The Indiana Pacers aim to snap a freefall that has pushed them to the edge of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference when they play host to the Los Angeles Lakers in Thursday NBA action.
The Pacers return home after dropping a 112-100 decision in Memphis that marks their 10th straight up loss in 11 outings, and dumped them into a virtual tie with Chicago for the 10th and final playoff spot in the East. The Lakers close out a four-game road trip in Indiana after topping New York 129-123 on Tuesday night, but have tallied consecutive wins just once while going a middling 5-7 over their past 12 contests.
After briefly vaulting to 2-point road favourites, the Lakers have settled back to their opening position as 1.5-point chalk on the NBA odds. The total has fluctuated since opening at 241, and is currently pegged at 240.5.
Lakers vs. Pacers NBA Betting Odds
Thursday night’s matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse marks the second and final meeting of the season between these clubs. The Pacers eked at a narrow 116-115 win when they visited Los Angeles on November 28, but are winless in their past two home dates with the Lakers.
While the UNDER holds a slight edge, going 4-3 over the past seven clashes between these clubs, recent matchups in Indiana have tended towards high scoring, with the total reaching 230 three times during a 4-1 run for the OVER.
The Lakers have produced positive results on the road of late, going 6-4 over their past 10 while going 7-2-1 against the spread. Conversely, the Pacers have gone just 1-3 at home during their current swoon, but have covered in 11 of 16 dates this season as home underdogs.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers needed overtime to produce the first win on their current five-game road trip after letting a fourth-quarter lead slip away in Tuesday night’s 129-123 victory over the Knicks. With the win, the Lakers now sit just two games out of the playoff picture in the Western Conference, and with a date with 10th-place New Orleans on the schedule for Saturday, Thursday’s tilt with the Pacers takes on added importance.
LA has run up the score in recent road dates, padding their against the spread record while averaging 119.8 points per game over their past 10 away contests. However, this team continues to struggle to contain opposing shooters on the road, allowing an average of 122 points over their past six away dates.
The wounded duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis continue to keep this club in the hunt. James led Tuesday’s assault with 28 points and his first triple-double of the season while AD contributes 27 points despite his continued struggles with a foot injury. Veteran point guard Patrick Beverley is also battling a knee injury that forced him to miss Tuesday’s win, but is listed as probable for Thursday night.
Indiana Pacers
What started out as a promising campaign has quickly come undone for the beleaguered Pacers. The club has fallen to defeat by double-digit margins six times during their current 1-10 run, and will fall out of the playoff with a loss to the Lakers, combined with a Chicago Bulls win in Charlotte on Thursday night.
With so much on the line, head coach Rick Carlisle has reportedly stated his intention of inserting Tyrese Haliburton back into the lineup. The Pacers’ leading scorer has been sidelined by an elbow injury since the team’s 119-113 loss to the Knicks on January 11, which also marked the start of the club’s current slide.
With Haliburton on the shelf, Bennedict Mathurin has seen his responsibilities increase, and has thrived. Mathurin once again led the Pacers with 27 points in Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies, and has now averaged 24.6 points and 6.2 rebounds over his past five outings, and now sits second on the odds to claim this season’s NBA Rookie of the Year honours as a +307 bet.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Pacers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 2 Feb 1:01pm | LAL | -1.5 -110 | O +241 -110 |
| Closing 3 Feb 12:06am | LAL | -2.5 -117 | O +240.5 -113 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
20.71 |
| Assists |
10.45 |
| Rebounds |
7.52 |
| FG% |
57.1 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
2.26 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pacers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
20.71 |
| Assists |
10.45 |
| Rebounds |
7.52 |
| FG% |
57.1 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
2.26 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Oshae Brissett (PF)
Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Aaron Nesmith (SG)
T.J. McConnell (PG)
Jalen Smith (PF)
Buddy Hield (SG)
Chris Duarte (SG)
Myles Turner (C)
Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Buddy Hield (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 6-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Oshae Brissett (PF) | Prob Sun | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Brissett is dealing with lower back soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Isaiah Jackson (PF) | Prob Sun | Head - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jackson suffered a head contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up Sunday versus the Knicks. |
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| Aaron Nesmith (SG) | Prob Sun | Head - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Nesmith is tending to a head injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks in Sunday's showdown. |
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| T.J. McConnell (PG) | Out Sun | Hip - 06 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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McConnell missed the last contest with right hip soreness, and he will not suit up for Sunday's clash with the Knicks. |
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| Jalen Smith (PF) | Out Sun | Knee - 06 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Smith was absent from the previous game with right knee soreness, and he will not face the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Buddy Hield (SG) | Prob Fri | Illness - 27 / 03 / 23 | 2-5 | 4-3 | + - |
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Hield has sat out the last two games with an illness, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's matchup with the Thunder. |
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| Chris Duarte (SG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23 | 2-6 | 4-4 | + - |
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Duarte has been absent from the last four games with left ankle soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Myles Turner (C) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23 | 2-6 | 4-4 | + - |
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Turner is sidelined due to left ankle soreness, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time. |
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| Isaiah Jackson (PF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 19 / 03 / 23 | 3-8 | 6-5 | + - |
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Jackson is hindered by a right knee sprain, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's tilt versus the Hornets. |
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| Buddy Hield (SG) | Ques Thurs | Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 | 4-9 | 7-6 | + - |
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Hield is nursing left foot soreness, leaving his availability against the Bucks on Thursday up in the air. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 2 Feb 1:01pm LAL -1.5 -110 O +241 -110 Closing 3 Feb 12:06am LAL -2.5 -117 O +240.5 -113 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 20.71
Assists 10.45
Rebounds 7.52
FG% 57.1
Steals 1.63
Blocks 2.26
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pacers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 20.71
Assists 10.45
Rebounds 7.52
FG% 57.1
Steals 1.63
Blocks 2.26
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23Oshae Brissett (PF)
Prob Sun Back - 08 / 04 / 23Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Prob Sun Head - 08 / 04 / 23Aaron Nesmith (SG)
Prob Sun Head - 08 / 04 / 23T.J. McConnell (PG)
Out Sun Hip - 06 / 04 / 23Jalen Smith (PF)
Out Sun Knee - 06 / 04 / 23Buddy Hield (SG)
Prob Fri Illness - 27 / 03 / 23Chris Duarte (SG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23Myles Turner (C)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Prob Mon Knee - 19 / 03 / 23Buddy Hield (SG)
Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 5-3 5-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 6-3 6-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Oshae Brissett (PF) Prob Sun Back - 08 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Brissett is dealing with lower back soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Knicks on Sunday.
Isaiah Jackson (PF) Prob Sun Head - 08 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Jackson suffered a head contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up Sunday versus the Knicks.
Aaron Nesmith (SG) Prob Sun Head - 08 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Nesmith is tending to a head injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks in Sunday's showdown.
T.J. McConnell (PG) Out Sun Hip - 06 / 04 / 23 0-2 2-0 + - McConnell missed the last contest with right hip soreness, and he will not suit up for Sunday's clash with the Knicks.
Jalen Smith (PF) Out Sun Knee - 06 / 04 / 23 0-2 2-0 + - Smith was absent from the previous game with right knee soreness, and he will not face the Knicks on Sunday.
Buddy Hield (SG) Prob Fri Illness - 27 / 03 / 23 2-5 4-3 + - Hield has sat out the last two games with an illness, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's matchup with the Thunder.
Chris Duarte (SG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23 2-6 4-4 + - Duarte has been absent from the last four games with left ankle soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Myles Turner (C) Out indefinitely Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23 2-6 4-4 + - Turner is sidelined due to left ankle soreness, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Isaiah Jackson (PF) Prob Mon Knee - 19 / 03 / 23 3-8 6-5 + - Jackson is hindered by a right knee sprain, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's tilt versus the Hornets.
Buddy Hield (SG) Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 4-9 7-6 + - Hield is nursing left foot soreness, leaving his availability against the Bucks on Thursday up in the air.