of PF Domantas Sabonis inside.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Nets are a league-worst 10-16 ATS and are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The Pacers own the same ATS record in their last 10 games, but they're much closer to .500 ATS for the season at 11-13.
The Nets have played down to their competition this season, and while the Pacers aren't the Pistons, Brooklyn will have trouble.
Take the PACERS +2.5 (-115) to stay within 2 points in a loss or win outright.
Over/Under (O/U)
With one of the league's top offenses and arguably the worst defense in the NBA, it's no surprise the Over is 19-7 in Nets games this season. That trend will continue Wednesday against the Pacers, who are 13th in points per game and 18th in scoring defense.
The total is high, but you should still bet the OVER 234.5 (-110), as you should in every Nets game.
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