The Monday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers from the Wells Fargo Center. The Pacers (1-2) are in rebuilding mode after trading away All-Star C Domantas Sabonis last season and rank third in the league in pace. On Saturday, Indiana snapped a 12-game losing streak dating back to last year by limiting Detroit to 39 percent shooting during a 124-115 home victory.
Rookie G Bennedict Mathurin continued his impressive start with a game-high 27 points and seven rebounds off the Indiana bench. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 24 points, ten assists, and five rebounds for the Pacers.
The Philadelphia 76ers have reached the Eastern Conference semifinals in four of the last five years and have not reached the conference finals since the 2000-2001 season. Through their first three games, the 76ers (0-3) rank 20th in defensive efficiency and play at the slowest tempo in the league. On Saturday, Philadelphia missed 21 of their 31 three-point attempts during an inexcusable 114-105 home loss versus lowly San Antonio.
All-Star C Joel Embiid poured in a game-high 40 points on a 14-for-25 shooting performance and grabbed 13 rebounds. James Harden added 12 points (4-18 FG), 12 assists, and nine rebounds for the 76ers. Philadelphia was outscored 40-10 in bench points.
Recent Betting Trends
- Pacers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
- 76ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Over is 9-1 in Pacers last 10 overall.
- Under is 6-1 in 76ers last 7 home games.
- Pacers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Free NBA Pick:
Indiana Pacers +12