Pacers vs 76ers Odds, Spread & Picks (Oct. 24)
- Monday’s Pacers vs 76ers odds see Philadelphia listed as an 11.5-point favorite at the Wells Fargo Center
- Myles Turner (ankle) remains out after suffering an injury in pregame warmups last week
- Check out the complete Pacers vs 76ers odds and predictions
No one expects the Pacers to be good this year. After all, they traded way the majority of their proven veterans last season. That doesn’t mean they won’t be entertaining though.
Through the first three games, Indiana (1-2, 0-0 away) has been one of the most fun teams to watch. They’re playing a fast paced, high scoring brand of basketball, ranking fourth in scoring and sixth in pace.
They’ll hit the road for their first test of the season as visitors on Monday, when they travel to Philadelphia. Oddsmakers aren’t giving the Pacers much credit in the NBA odds, as they pegged the winless 76ers (0-3, 0-2 home) as the heavy chalk.
Pacers vs 76ers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | +11.5 (-110) | +500 | O 226 (-110) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | -11.5 (-110) | -675 | U 226 (-110) |
Odds as of October 23 at Barstool Sportsbook. Claim the Barstool Sportsbook promo code to bet on the Pacers vs 76ers game.
Philly is currently an 11.5-point favorite while the total sits at 226. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, a building where the Sixers have lost twice already this season.
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Philadelphia 76ers Betting Analysis
After dropping a pair of games to two of the top NBA Championship odds contenders in Boston and Milwaukee, Philly was embarrassed 114-105 by the rebuilding Spurs on Saturday. The loss dropped the Sixers to 0-3 for the first time since 2016, and it came despite a 40-point effort from Joel Embiid.
Doc Rivers said Joel Embiid had plantar fasciitis this offseason, which has contributed to his conditioning not being at its best early in the year.
Rivers said Embiid isn’t bothered by that now, that he expects him to get into better shape and a better rhythm.
— Noah Levick (@NoahLevick) October 21, 2022
The 28-year-old is off to a slow start by his standards so far, averaging only 27 points per game after leading the league in scoring last season. Plantar fasciitis is reportedly impacting his conditioning, and it shows. Through three outings, he’s a minus-17.
While Embiid exploded offensively against San Antonio, James Harden took a step back. He mustered only 12 points, after averaging 33 a night in Philly’s first two contests.
James Harden thinking about bringing back the fat suit if the Sixers continue losing pic.twitter.com/DGzVgJRpNH
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) October 23, 2022
The 76ers shot just 44% from the field, while losing the rebounding and assist battle. They yielded a 48% field goal percentage to the Spurs, allowing an opponent to reach at least 114 points for the second time in three games.
Their three new offseason additions P.J. Tucker, Danuel House Jr. and De’Anthony Melton accounted for 5 points total in 62 minutes, and were a combined -11.
Indiana Pacers Betting Analysis
The Pacers meanwhile, enter play fresh off their first win of the season. They took down Detroit 124-115 on Saturday, snapping a 12-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Rookie Bennedict Mathurin was the catalyst off the bench, pouring in 27 points including several big threes in the second half. Indiana’s bench outscored the Pistons 58-29, and racked up more rebounds and assists, while committing fewer turnovers than Detroit.
Wow. Benedict Mathurin has 72 pts in his first 86 NBA min on 65.9 TS%—52.4% on 3s. He’s unstoppable slamming into a big’s chest, using his body as a shield, and scoring with touch. Makes Pull-ups from 27ft+ look easy, & he plays with competitive fire.
IND may have a star scorer pic.twitter.com/lWCqFh6bom
— NBA University (@NBA_University) October 23, 2022
Tyrese Haliburton added 24 points for Indiana, and Jalen Smith splashed 19. The Pacers have scored at least 107 points in all three outings so far, averaging 128.5 points per contest over their last two.
On the injury front, the team continues to play without starting center Myles Turner. The 26-year-old has been out since injuring his ankle during pregame warmups prior to Indiana’s season opener, and there’s no official time-frame for his return.
Pacers vs 76ers Prediction
Not only does Indiana rank top-four in points per game, they also rank bottom-four in scoring defense. They’re yielding an average of 122 points per contest despite not playing a single playoff team from a year ago.
This is a get right spot for the 76ers, and a chance for both Embiid and Harden to finally both put together strong showings on the same night. The Pacers are allowing the second highest 3-point field goal percentage to enemy shooters so far, and the league’s eighth most assists.
Without Turner they’re vulnerable down the middle, as they’ve coughed up over 45 points per night in the paint. Expect Embiid and the Sixers to finally get into the win column in a high-scoring affair.
Pick: Philadelphia 76ers ML + Over 226 (+115)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
