The Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Jan 25. Today’s game is set for 7:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Philadelphia comes into this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 237.5. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. 76ers player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: 76ers -5.5
- Total 237.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan 25
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: NBCS
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Pacers last five home games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-2-1, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have gone 2-1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Do the 76ers Have What it Takes in Indianapolis?
In their last ten games, the 76ers are 7-3 and come into today’s game vs. the Pacers with an overall record of 29-13. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 3rd place and are 2nd in the Atlantic division.
The 76ers offense is averaging 119.8 points per game, which is 5th best in the league. In 64.3% of their games, they have outscored their opponent’s defensive average. On the offensive glass, the 76ers are grabbing 11.1 rebounds per game. Their three-point percentage is 37% and they rank 18th in pace.
When it comes to scoring defense, the 76ers are 8th in the NBA, allowing just 111.5 points per game. On the road, they have been even stingier, giving up just 112.1 points per contest, which is 5th in the league.
Philadelphia’s defense has done a good job of limiting opponents from beyond the arc, ranking 2nd in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 33.7%. Overall, the 76ers have held opponents to just 11 made threes per game.
One area where the Sixers have struggled defensively is at the free-throw line, allowing 24.5 made free throws per game, which is 26th in the NBA.
Will Indiana Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Coming into their matchup with the 76ers, the Pacers have a 24-20 record and are looking to snap their three game losing streak. In the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are 7th and are 3rd in the Central division.
At home this season, Indiana is scoring 126.7 points per game, which is tops in the NBA. Overall, they are averaging 124.6 points per game, which is 1st in the league. When looking at their shooting, Indiana is shooting 50% from the field, which is 1st in the country. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 5th in percentage and 6th in made threes.
So far this season, the Pacers have struggled to keep opponents off the scoreboard, ranking 29th in points allowed at 122.9 per game. Their defense has been even worse at home, where they are giving up 120.2 points per game (25th).
Indiana has been able to force turnovers, ranking 10th in steals at 7.8 per game, but they have struggled to rebound the basketball, ranking 29th in the NBA in rebounds per game.
One area where the Pacers have excelled defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are the top-ranked three-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot just 37.7% from beyond the arc.
Pacers vs. 76ers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 20.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -120. Considering his prop is set at 20.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 22. We anticipate him shooting 50.0% from the field and making one three.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 20.5 Points (-115)
Pacers vs. 76ers Predictions
We’re calling a win for the 76ers, with a final score of 120-113, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the 76ers at -5.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 237.5, and given that our model is projecting 233 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: 76ers -5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook