Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

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The Philadelphia 76ers (0-2) take on the Indiana Pacers (1-1) Sunday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Pacers won last season’s series 2-1

The Pacers have struggled to start the season. After eeking out a win against the Detroit Pistons, they got blown out 123-98 by the New York Knicks on Friday. They trailed by 1 point after the first quarter, but were down 31 entering the 4th. PG Tyrese Haliburton went 0-for-7 from 3 and failed to score a point. The team 3-30 from beyond the arc.

The 76ers have started the season at less than full strength. F Paul George and C Joel Embiid are out. On Friday the 76ers faced the Toronto Raptors and kept it close in the first half, however in the 4th they trailed by 18 and lost 115-97. Philly’s defense held Toronto to 26% from beyond the arc and won the turnover battle 27-16, but it wasn’t enough.

76ers at Pacers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at11:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Pacers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +8.5 (-110) | Pacers -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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76ers at Pacers key injuries

76ers

C Joel Embiid (knee) out
F Paul George (knee) out

Pacers

C James Wiseman (achilles) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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76ers at Pacers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pacers 110, 76ers 104

Moneyline

With the 76ers roster still not at full strength it is tough to pick them on the road. While the Pacers on paper are better in most categories, after their slow start it’s tough to pick them at -350. PASS and look to the spread.

Against the spread

There is not much to like about the 76ers so far. They are 26th in shooting percentage (40.2%) and 27th in opponent shooting (50%). But the Pacers are still finding their identity this season and rank 28th in 3-point shooting (19.7%). One area where Philadelphia is excelling is their turnover differential. Their defense is enjoying the 2nd-highest turnovers/game ratio (20.5) while Indiana’s defense is 24th (13).

Until the Pacers show some dominance, I like Philly to keep things close.

LEAN 76ERS +8.5 (-110).

Over/Under

While Indiana’s 3-point shooting has been terrible, their 2-point shot has been fantastic, they lead the NBA in 2-point percentage (67.6%). On top of that Philly’s 3-point defense will push Indiana into the paint. The 76ers allow the 5th-fewest 3s.

BET UNDER 228.5 (-110).

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