The Indiana Pacers are fresh off two impressive outings on a back-to-back, managing to get a win against a shorthanded San Antonio squad before taking Atlanta to the finish line in a close loss. Now, the Pacers head back home to host one of the best teams in the NBA this season.
With just 13 games remaining, Indiana will welcome the Memphis Grizzlies for their first meeting this season. Tied for second in the Western Conference, the Grizz’s unprecedented rise behind Ja Morant and their deep roster have pushed them back to NBA contention. Unsurprisingly, they are tabbed by some as a dark horse for the title.
On the season, the Pacers are 15-19 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse and 12-12 against the West while the Grizzlies are 23-12 on the road and 16-8 against the East. Indiana ranks 16th in offensive rating and 26th in defensive rating while Memphis sits at sixth and seventh respectively, on the same departments.
Pacers vs Grizzlies Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from WynnBET (sign up with this link) have the visiting Grizzlies as -7.0 favorites on the road against the Pacers. Memphis stands as a -310 moneyline favorite while Indiana is currently a +250 moneyline underdog.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 234.0. The oddsmakers are anticipating a very high-scoring affair between both teams.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Chris Duarte
PF: Oshae Brissett
C: Isaiah Jackson
SG: Buddy Hield
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers Injury Report
Goga Bitadze (foot), Malcolm Brogdon (concussion), Lance Stephenson (ankle), and Chris Duarte (toe) are listed as game time decisions. Meanwhile, Myles Turner (foot), TJ McConnell (wrist) and TJ Warren (foot) remain sidelined. Ricky Rubio (torn ACL) is out for the season and is not with the team.
Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Pacers could be even more shorthanded back home to fight the Grizzlies, which have won three straight. Also, Memphis is at full strength, with Dillon Brooks having returned to the lineup after a lengthy absence due to injury.
Against Morant and the Grizzlies’ intimidating prowess to score inside, the Pacers’ brittle defense will probably be in for a beatdown. On the other side, Memphis has a slew of perimeter defenders to throw at Tyrese Haliburton and slow the game down to neutralize an up-tempo Indiana team. Bet on the Grizzlies to win easily.
Pacers 104, Grizzlies 119
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What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?
Saturday’s contest will air on Bally Sports Indiana (Indianapolis) and Bally Sports Southeast (Memphis) and will tip off at 7 PM ET.
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
Indiana travels to Houston after a two-day break before hosting Portland and Sacramento. Another meeting with Memphis on the road looms on the second night of a back-to-back.
Mar. 18 @ Houston
Mar. 20 vs Portland
Mar. 23 vs Sacramento
Mar. 24 @ Memphis