The Indiana Pacers'(24-17) visit the'Portland Trail Blazers'(11-29) on Friday. Tip from Moda Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pacers vs. Trail Blazers'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Trail Blazers lead 1-0
The Pacers snapped a 2-game skid with a 126-121 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday to cover as 8.5-point road underdogs. G Bennedict Mathurin'scored a team-high 25 points while G'T.J. McConnell'(20 points, 10 assists) and F Jalen Smith'(17 points, 13 rebounds) each had a double-double. In total, 7 of the 9 Indiana players who saw playing time scored in double figures while the team shot 55.1% from the field in the win.
The Trail Blazers snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 105-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets to cover as 5-point home underdogs. F Jerami Grant'led all scorers with 30 points on 14-of-26 shooting while 4 starters had at least 16 points. Portland shot 48.8% from the field in the win.