Pacers vs 76ers Prediction 11/15/2026 NBA Picks Today

Pacers vs. 76ers Prediction

The Pacers are still missing Tyrese Haliburton, Ben Sheppard, and Johnny Furphy, with Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith both questionable, while the 76ers have ruled out Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow, and Joel Embiid, but they should have LeBron James back in the lineup after he sat out the last game.

These teams last met on Oct 28, and it was the Pacers who lost by 114-109 despite 26 points from Pascal Siakam. The Pacers deserve credit for their improved play recently, but they could be missing a couple of key players, which will make it tough in this matchup. We could be in for another close contest, but the 76ers are clear favorites at home, and they have the advantage of an extra day’s rest, so I will stick with the 76ers to get the job done in this spot.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

The Indiana Pacers are starting to turn things around as they’ve won three of their last five games overall, and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Knicks in a 106-104 win on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 19 points, Aaron Nesmith added 18 points on seven of 10 shooting, while Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in with 16 points.

As a team, the Pacers shot 43 percent from the field and 10 of 29 from the 3-point line as they looked headed for another defeat after squandering a 14-point lead in the third quarter, before they responded with a crucial 13-0 run to escape with the narrow win in the end.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in great shape as they’ve won 10 of their first 13 games, and they will be eager to keep it going after running past the Raptors in a 123-112 win on Thursday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 27 points and eight assists; Joel Embiid added 20 points; Jaylen Brown added 18 points; while VJ Edgecombe tallied 15 points with eight rebounds and eight assists.

As a team, the 76ers shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 30 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 17-point deficit, and they kept their foot on the gas with another 36 points in the third quarter to pull ahead by double digits. Dean Wade struggled in a rare start as he scored just six points, while Anfernee Simons provided a real spark off the bench with 17 points in just 23 minutes.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The 76ers have won each of their last five games against the Pacers.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The home team has covered the spread in six of the last seven games between the Pacers and 76ers.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Pacers have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a home win.
• The 76ers have lost seven of their last nine day games.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Pacers’ last eight road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the 76ers’ last seven Sunday games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• The 76ers have allowed the equal-fewest games with 40+ points (0) this season.
• The 76ers rank 2nd in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.8).
• The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.7) this season.
• Thirteen different Pacers players have scored 15+ points in a game this season – most in the league.

Peter Tran's Pick: Philadelphia -7.5