The Pacers are ready to clash with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, Nov 8. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be televised on BSIN. Indiana enters this game as 6.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 244. Can the Pacers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Pacers vs. Jazz player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Pacers -6.5
- Total 244
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 8
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Indiana has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Can Utah Stun the Crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?
The Jazz have a below .500 record of 2-6 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Pacers. In their eight games, the Jazz have achieved a 2-4 record in games against Western Conference teams, and they have a 0-2 record in non-conference play.
The Jazz offense is coming off a game where they scored 113 points against the Bulls. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.7% and connected on 16 threes. Offensively, the Jazz hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 18th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 21st in terms of percentage and 7th in three-pointers made.
The Jazz defense has excelled in the current season, sitting 26th in the NBA by allowing 120.1 points per game.
Does Indiana Stand a Chance at Home?
Today’s game sees the Pacers aiming to stay above .500, with their current record at 4-3 after seven games. The team currently sits 5th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd place in the Central Division.
Indiana finished with 152 points in their game against the Spurs. This total surpasses their season average of 124.9 points per game. The top scorer for the Pacers was Tyrese Haliburton with 23 points, while Buddy Hield also added 19 to the scoreboard.
The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 121.7 points per contest.
Pacers vs. Jazz Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Lauri Markkanen and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. In this game against the Pacers, we suggest betting on the under for Lauri Markkanen and his points prop set at 23.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 19.
The Prop: Lauri Markkanen Under 23.5 Points (-109)
Pacers vs. Jazz Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Pacers, with a final score of 113-100, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers at -6.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 244, and our model projects the Jazz and Pacers to reach a combined total of 213 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Pacers -6.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook