Indiana Pacers (39-29) vs Brooklyn Nets (23-46)
Game Info: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -8.5 -- Over/Under: 226.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA TV
The Brooklyn Nets and the Indiana Pacers duke it out at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday night. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have been in a major slump as they've lost 11 of their last 13 games overall, and they will be looking to bounce back after getting beaten by the Celtics in a 104-96 road defeat on Tuesday. D'Angelo Russell led the team with 18 points and seven assists, Ziaire Williams added 15 points while Keon Johnson chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Nets shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 45 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to hang with the Celtics in a tight contest until midway through the fourth quarter. The Celtics went on a pivotal 11-2 run to start to pull away. The Nets ended up losing, but they would've taken plenty of confidence from the fact that they were competitive the entire game. The Nets will take on the Pacers, Mavericks, and Raptors after this game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in great form as they've won four of their last five games overall, and they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the Mavericks in a 135-131 win last night. Pascal Siakam led the team with 29 points and five assists, Bennedict Mathurin added 23 points, Andrew Nembhard scored 22 points with eight assists while Aaron Nesmith chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Pacers shot 54 percent from the field and 16 of 35 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered an early 16-point lead. Before they exploded for 45 points in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win and improve to 21-10 at home this season. The Pacers will play against the Nets, Timberwolves, and Lakers following this one.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The favorites have won 18 of the Pacers' last 19 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Pacers have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nets have won four of their last six games as road underdogs against the Pacers.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Nets' last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets' last seven games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Pacers' last seven games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Nets are still missing Cam Thomas, and they have decided to rest Cameron Johnson for this contest, while the Pacers are still keeping an eye on Tyrese Haliburton for this one. The Nets have been in terrible form, but they were surprisingly competitive against the Celtics in their last outing, which was interesting. Still, the Pacers are clear favorites at home, and they could be getting Haliburton back, which is obviously big for their offense. The line is a bit high for a team playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but the Pacers are heating up, and I think they can maintain their momentum with another win and cover here.
Peter’s Pick Indiana -8.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
