The Los Angeles Lakers (24-28) and Indiana Pacers (24-28) meet Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Pacers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers covered the spread as 2-point underdogs Tuesday in a 129-123 overtime win at the New York Knicks. F LeBron James had a triple-double with 28 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the 19-time All-Star moved within 89 points of breaking Kareem Adbdul-Jabbar’s career scoring record. Los Angeles is 2-7 against the spread (ATS) in its last 9 road games vs. teams with a winning percentage at home greater than .600.
The Pacers failed to cover as 8-point underdogs Sunday in a 112-100 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies. F Bennedict Mathurin scored a team-high 27 points as Indiana blew a 19-point 1st-half lead. The Pacers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games.
In the 1st meeting this season between these teams, the Pacers covered as 3.5 point underdogs in a 116-115 win at the Lakers.
According to Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, G Tyrese Haliburton (elbow, knee) is expected to return Thursday after missing 10 games.
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Lakers at Pacers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:52 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Pacers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -2.5 (-105) | Pacers +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Lakers at Pacers key injuries
Lakers
- G Patrick Beverley (knee) probable
- C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (ankle) questionable
- G Austin Reaves (hamstring) out
Pacers
- G Tyrese Haliburton (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 117, Lakers 113
Moneyline
BET PACERS (+110).
Indiana is 22-18 this season when Haliburton plays and his return to the lineup should give Indiana the confidence boost it needs to win at home after going 1-10 in its last 11 games. Indiana has won the last 2 meetings vs. Los Angeles and should be able to take advantage of a Lakers team that is coming off an overtime upset win at Madison Square Garden on national television.
Against the spread
PASS.
There is no need to buy the extra points on the Pacers when Indiana should win straight up. Bet the moneyline or total instead.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 239.5 (-115).
The Under is 5-1 in Los Angeles’ last 6 games after 1 day of rest and 4-1 in the Lakers’ last 5 after scoring more than 125 points in their previous contest. The Under is 4-0 in Indiana’s last 4 home games vs. teams with a losing road record and the Pacers should be extra motivated to play hard defensively and win now that their leading scorer has returned to the lineup.
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