Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds, Injury Report, and Predictions for Jan. 6
Despite rallying back to take the lead late, the Indiana Pacers turned out as victims of officiating mishaps and late-game mistakes en route to a tight loss in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, snapping their four-game win streak in the process.
After a road cameo, the Pacers will head back to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to host the Portland Trail Blazers, a team that handily beat them in their first meeting this season on Oregon. Indiana will look to get back on track against a high-octane team that can be really dangerous at times.
Both teams split the season series last season, winning one game apiece. Portland remains ahead in the all-time series, 60-37, and has emerged as the victor in eight of their last 11 head-to-head matchups. The Trail Blazers has already beaten the Pacers this season in a 116-100 home drubbing last December 4.
100. 19-18. 21-18. IND -1.5. 7 PM EST. 34. Bally Sports Indiana. Friday, Jan 6
Indiana Pacers: 12th (ORtg), 23rd (DRtg), 9th (Pace), 18th (NRtg)
Portland Trail Blazers: 10th (ORtg), 21st (DRtg), 24th (Pace), 14th (NRtg)
Pacers vs Blazers Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have Indiana as slim -1.5 favorites at home against visiting Portland. The Pacers stand as -126 money line favorites while the Raptors are currently +108 money line underdogs.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 237.0. The oddsmakers are expecting a high-scoring affair between both teams.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Buddy Hield
PF: Aaron Nesmith
C: Myles Turner
SG: Andrew Nembhard
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers Injury Report
Daniel Theis (knee) and Kendall Brown (leg) have been ruled out against Portland.
Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
Indiana matches up really well against Portland, with both teams touting relatively similar roster blueprints. That being said, the Pacers have been really playing well at home for the last couple of weeks, and the Blazers, with a middling road record, could very well struggle against the Blue and Gold away from Rip City. Take the hosts to emerge as the victor in a high-scoring game.
Pacers 124, Trail Blazers 115
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Friday’s contest will be available on Bally Sports Indiana and will tip off at 7 PM EST.
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
The Pacers remain at home to face the struggling Hornets before hitting the road to face the Knicks. A back-to-back against the Hawks and the Grizzlies at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse follows suit.
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Jan. 08 vs Charlotte
Jan. 11 @ New York
Jan. 13 vs Atlanta
Jan. 14 vs Memphis
*Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.