The Indiana Pacers (40-31) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (38-32) on Sunday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; teams split last season with each winning on the road
The Pacers won 123-111 at the Golden State Warriors on Friday with C Myles Turner passing Jermaine O’Neal as the franchise leader in blocks (1,248). Indiana’s defense held Golden State to under 29.2% on 3s.
The Lakers took down the Philadelphia 76ers 101-94 Friday and sit 1.5 games ahead of the Warriors for the 9th spot in the West. The 76ers caused 21 turnovers, but the Lakers’ defense held them to 34% from the floor.