The Los Angeles Lakers (46-26) and Indiana Pacers (16-56) meet Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Pacers and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0 with a 128-117 home win March 6, covering as 9-point favorites with the Over (234.5) cashing as G Luka Doncic scored 44 points
The Lakers are currently third in the Western Conference, trailing the San Antonio Spurs by 8 games for second and 1 1/2 games ahead of the fourth-place Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles is coming off a 113-110 road loss to the Detroit Pistons Monday, failing to cover as 1.5-point favorites as the Under (224.5) cashed. Doncic led the Lakers with 32 points.
The Pacers have long been eliminated from playoff contention. Indiana got a 128-126 road win over the Orlando Magic Monday, covering as 10.5-point underdogs as the Over (234.5) hit. F Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 37 points.
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Lakers at Pacers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Pacers +425 (bet $425 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -10.5 (-110) | Pacers +10.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Lakers at Pacers key injuries
Lakers
- F Rul Hachimura (calf) questionable
- G Marcus Smart (ankle) doubtful
- F Adou Thiero (knee) questionable
Pacers
- G Andrew Nembhard (calf) probable
- G Aaron Nesmith (ankle) probable
- F Pascal Siakam (knee) probable
- F Obi Toppin (foot) probable
- C Ivica Zubac (ribs) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 128, Pacers 115
AVOID.
The Lakers had a long winning streak snapped Monday, while the Pacers broke a long losing steak. Things should get back to normal for these teams in this game, so I’ll bet Los Angeles to win big on the spread.
BET LAKERSs -10.5 (-110).
This is a matchup between one of the best teams in the NBA, and one of the worst. The Lakers are 8-2 ATS over their last 10 games, while Indiana is 4-6. I expect Los Angeles to make a statement coming off a tough loss to the Pistons.
BET OVER 238.5 (-105).
These teams combined for 245 points when they played each other a couple of weeks ago. The Pacers have hit the Over in 5 straight games, and the Lakers 5-5 on the Over/Under during their last 10 games.
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