Even against the Pacers, this is a big line for the aging Lakers to lay, especially when playing without rest. LA had four players log at least 32 minutes in last night's 120-113 road loss to the Nuggets, with Luka Doncic going 40 minutes. The Lakers' fatigue factor is that this is their fifth game in seven days. Lakers center DeAndre Ayton played only five minutes against Denver before leaving with a knee injury. Indiana is the much more rested team. This will only be the Pacers' third game in eight days. Not only were they idle yesterday, but they were already in Los Angeles after losing to the host LA Clippers this past Wednesday. The Lakers, on the other hand, had to fly in early this morning from Denver. The Pacers have lost 11 of their last 13 games but have been bolstered by the return of Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, and Andrew Nembhard from injury. Siakam is Indiana's top scorer, averaging 24 points a game. Take the Pacers.
Previous Matchups & Picks
Lines & Odds
Lakers vs. Pacers Spread Picks
Get Lakers vs. Pacers point spread picks, expert spread analysis, computer model picks, betting consensus data, matchup breakdowns, key betting angles, and the latest odds insights for today's Lakers vs. Pacers game.
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 54% of the public bets were on Indiana Pacers on the +8.5 ATS. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Los Angeles would win by a score of 124.9 to 114.1 with Los Angeles winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
NBA Pro Pick Results
Here’s how my Pro Picks are performing.
Lines & Odds
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 54% of the public bets were on Los Angeles Lakers on the -9 ATS. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Los Angeles would win by a score of 122.4 to 111.0 with Los Angeles winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Pro Picks
NBA
Indiana at Los Angeles
10:30 PM Eastern
Final Score
Lines & Odds
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 62% of the public bets were on Indiana Pacers on the +1.5 ATS. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Indiana would win by a score of 117.0 to 116.3, Indiana winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Pro Picks
NBA
Los Angeles at Indiana
7:30 PM Eastern
The Lakers are currently the #5 seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs. It is a tight race in the West as the Lakers are three games away from the #2 seed as well as three games away from being in the play-in round. That puts significant value on every game from this point on. The Lakers should get a lift here as LeBron James is expected back from a groin injury. They may also get Hachimura back tonight. Indiana has been playing well, with five straight wins, but they are being overvalued in this matchup. Take the LA Lakers.
Final Score
Lines & Odds
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 66% of the public bets were on Los Angeles Lakers on the +4.5 ATS. And, 68% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Indiana would win by a score of 115.4 to 114.6 with Indiana winning on the moneyline, Los Angeles winning on the spread.
Final Score
Lines & Odds
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 57% of the public bets were on Indiana Pacers on the -3.5 ATS. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Indiana would win by a score of 123.7 to 120.7 with Indiana winning on the moneyline, Los Angeles winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
Get free NBA Picks
I pour over the data, injuries, news, and odds every morning. You get the best bets delivered to your inbox.
Get a top-rated pick every day.