| MATCHUP | Indiana Pacers | Portland Trailblazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-49 | 31-34 |
| Where | Moda Center, Portland, OR | |
| When | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | KUNP 16 | |
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Lakers and Clippers, and they play the Kings next. The Pacers have lost 12 of their last 14 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.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Rockets, beat the Grizzlies, and play the Hornets next. The Trail Blazers have won 7 of their last 13 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 115.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 24.4 points and 7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer, and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The favorites have won each of the Trail Blazers’ last 10 games at Moda Center.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 10 Sunday games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Pacers’ last five games at Moda Center.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last seven home games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight games at Moda Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Jrue Holiday leads all Trail Blazers players for assists per 36 minutes (8.0) this season.
- Toumani Camara ranks 38th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season—trailing by 20 points vs. the Thunder on November 5.
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.5%).
- The Pacers rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
- The Pacers rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (31.1).
Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija, and Shaedon Sharpe. Kris Murray is questionable.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, and Ivica Zubac. Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, and Pascal Siakam are questionable.
Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers are in a bit of a funk and not a team I’m excited to back in the big favorite role. The problem is the Pacers remain banged up and are 2-8 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Pacers also have just 5 road wins. There’s no getting behind the Pacers right now. This is a get-right spot for the Trail Blazers and if they don’t take advantage of it, it would be disappointing. I’m going to lay the points with the Trail Blazers. The Pacers are one of many teams waiting for the offseason to arrive.