Last night’s road-trip opener against the shorthanded LA Clippers did not go too well for the Indiana Pacers, with the team falling victim to Ivica Zubac’s monstrous 31-point, 29-rebound outing as they dropped to 11-8 on the season.
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Pacers face a rested Los Angeles Lakers team that has won four of its last five, three of those against the lowly Spurs. Still, the hosts will have momentum on their side, as well as a rest advantage to try and wear Indiana down.
Both teams split their season series last season. Los Angeles leads the all-time series, 63-33, and has won three of the last four head-to-head matchups.
Indiana Pacers: 10th (ORtg), 16th (DRtg), 5th (Pace), 11th (NRtg)
Los Angeles Lakers: 27th (ORtg), 8rd (DRtg), 1st (Pace), 24th (NRtg)
Pacers vs Lakers Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have Los Angeles as -3.0 favorites at home against visiting Indiana. The Lakers stand as -142 money line favorites while the Pacers are currently +120 money line underdogs.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 237.5. The oddsmakers are expecting a very high-scoring affair between both teams.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Aaron Nesmith
PF: Jalen Smith
C: Myles Turner
SG: Buddy Hield
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers Injury Report
Daniel Theis (knee) will remain out against LA. Meanwhile, Chris Duarte (ankle) and Andrew Nembhard (knee) are currently listed as game-time decisions.
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Pacers have an advantage on the perimeter, but the Lakers, despite their bad record, are led by three bruisers in Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook. A spirited showing from reported trade targets Myles Turner and Buddy Hield would be timely though, not only to make fans salivate, but also to help Indiana regain its footing and continue its good start to the season. Still, on tired legs, the safer bet is on the star-studded hosts to win.
Pacers 117, Lakers 123
What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?’
Monday’s contest will be available on Bally Sports Indiana and will tip off at 10:30 PM EST.
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
The Pacers take on the surging Kings in a much-anticipated matchup. They then head Northwest to take on the Jazz before a back-to-back against the Blazers and the defending champs Warriors.
Nov. 30 @ Sacramento
Dec. 02 @ Utah
Dec. 04 @ Portland
Dec. 05 @ Golden State
*Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.