The Indiana Pacers (1-2) will face the Philadelphia 76ers (0-3) on Monday at the Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers recorded their 1st win of the season on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, covering the 1.5-point spread in a 124-115 victory. Rookie F Bennedict Mathurin has been a bright spot for Indiana to begin the season with averages of 24 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game in the first 3 games.
The 76ers have had a disastrous start to the season with 3 consecutive losses, including a disappointing 114-105 loss to the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Philadelphia has gotten a solid start from veteran G James Harden, who is averaging 26 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game.
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Pacers at 76ers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | 76ers -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +11.5 (-108) | 76ers -11.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pacers at 76ers key injuries
Pacers
- F Daniel Theis (knee) out
- C Myles Turner (ankle) out
76ers
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at 76ers picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 118, Pacers 111
Moneyline
Just AVOID wagering on the moneyline in this contest with the 76ers being massive favorites at home. Taking Philadelphia straight up isn’t worth the risk given the minimal return you’ll receive if the 76ers defeat the Pacers.
Against the spread
PACERS +11.5 (-108) is where I’ll go in this game with Indiana playing competitive basketball to begin the season. Meanwhile, the 76ers have yet to show they can win handily against the inferior teams in the NBA after losing to the Spurs in their last game.
The Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings with the 76ers. On top of that, Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games.
Over/Under
Give me OVER 229.5 (-110) as the Pacers have capable scorers while C Joel Embiid should have no issues scoring with Turner ruled out. The 76ers have also gotten solid contributions from Harden and G Tyrese Maxey to begin the season.
The Over is 9-1 in Indiana’s last 10 games overall. Also, the Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between these 2 teams and the Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings when the Pacers face the 76ers in Philadelphia.
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