Indiana Pacers at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Jan 18, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) celebrates after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers (24-17) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (11-29) on Friday. Tip from Moda Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Trail Blazers lead 1-0

The Pacers snapped a 2-game skid with a 126-121 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday to cover as 8.5-point road underdogs. G Bennedict Mathurin scored a team-high 25 points while G T.J. McConnell (20 points, 10 assists) and F Jalen Smith (17 points, 13 rebounds) each had a double-double. In total, 7 of the 9 Indiana players who saw playing time scored in double figures while the team shot 55.1% from the field in the win.

The Trail Blazers snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 105-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets to cover as 5-point home underdogs. F Jerami Grant led all scorers with 30 points on 14-of-26 shooting while 4 starters had at least 16 points. Portland shot 48.8% from the field in the win.

Pacers at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Pacers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +176 (bet $100 to win $176)
• Against the spread (ATS): Pacers -5.5 (-108) | Trail Blazers +5.5 (-112)
• Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pacers at Trail Blazers key injuries

Pacers

• Not yet submitted

Trail Blazers

• C Deandre Ayton (knee) probable
• G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pacers 121, Trail Blazers 111

Moneyline

PASS.

At -210 odds, there is no value betting on Indiana, which is 11-10 on the road, to beat a Portland team that is 6-12 at home.

Against the spread

BET PACERS -5.5 (-108).

The Pacers are 24-16-1 ATS this season, including 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games. They have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games and are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 as favorites. Portland has failed to cover the spread in 6 of its last 9, all as an underdog of 5 points or more.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 237.5 (-110).

The Pacers have hit the Under in 4 of their last 5 and have scored 109 or fewer in 2 of their last 3 games. The Trail Blazers have hit the Under in 4 of their last 5 games. In 3 of their last 5 games, they have either scored 93 or fewer points or have allowed 116 or fewer. Portland has an Under record of 22-18 this season.

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