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The Los Angeles Lakers (43-28) and Indiana Pacers (42-29) meet Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0, winning 124-117 at home on Feb. 8
The Lakers dropped their third straight game Monday night, losing 118-106 to the Orlando Magic. They failed to cover as a 4-point road favorite as the Over (217.5) hit. G Luka Doncic led with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, while F LeBron James added 24 points.
The Pacers picked up their fifth straight win Monday night, taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103. They covered as a 2-point home underdog as the Under (231) hit. G Tyrese Haliburton led with 24 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block. F Obi Toppin contributed 20 points off the bench.
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 Wednesday at 10:32 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Pacers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +1.5 (-118) | Pacers -1.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Lakers at Pacers key injuries
Lakers
- F Rui Hachimura (patellar) probable
- F LeBron James (groin) probable
- F Maxi Kleber (patellar) probable
Pacers
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 120, Lakers 112
Moneyline
BET PACERS (-115).
The Pacers are red-hot, winning 5 straight games and 7 of theit last 8 contests. Defense has been the key for the Pacers, holding their last 3 opponents to just 101.6 points per game (PPG). Haliburton has been dominant in March, averaging 19.6 PPG and 12.1 assists while controlling the offense.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles is struggling on both ends, scoring just 103.3 PPG while giving up 127.3 PPG over its last 3 games. Doncic has been outstanding, averaging 31.2 PPG in March, but it hasn’t been enough as the Lakers have lost 5 of its last 7 games.
Indiana has been tough to beat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, posting a 24-9 home record and going 4-0 during its current homestand, which wraps up Wednesday against Los Angeles. The Pacers are playing too well right now— expect the streak to continue. Take Indiana to win.
Against the spread
PASS.
I’m not going to play with this small spread, I’ll just keep my wager to the moneyline.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 235.5 (-110).
The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 matchups between these teams. While Los Angeles has gone Over in 4 of its last 5 games, scoring has been an issue lately. Indiana has been trending Under, staying below the total in 7 of its last 10 contests. With a high total set for this game, the Under looks like the right play.
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