Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction 2/8/25 NBA Picks

Los Angeles Lakers (30-19) vs Indiana Pacers (29-21)

Game Info: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm (crypto.com Arena)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers +2.5 -- Over/Under: 229 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN

The Indiana Pacers pay a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday afternoon. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers have been in great form as they've won 13 of their last 16 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after taking down the Clippers in a 119-112 road win on Thursday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 33 points and 11 rebounds on 13 of 19 shooting, Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points with six rebounds and four assists while Tyrese Haliburton chipped in with 14 points, eight assists, and four steals. As a team, the Pacers shot 45 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 42-19 to overcome an early 22-point deficit, before they finished with a flurry in the fourth quarter to cap off the impressive comeback road win. 

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in red-hot form as they've reeled off 10 wins from their last 12 games and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after outlasting the Warriors in a 120-112 home win on Thursday. LeBron James led the team with 42 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists on 14 of 25 shooting, Austin Reaves added 23 points while Gabe Vincent chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Lakers shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a flyer and dominated the first half by 69-49 before they pushed the lead out to 26 points which was more than enough to hold off a late rally from the Warriors who made it interesting at the end. 

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

  • The Lakers have won each of their nine previous day games against the Pacers at Crypto.com Arena.
  • The Pacers have lost each of their last six games as road favorites following a road win.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites following a road win.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Pacers' last four games.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pacers have won nine of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Lakers have lost each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 day games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pacers' last seven games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Five of the last six games between the Pacers and Lakers have gone UNDER the total points line.

Indiana v Los Angeles Free Prediction

The Pacers are still keeping an eye on Myles Turner who is on the injury report, while the Lakers have ruled out Christian Wood again and they are still waiting on the long-awaited debut of Luka Doncic. The Pacers have been one of the hottest teams in the league lately and they looked great in their win over the Clippers on Thursday, and you could say the same about the Lakers who are playing an inspired brand of basketball over the past three weeks. It's hard to split these two teams at the moment, but the Pacers have been a little more consistent and I think they can get a win over the Lakers who aren't yet at full strength.
 

Peter’s Pick Indiana -2.5

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