The Indiana Pacers (18-18) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (13-22) on Monday, January 6th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on YES. The Pacers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Nets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nets. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Pacers vs Nets

The Pacers Are Coming Off A Win

The Pacers moved to 18-18 on the season with a 126-108 win over the Suns on Saturday. Indiana, playing at home, entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After a tight first half, the Pacers took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Suns 40-28. They maintained their momentum in the 4th, winning the quarter 30-24. The total points for the game finished at 234, just under the line of 235.5.

The Nets Are Coming Off A Win

The Nets fell to 13-22 on the season after a 123-94 loss to the 76ers on Saturday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +9 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 217 points went over the pre-game total of 211.5.

Brooklyn started strong with an 11-0 run but couldn’t maintain their momentum. They were outscored 29-19 in the 1st quarter and trailed 91-66 going into the 4th, where they were outscored 32-28.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

Tyrese Haliburton hit 5 threes and led the Pacers with 27 points and 8 assists in their 126-108 win over the Suns, shooting 41.7% from deep. Myles Turner added 20 points, while Pascal Siakam contributed 15.

Indiana connected on 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc and 47.9% overall. Haliburton scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Bennedict Mathurin added 9 of his 13 points in the 3rd.

Nets Offense Breakdown

The Nets struggled offensively in their 123-94 loss to the 76ers, shooting just 41.5% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range. Ziaire Williams led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip and shooting 75% overall.

Tyrese Martin added 16 points, and Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Johnson and Jalen Wilson both scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Wilson finishing with 9 of his 11 points in the final period.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers gave up 108 points to the Suns but still managed to secure the win. They allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 24 points.

Indiana held Phoenix to 12 made threes on 40% shooting. The Suns also went 20/21 from the free-throw line. The Pacers grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Nets Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers were consistent, giving up 29 points in the 1st quarter but holding the Suns to 27 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and just 24 in the 4th, leading to a 126-108 win. Overall, Indiana allowed Phoenix to shoot 48% from the field.

Indiana limited the Suns to 12 made threes on 40% shooting from deep. The Pacers also sent Phoenix to the line 21 times, where they hit 20 free throws. On the boards, Indiana grabbed 34 defensive rebounds while allowing 5 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers vs Nets Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Indiana posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 7-3 ATS.
• Across their last five home contests, Brooklyn has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 106 points per game.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
• Indiana has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

Pacers vs Nets Prediction

The Pacers is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 127-74. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Pacers at -9.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 222.5, and our model projects the Pacers and Nets to reach a combined total of 201 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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