The Indiana Pacers'(6-3) visit the'Philadelphia 76ers'(7-1) Sunday with tip-off from Wells Fargo Center set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pacers vs. 76ers'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Philadelphia won 4-0 last season
Indiana is on 3-game win streak after a 126-124 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday, covering as a 1-point underdog. The Pacers have scored 126 points or more in all 3 wins during the streak and now average 126 points per game, best in the NBA.
The 76ers extended their win streak to 7 games with a 114-106 win over the Detroit Pistons Friday, failing to cover as 8.5-point favorites. The duo of reigning-MVP C'Joel Embiid'and rising star G'Tyrese Maxey'has dominated for the 76ers thus far. Embiid is averaging 31.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game while Maxey is averaging 25.9 PPG and 7.5 assists per game.