Pacers Game Tonight: Pacers vs Mavericks Odds, Injury Report, and Predictions for Jan. 29

Indiana Pacers, Maxi Kleber - Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Indiana Pacers, Maxi Kleber - Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers are coming off a win to the Oklahoma City Thunder, after facing them last night in OKC. The Pacers are now 18-32 and take on the 5th seed Dallas Mavericks.

Rick Carlisle returns to the team he spent 13 seasons with and where he was able to win a championship. The Pacers beat Dallas earlier this season while Carlisle was away for the team in the league’s health and safety protocols.

Domantas Sabonis played nearly 44 minutes last night in that overtime victory, it was also his fifth triple-double of the season. He scored 24 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Chris Duarte rolled his ankle and limped to the bench late in last night’s game, so I think he will miss this game in Dallas.

Caris LeVert struggled from the field last night, shooting 3/19 with just 10 points. Guys like Jeremy Lamb and Justin Holiday stepped up in the scoring department and will need to do so again against this Dallas team.

Holiday scored 24 points with 4 threes and lamb had 14 points of his own.

Pacers vs Mavericks Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick

The latest odds from WynnBET (sign up with this link) have the Mavericks as -10.0 favorites on the road against the Pacers. Dallas stands as a -500 moneyline favorite while Indiana is currently a +375 moneyline underdog.

The over/under for this contest has been set at 216.5. The oddsmakers are anticipating a high-scoring affair.

Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight

SF: Justin Holiday

PF: Torrey Craig

C:   Domantas Sabonis

SG: Chris Duarte

PG: Caris LeVert

Injury Report

Pacers: Domantas Sabonis (ankle) will be a game-time decision. Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Myles Turner (foot) are still listed as out. Meanwhile, TJ McConnell (wrist) and TJ Warren (foot) remain without a timetable to return. Chris Duarte and Goga Bitadze may be questionable.

Mavericks: Sterling  Brown – Out Injury/Illness – Left Foot; Soreness, Tim Hardaway Jr. – Out Injury/Illness; Fifth Metatarsal Fracture

Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction

The Pacers’ offense takes another hit if Chris Duarte is unavailable for tonight’s game. Duarte is one of their better shooting options and brings a great transition game to the Pacers.

Indiana could also be without depth at center, as Goga Bitadze had his foot stepped on in last night’s game in OKC. Isaiah Jackson did not see the floor and was instead watching two-way guard Terry Taylor, who played well.

Luka Doncic is averaging 29 points per game, 10.2 rebounds and 8.4 assists in his last 5 games played. The Mavericks are 3-2 in that span. The last time he played the Pacers, he scored 27 points and 9 assists/rebounds.

The Pacers’ injuries don’t allow enough firepower to stay in with the hot hand of Doncic and the Mavericks at this point in the season.

Pacers 98, Mavericks 109

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What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?

Wednesday’s contest will air on Bally Sports Indiana (Indianapolis) and will tip off at 7 PM ET.

Pacers Next Game and Schedule

Indiana hits the road again for a back-to-back against Oklahoma City and Dallas before returning to the Fieldhouse to host the LA Clippers and Orlando.

Jan. 31 vs LA Clippers

Feb. 02 vs Orlando

Feb. 04 vs Chicago

Feb. 06 at Cleveland