The Indiana Pacers (10-15) travel to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (7-15) on Friday, December 13th. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. The 76ers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pacers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pacers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Pacers vs 76ers

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 113-109 loss to the Hornets on Sunday, the Pacers are now 10-15 this season. Indiana was favored by 11.5 points at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 222.5, and the teams combined for 222 points, just missing the over/under line.

Indiana trailed 28-24 after the 1st quarter but edged Charlotte 38-35 in the 2nd. Both teams scored 20 points in the 3rd, and the Hornets outscored the Pacers 30-27 in the 4th to seal the win.

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers improved to 7-15 on the season with a 108-100 win over the Bulls on Sunday. Philadelphia, favored by 3 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 208 points fell well short of the 236.5 O/U line.

After the Bulls went on a 10-0 run early, the 76ers responded by dominating the 2nd quarter, outscoring Chicago 39-17. Philadelphia entered the 4th quarter with an 88-79 lead and held on for the win, despite being outscored 21-20 in the final period.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

T.J. McConnell led the Pacers with 30 points and 6 assists in their 113-109 loss to the Hornets, shooting 73.7% from the field. Jarace Walker added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% rate, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 11 points despite shooting just 36.4%.

As a team, Indiana connected on 12 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 51.2%. McConnell scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Mathurin added 7 in the final period.

76ers Offense Breakdown

Joel Embiid’s 31 points and 12 rebounds led the 76ers to a win over the Bulls, with 19 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter. Tyrese Maxey contributed 25 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds, scoring 12 points in the 3rd quarter.

Philadelphia shot 46.7% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes, making 9 in total. Paul George and Kelly Oubre each added 12 points in the victory.

Pacers Team Defense

The Pacers gave up 113 points to the Hornets on Sunday, with their toughest stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 35 points. They tightened up in the 3rd, holding Charlotte to just 20 points, but a 30-point 4th quarter from the Hornets sealed the loss for Indiana.

Defensively, the Pacers allowed the Hornets to shoot 51% from the field, including 48% from beyond the arc, where Charlotte hit 14 threes. Indiana sent the Hornets to the line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws. The Pacers finished with 9 steals and 7 blocks.

76ers Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 35 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 20. Overall, they allowed 113 points on 51% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Hornets hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. The Pacers sent Charlotte to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws. Indiana also gave up 10 offensive rebounds but recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Pacers vs 76ers Trends

• Across the Pacers last five road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
• The 76ers are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
• Philadelphia has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Pacers vs 76ers Prediction

We’re calling a win for the 76ers, with a final score of 146-115, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the 76ers at -6.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 226 and our model has the Pacers and 76ers finishing with a combined 261 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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