Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers NBA Betting Prediction

NBA 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 1/18/2025

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-24) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (23-19) on Saturday, January 18th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on NBCS. The Pacers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

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The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers fell to 15-24 on the season after a 125-119 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Philadelphia was +5.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 244 points went well over the 218.5-point line.

Philadelphia got off to a slow start, trailing 30-21 after the 1st quarter. They narrowed the gap slightly in the 2nd quarter, but a strong 3rd quarter saw them outscore the Knicks 38-25 to tie the game at 85 heading into the 4th. However, they couldn’t capitalize on the momentum, as both teams scored 24 points in the final quarter.

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers improved to 23-19 on the season with a 111-100 win over the Pistons on Thursday. Indiana, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 211 points fell well short of the 230-point over/under line.

Indiana took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Detroit 40-30. They entered the 4th quarter up 92-81, and both teams scored 19 points in the final period.

76ers Offense Breakdown

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 33 points in their loss to the Knicks, adding 13 points in the 3rd quarter and another 12 in the 4th. Maxey shot just 40.6% from the field and hit 2 threes at 22.2%. Paul George contributed 26 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter, and he made 3 threes at 37.5% shooting.

Kelly Oubre added 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. The 76ers hit 13 threes, shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 50% overall field goal percentage.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

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Myles Turner knocked down 8 threes at a 72.7% clip, finishing with 28 points in the Pacers’ win over the Pistons. He hit 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Pascal Siakam added 16 of his 26 points in the 2nd quarter.

Indiana hit 13 threes as a team, shooting 43.3% from beyond the arc and 46.1% overall. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 17 points and 8 assists, adding 7 points in the 3rd quarter.

76ers Team Defense

Defensively, the 76ers struggled against the Knicks, allowing 125 points on 53% shooting. Philadelphia gave up 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 25 and 24 points, respectively.

The 76ers also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 16 threes at a 43% clip. Philadelphia sent New York to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The 76ers finished with 8 steals and 2 blocks.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the 76ers gave up 125 points to the Knicks, who shot 53% from the field. Philadelphia allowed 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 25 and 24 points, respectively.

The Knicks hit 16 threes on 43% shooting from deep. The 76ers sent New York to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. Philadelphia grabbed 24 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards, while also recording 8 steals and 2 blocks.

76ers vs Pacers Trends

  • Across the 76ers last three road games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 9-1 while going 9-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-4-1.
  • Indiana has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.

76ers vs Pacers Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Pacers, with a final score of 136-95, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers at -8.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223, and our model projects the 76ers and Pacers to reach a combined total of 231 points. Our bet is on taking the over.


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