The Indiana Pacers (18-14) challenge the Brooklyn Nets (12-19) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 23, 2017, and will air on YES Network.
Indiana is a 10.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 215 points.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers ATS Prediction
In the Nets’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Washington Wizards, 119-84. The Nets had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 31.7 (above their season average of 22.0), while the Wizards had a free throw rate of 0.118 (below their season average of 0.207). With 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was the top scorer from either team.
The Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks in their last contest, 105-95. The Pacers had a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 12.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.530 vs. 0.487). With 20 points and six rebounds, Indiana’s Myles Turner put together a good outing.
Indiana should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Pacers rank sixth in offensive efficiency, while Brooklyn ranks 20th in defensive efficiency.
Although Brooklyn struggles winning games straight up (12-19 SU), they have a respectable record against the spread (17-13). A little over half of the Nets’ games have finished under the total.
Meanwhile, Indiana owns records of 18-14 SU and 20-12 ATS. Games including the Pacers also have gone under the projected point total 53.1 percent of the time.
The Pacers have emerged victorious in both games against the Nets this year, including a 109-97 victory the last time these teams met. Indiana covered as a 3.5-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 206 points, which was 14 points below the projected point total of 220 points. Indiana had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.4 vs. 15.9). Brooklyn, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 15.1). Victor Oladipo was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points.
Brooklyn Nets at Indiana Pacers Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Pacers, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Brooklyn is 10-6 ATS on the road with 10 unders and 6 overs.
At home, Indiana is 10-7 ATS with 10 unders, 6 overs and 1 push.
Brooklyn is 7-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Indiana is 9-0.
When reaching 100 points, the Pacers are 16-6 and the Nets are 10-14.
Brooklyn ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (34.5) while Indiana ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (30.8).
The Pacers rank third in points off turnovers per game (19.2) while the Nets rank 22nd (15.4).
Indiana ranks 12th in steals per game (8.0) while Brooklyn ranks 26th (6.7).
The Nets rank fifth in rebounds per game (45.2) while the Pacers rank 18th (42.5).
Brooklyn ranks 13th in points in the paint per game (44.3) while Indiana ranks 25th in points allowed in the paint per game (46.8).
The Nets rank 14th in second chance points per game (12.1) while the Pacers rank 25th in second chance points allowed per game (13.4).
Indiana ranks third in fast break points per game (15.3) while Brooklyn ranks 13th (11.1).
The Nets average 22.5 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Pacers rank 21st in assists allowed per game (23.7).
Indiana ranks 19th in blocks per game (4.5) while Brooklyn ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Indiana is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Nets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 2.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pacers have scored an average of 103.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 101.6 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
