The Portland Trail Blazers (19-18) battle the Indiana Pacers (21-18) Friday. Tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Pacers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Trail Blazers lost 113-106 to the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, failing to cover as 1.5-point road favorites. The Blazers have been solid for bettors, posting a 22-15 against-the-spread (ATS) record this season but have covered just 2 of their last 7 games. Portland is also 2-5 straight up over that span. The Blazers’ strength is offense, ranking 3rd in 3-point field goal percentage (38.2%).
The Pacers lost 129-126 in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, but covered as 5-point underdogs. Indiana is 24-15 ATS on the season and has covered 5 games in a row and 7 of its last 8. The Pacers are 4-1 straight up over their last 5. They’re also a strong shooting team, ranking 7th in 3-point field goal percentage (37.2%).
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Trail Blazers 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 8:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Pacers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +1.5 (-110) | Pacers -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Trail Blazers at Pacers key injuries
Trail Blazers
- F Jerami Grant (quad) questionable
- C Jusuf Nurkic (illness) probable
Pacers
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Trail Blazers at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 121, Trail Blazers 118
Moneyline
LEAN PACERS (-125).
While I don’t love the value, Indiana has three 1-point wins this season, so this is the more comfortable side given the tight spread. The Pacers are 13-7 straight up — and have won 4 straight — at home.
Portland is 10-12 on the road and hasn’t been playing its best basketball as of late. The presence of Pacers shot-blocking C Myles Turner should give fits to the Blazers’ top-scoring options, G Damian Lillard and Grant, the latter of which may not play.
Considering the recent trends for both teams, back the PACERS (-125) to win here.
Against the spread
PASS.
Take the juice and play Indiana to win outright.
Over/Under
BET OVER 235.5 (-108).
The Pacers rank 8th in pace, and although Portland sits 25th, on the road, it may lean towards a more Indiana-style game.
The Blazers have 3 players all averaging over 22 points per game, so the scoring options are there. The Pacers have gone Over the projected total in 5 straight games and have scored more than 120 points in all 5.
These teams rank 26th (Indiana) and 17th (Portland) in opponents’ 3-point shooting percentage, so both are strong offensively yet aren’t terrific at defending the 3, a recipe for points to come in bunches.
Back the OVER 235.5 (-108).
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