The Barclays Center will play host to a Saturday night NBA battle between the Indiana Pacers and the Brooklyn Nets. This will be the second of a back-to-back on the road for Indiana, who exploded for 75 points during the first half and shot 51 percent overall during a 127-117 road triumph against Washington. The Pacers (2-4) knocked down 15-for-28 from the three-point line and led by as many as 20 points.
All five Indiana starters scored in double figures and were led by Myles Turner with 27 points on 7-for-14 from the field. Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield chipped in 25 points apiece for the Pacers, who converted 30-for-33 from the charity stripe.
The Brooklyn Nets had a turbulent offseason, but managed to keep their star players together in the hopes of making a title run. The Nets (1-4) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and continue to be plagued by defensive issues. On Thursday, Brooklyn allowed visiting Dallas to shoot 51 percent from the field during a 129-125 overtime loss. The Nets held a 31-10 advantage in fast break points and converted 27-for-30 from the free-throw line.
Brookyln G Kyrie Irving tallied a team-high 39 points on 14-for-31 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds. All-Star F Kevin Durant added 37 points and five assists for the Nets.
Recent Betting Trends
- Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Nets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Over is 9-3 in Pacers last 12 overall.
- Over is 22-5-1 in Nets last 28 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
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