The Indiana Pacers (27-15) visit Pepsi Center Sunday to take on the Denver Nuggets (29-12). Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 8 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Pacers-Nuggets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Pacers at Nuggets: Key injuries
Pacers
- SG Jeremy Lamb (hip) questionable
- SG Victor Oladipo (knee) out
Nuggets
- PF Paul Millsap (knee) out
- SG Gary Harris (thigh) out
- PG Jamal Murray (ankle) out
Pacers at Nuggets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Nuggets 110, Pacers 106
Moneyline (ML)
The NUGGETS (-121) are slight moneyline favorites at home Sunday evening. They have been a fantastic home team this season, winning 17 of their 22 games at Pepsi Center. The Pacers, on the other hand, have been just average on the road winning 10 of 20 contests. Given how dominant Denver has been at home this season, I like the Nuggets on the moneyline.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The NUGGETS (-1.5, -106) are one-basket favorites. While Denver will be missing several key pieces tonight, they’re still difficult to beat at home. And given a spread that low, it’s tough to see Indiana keeping it that close. I like the Nuggets to cover the spread and win by at least 2 points Sunday.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this matchup is set at 213.5 points, which make sense given the caliber of defenses on both sides. The Nuggets are the league’s third-ranked scoring defense, allowing just over 105 points per game. The Pacers currently rank seventh in scoring defense as they allow just over 106 points per contest. Given the two averages here, I actually like the OVER 213.5 (-106) to hit as both teams should score into the 100s.
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