The Los Angeles Lakers (41-32) visit the Indiana Pacers (41-33) on Friday. Tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Lakers vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0 with 150-146 win at home last Sunday
The Lakers have won 5 games in a row after taking down the Memphis Grizzlies 136-124 on Wednesday and covering as a 4.5-point road favorite. F Rui Hachimura'scored a game-high 32 points on 7 of 8 from 3 while 6' players, including all 5 starters, scored in double figures. LA shot 55.6% from the field in the win.
The Pacers fell 125-99 to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday while failing to cover as 3.5-point road favorites. G Andrew Nembhard'scored a team-high 18 points as Indiana shot 40% from the field in the loss.