The Indiana Pacers (31-37, 37-31 ATS, 34-33 O/U) meet with the Detroit Pistons (15-53, 29-36-3 ATS, 35-32 O/U) in a Central division clash on Monday evening. These division rivals played on Saturday in a game Indiana won 121-115. The Pacers also won the first meeting by a 124-115 score.
The Indiana Pacers resume a three-game road trek on Monday night. The squad is on the outside looking in when it comes to a playoff spot. They are even with the Bulls for the important 10th spot in the conference which is the last spot for the play-in round. Indiana rebounded from a home loss to the 76ers with a 134-125 overtime home win against Houston on Thursday and were six-point favorites in Saturday’s 121-115 road win against the Pistons. The Pacers are 6-4 in their last ten and have covered the spread in three of their last four clashes.
Tyrese Haliburton did not play in Saturday’s victory with a knee injury and is not expected to play. The 23-year-old point guard scored 24 points in the first meeting against Detroit and is sporting an average of 20.8 PPG on the season. Myles Turner has reached 20 points once this month. The 26-year-old center has been ruled out with a back inj ury. Buddy Hield is being relied upon due to the injuries. The veteran shooting guard is averaging 17.3 PPG. Benedict Mathurin has missed the last few games with injury and is questionable. The 20-year-old is having a spectacular rookie season, recording an average of 16.6 PPG.
Andrew Nembhard stepped up big time in last night's win.??
19 PTS
8 AST
3 REB pic.twitter.com/cyJZlR6EQ9— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 12, 2023
The Pacers have been solid on the road, going 4-1 in their last five road bouts including a win against the Mavericks. Indiana is clicking offensively, scoring over 120 points in four consecutive games, and is averaging 115.8 points on the season, good for 10th. The Pacers are conceding an average of 117.9 points, placing them 26th in the NBA.
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