Indiana Pacers (8-10) vs Portland Trail Blazers (7-11)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -9.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers have been in poor form as they've lost three of their last four games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting mauled by the Grizzlies in a 123-98 road defeat on Monday. Deni Avdija led the team with 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists off the bench, Shaedon Sharpe added 15 points while Jerami Grant and Dalano Banton each scored 11 points. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot just 33 percent from the field and eight of 46 from the 3-point line as they struggled right from the tipoff, leaking 36 points in the first quarter to fall behind by double digits right away and things only got worse in the second half where the Grizzlies ran up the score.
Indiana Pacers
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been doing it tough lately as they've lost five of their last eight games overall, but they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the depleted Pelicans in a 114-110 home win on Monday. Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 34 points and 13 assists, Myles Turner added 17 points with nine rebounds on seven of 11 shooting while Pascal Siakam chipped in with 14 points and seven assists. As a team, the Pacers shot 47 percent from the field and 17 of 47 from the 3-point line as they rode the hot hand of Haliburton from the start to lead by as many as 17 points before they survived a late rally from the Pelicans who made it interesting at the end.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a win.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last five games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in three of the Trail Blazers' last four games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers' last six games against the Pacers following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers' last six games as favorites against the Trail Blazers has gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Trail Blazers are still missing Matisse Thybulle, Deandre Ayton, and Scoot Henderson, while the Pacers are still missing Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, and Aaron Nesmith. You really couldn't back either side with any confidence these days, but the Pacers open as favorites in this one on the back of two solid wins. The line is a bit hefty for this one, so while I like the Pacers to get the win, I think the Trail Blazers hang around and get the cover in the end.
Peter’s Pick Portland +9.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
