| MATCHUP | Indiana Pacers | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-47 | 37-25 |
| Spread | +8.5 -102 | -8.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +320 | -410 |
| Total | Over 236.5 (-105) | Under 236.5 (-115) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Friday, March 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
The Indiana Pacers and LA Lakers meet Friday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. 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 lost to the Grizzlies and Clippers, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Pacers have lost 11 of their last 13 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.3 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 119.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.9 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Pelicans, lost to the Nuggets, and play the Knicks next. The Lakers have won 13 of their last 22 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 115.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.7 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 24.6 points and 5 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last seven night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost 13 of their last 14 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a road loss.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Lakers have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Pacers and Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Lakers following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Lakers’ last nine home games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers’ last four games as road underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Marcus Smart is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (61.3%).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.9).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for points per possession this season (1.10).
- The Pacers rank 29th in the league for field goal percentage this season (45.0%).
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Maxi Kleber is questionable for the Lakers.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, and Ivica Zubac. Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, and Pascal Siakam are questionable.
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Big line for an aging Lakers team that’s on the end of a back-to-back. However, this has more to do with the Pacers’ situation, losing and injuries, than anything else. Also, since April of last year, the Lakers are 6-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite. The Pacers don’t cover enough to deserve a look in these spots. I expect a bounce-back effort from the Lakers in a comfortable home win.