Portland at Indiana

The Indiana Pacers have come a long way. They came from a team that just put the ball up to the rim recklessly and tried to outscore their opponents, to one that has a lot more purpose and can defend. They have dropped four straight, but three of those came on the road. The four losses were to Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, and Chicago - four of the top teams in the league. The fact is that they have won six straight vs. losing teams. Portland has lost its way, and has struggled on the road. Lately they have struggled period, posting a 6-11 mark in their last 17 games, and enter this one at a woeful 8-20 ATS on the road vs. a winning home team. Portland has a long history of struggles vs. Indiana where they are 3-12 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Play on Indiana in this one.