Philadelphia 76ers (22-43) vs Indiana Pacers (36-28)
Game Info: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +10.5 -- Over/Under: 232.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBC Sports Phil
The Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers do battle at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday night. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers have been in decent form as they've won seven of their last 12 games overall and they will be eager to build some momentum after taking down the Bucks in a thrilling 115-114 home win on Tuesday. Pascal Siakam led the team in scoring with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists, Bennedict Mathurin added 17 points off the bench while Tyrese Haliburton chipped in with 14 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Pacers shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. Before Haliburton saved the day with a clutch four-point play with just 3.1 seconds left on the clock to steal the unlikely victory. The Pacers will face the Bucks and Timberwolves following this one.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in terrible form as they've lost 15 of their last 17 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the Raptors in a 118-105 road defeat on Wednesday. Quentin Grimes led the team with 29 points on 11 of 23 shooting, Jeff Dowtin Jr added 20 points off the bench while Kelly Oubre Jr and Adem Bona scored 13 points each. As a team, the 76ers shot just 42 percent from the field and a miserly seven of 35 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to cut a 14-point halftime deficit to just three points at the end of the fourth quarter. Only to get blown out in the fourth quarter where they scored just 19 points to allow the Raptors off the hook.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pacers have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Pacers and 76ers.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 12 of the 76ers' last 14 games at Wells Fargo Center.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have won each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against the 76ers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers' last seven games as home underdogs following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers' last five games as road favorites against the 76ers has gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Pacers are still slightly shorthanded with Isaiah Jackson still ruled out, while the 76ers have ruled out Kyle Lowry and Joel Embiid again, with Andre Drummond also listed as questionable. The playoffs are just around the corner, and the Pacers find themselves in a really tight race for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference standings. They would love to grab a crucial win here to stay just a game behind the Bucks in the standings. The 76ers have surely given up on this season, they've been in terrible shape and are just missing too many players to stay competitive against any team these days. The line is hefty, but I think the Pacers get off to a quick start and escape with the win and cover on the road.
Peter’s Pick Indiana -10.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
