Lakers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds

Lakers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds:The LA Lakers are favored by the bookmarkers but it is expected to be a close contest.

The Los Angeles Lakers (24-28) will aim for their second consecutive away win when they meet the Indiana Pacers (24-28) in the upcoming NBA fixture. The Lakers are in search of an impactful winning streak to improve their chances of getting into the top 6 of the Western Conference. They are currently in the 13th position. The Lakers won their last game against the New York Knicks in OT with a score of 129-123.

The Indiana Pacers will look to avoid their fourth straight defeat when they host the Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the next matchup. The Pacers have made things difficult for themselves after dropping 3 games in a row. They are currently in the 10th position in the Eastern Conference. In the last fixture, Indiana faced a 100-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

The LA Lakers have won 2 of the last 5 away fixtures.

The wins came against the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers. They lost to the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, and Denver Nuggets. The Lakers have an away record of 11-16 in the current season.

In the last 5 away games

• The LA Lakers have scored 116.8 points per game.
• The LA Lakers have conceded 120.6 points per game.
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3

The Indiana Pacers have won 2 of the last 5 home fixtures.

The Pacers won against the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets. The defeats came against the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Atlanta Hawks. Indiana has won 16 out of 26 home games as of now.

In the last 5 home games

• The Indiana Pacers have scored 117.2 points per game.
• The Indiana Pacers have conceded 121.0 points per game.
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 3
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1

The LA Lakers have the winning momentum on their side.

Attack

The LA Lakers have maintained a scoring rate of 117.0 points per game this season. They shot 48.1% from the field and 33.7% from the 3-point line. The free throw accuracy is currently at 78.2%. With an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.4, the Lakers rank 20 in the offense among all sides.

The Indiana Pacers are playing with an average of 115.1 points per game so far. In shooting, they played with a success rate of 45.8% in field goals, 36.1% in 3-pointers, and 80.0% in free throws. The Pacers rank 16 in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.7.

The Indiana Pacers have a slight upper hand in the offense.

Defense

The LA Lakers have been conceding 118.3 points per game till now. They played with an average of 45.0 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game is currently at 6.5 while the average number of blocks per game stands at 4.6. The Lakers are rated 114.6 on defense with a rank of 19 in the league.

The Indiana Pacers have allowed 117.2 points per game in the current season. They maintained an average of 42.0 rebounds along with 8.0 steals and 5.9 blocks per game. The Pacers are given a rank of 23 in the defense with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 115.4.

The LA Lakers are ahead in the defense by a small margin.

Spread

• Indiana Pacers:+2 (-105)
• LA Lakers:-2 (-105)

Moneyline

• Indiana Pacers:+117
• LA Lakers:-127

Will the Lakers capitalize on the winning momentum?

 It was a riveting contest when the LA Lakers met the NY Knicks in the last game. LeBron James’ pass to Dennis Schroder resulted in a 3-pointer which tied the score at 118 for both teams with 3:13 remaining. This helped the Lakers create a genuine chance for a win. James continued his dominance in the overtime as well and helped his side secure a good lead with his basket in the final moments. The Lakers shot 51.6% from the field while restricting the Knicks to 44.9%.

LeBron James is now just 89 points away from creating the record for the most number of career points. He scored 28 points against the Knicks with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Anthony Davis also looked good with his contribution of 27 points and 9 rebounds.

Can the Pacers bounce back at home?

The Indiana Pacers faced another away defeat when they faced the Memphis Grizzlies in the last fixture. The Pacers got a good start as they led by 12 points at halftime. But Memphis bounced back and outscored Indiana 62-38 in the final two quarters. The Pacers were outrebounded 38-41 by the Grizzlies. They also ended up committing 18 turnovers that took the game away from them.

Benedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench and became the leading scorer for the Pacers. He also added 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Aaron Nesmith contributed 16 points and 5 rebounds.

There have been 97 regular season games between these two teams in the NBA. The LA Lakers are leading with 63 wins, while the Indiana Pacers managed to win 34 fixtures.

If we check out the last 5 matchups, 3 games were won by the Lakers and 2 by the Pacers. The previous clash took place in the current season on 28 November 2022. The Indiana Pacers won that game with a score of 116-115.

Head-to-Head: Key Highlights (Last 5 Meetings)

• The Indiana Pacers hosted 2 games both of them were won by the LA Lakers.
• Average Number of Total Points scored: 225.6
• Average Number of Points scored by the Indiana Pacers: 111.6
• Average Number of Points scored by the LA Lakers: 114.0

Indiana Pacers

Benedict Mathurin (Shooting Guard)

Myles Turner (Center)

Buddy Hield (Shooting Guard)

LA Lakers

LeBron James (Small Forward)

Anthony Davis (Power Forward)

Russell Westbrook (Point Guard)

• Momentum Advantage: Lakers
• Offensive Advantage: Pacers
• Defensive Advantage: Lakers
• Overall: Advantage Lakers

The LA Lakers will look to avenge the home defeat against the Pacers in the initial phase of the season. They will be high on confidence after handing a home defeat to the Knicks. On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers will hope for the fitness of Haliburton. They can’t afford to drop too many fixtures. The LA Lakers areexpected to win this matchup as per the bookmarkers but it is expected to be a close contest.