Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds Preview, News, Injury Report 3/29/24

The Los Angeles Lakers will hope to get a 4th successive win over the Indiana Pacers when they both clash on Friday night. The Pacers will be hoping for their first win over the Lakers this season.  Our Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction is for the Lakers to cover the 3.0 spread. The Pacers are favorites with an implied probability of 60.2% to win this one at 1.66 odds, while the Lakers are available at 2.25 odds. The point spread is +/-3.0 points and the total points line is at 241.0.

The Indiana Pacers will settle scores with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana for an inter conference clash. For more NBA picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

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Pacers vs Lakers Prediction – Picks 

• Selections: Lakers +3.0
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 6/10

The Pacers have faced disappointment in their recent encounters with Pacific Division teams, losing their last 10 games as favourites and failing to cover the spread each time. Additionally, the Lakers have already secured victories over the Pacers twice this season, including a match less than a week ago where they tallied an impressive 150 points. 

On the other hand, the Lakers have been on a winning streak, triumphing in their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents. Their consistent performance has propelled them upwards in the play-in tournament standings, with a chance at securing a top-6 seed if they maintain their current form. The Lakers’ recent play has been among their most reliable of the season, and considering their status as underdogs in this game, it appears to be a valuable opportunity to bet on them.

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Pacers vs Lakers Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 30th, 2024
• Time: 00:00 (CET)
• Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 

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Indiana Pacers Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The Indiana Pacers (41-33) suffered their second loss in three games, falling 125-99 to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The team has been grappling with inconsistency over the past month, managing a 3-2 record over their last five games. Currently positioned third in the Central Division, they trail the Cavaliers by six games for the top spot. Notably, the Pacers have only secured victory in two of their last six home matches.

The Pacers hold a 39-32-3 ATS record for the season. They boast a strong 36-13 ATS record when scoring more than 117.8 points. Additionally, they have shown promise against the LA Lakers, going 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games against them. As favorites, Indiana has won 20 out of 36 contests, translating to a 55.6% success rate.

Offensively, the Pacers lead the league in scoring with an average of 122.9 points per game this season. However, their rebounding performance ranks 28th, averaging 41.4 boards per game, while they top the league in assists with 30.6 assists per contest. Shooting-wise, they lead in field goal percentage at 50.5% and rank 11th in three-pointers made per game with 13.3, shooting 37.6% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they struggle, ranking 29th in scoring defence, allowing an average of 120.9 points per game.

Unfortunately, Mathurin, dealing with a labrum injury, will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the year.

Next 5 Fixtures

• April 1st vs Nets
• April 3rd vs Nets
• April 5th vs Thunder
• April 6th vs Heat
• April 9th vs Raptors

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Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The Los Angeles Lakers (41-32) are currently embarking on a six-game road trip, having claimed victories in their first two matchups and securing five consecutive wins overall. They currently hold the ninth position in the Western Conference, trailing by 2.5 games from crossing the Play-In line.

This season, the Lakers hold a 34-39 record against the spread (ATS), with a notable 4-1 ATS performance in their last five games. In matchups against the Pacers, they have a 6-2 straight-up (SU) record in their last eight encounters. When playing as the underdog on the moneyline, Los Angeles has managed a 14-18 record, winning 43.8% of those games.

Offensively, the Lakers rank 7th in the league in scoring, averaging 118.1 points per game. In rebounding, they rank 18th with an average of 43 boards per contest, while also ranking 6th in assists with 28.6 per game. They rank 3rd in field goal percentage at 49.8%, and 7th in three-point shooting, hitting 38% from downtown. Defensively, they stand 23rd in the league, allowing opponents to score 117.8 points per game.

On the injury front, Vincent underwent knee surgery and is expected to remain sidelined until early April. Vanderbilt, dealing with a foot injury, hasn’t played since February 3 and is also expected to return in early April. Wood, who last played on February 14, is out indefinitely with a knee injury. Additionally, Davis missed Wednesday’s game due to knee soreness after a double overtime win over Milwaukee and is questionable for the upcoming game.

Next 5 Fixtures

• March 30th vs Nets
• April 2nd vs Raptors
• April 3rd vs Wizards
• April 5th vs  Cavaliers
• April 7th vs Timberwolves

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Pavers vs Lakers Betting Trends

• The Pacers are 39-32-3 ATS.
• The Lakers are 34-39 ATS.
• The Pacers are  24-14-1 ATS when their opponents score fewer than 118.1 points.
• The Pacers have covered 55.6% (20-36) games as favorites.
• The Lakers have covered 43.8% (14-18) games as underdogs.

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Pacers vs Lakers H2H 

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers have squared off in the regular season a total of 99 times, with the Lakers winning 65 of those matchups, while the Pacers have secured 34 wins.

Their most recent encounter took place on March 24, 2024, when the Pacers endured a high-scoring contest, ultimately falling short on the road against the Lakers 145-150.

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