The Brooklyn Nets (26-40) face the Indiana Pacers (37-30) Saturday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 2-2
The Pacers have struggled on a back-to-back, so not surprisingly they lost to the Chicago Bulls Wednesday 132-129 in overtime. The Pacers defense allowed the Bulls to shoot 52.2% from the field, compared to their own 46.5%.
The Nets are also coming off a loss, falling to the Orlando Magic on the road 114-106. The Nets made just 7 3s, at a 27% rate. The Magic made 14 at nearly 44% from beyond the arc.