Pacers vs. Nets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 16, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 16, 2024

The Indiana Pacers (37-30) host the Brooklyn Nets (26-40) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Nets are 8-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s over/under is set at 228.5.

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Pacers vs. Nets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pacers -8 228.5

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Injury Report as of March 16

Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Shoulder), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf)

Nets: Ben Simmons: Out (Back), Dariq Whitehead: Out (Shin)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Nets (+8)
Total Pick Over (228.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pacers vs. Nets Stat Rankings

Pacers Avg. (Rank) Nets Avg. (Rank)
123.1 (1st) Points Scored 111.8 (24th)
121.4 (29th) Points Allowed 113.9 (14th)
41.2 (28th) Rebounds 43.7 (14th)
9.9 (21st) Off. Rebounds 11.4 (6th)
13.3 (10th) 3pt Made 13.7 (6th)
30.7 (1st) Assists 26.5 (14th)
12.6 (13th) Turnovers 12.0 (6th)

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Pacers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 39 22.2 6.3 4.8 0.8 0.3 1.2
Tyrese Haliburton 54 20.7 3.9 11.4 1.0 0.7 2.9
Pascal Siakam 26 20.3 7.2 4.2 0.8 0.4 1.1
Myles Turner 63 17.3 7.0 1.3 0.5 1.8 1.4
Aaron Nesmith 58 12.3 3.8 1.4 1.0 0.7 2.1

Nets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cameron Thomas 51 21.3 3.0 2.7 0.7 0.2 2.1
Mikal Bridges 66 20.9 4.7 3.7 1.0 0.4 2.6
Dennis Schroder 15 14.5 2.7 5.7 0.5 0.2 2.3
Cameron Johnson 50 13.7 4.4 2.5 0.8 0.3 2.4
Dennis Schroder 51 13.7 2.7 6.1 0.9 0.2 1.5

Betting Trends

  • The Pacers’ record against the spread is 35-29-3.
  • Indiana has an ATS record of 5-5-1 as 8-point favorites or more.
  • The Pacers have seen 34 of their 67 games hit the over.
  • Indiana’s games have had more than 228.5 points scored on 50 occasions this season.
  • Pacers games average 244.6 total points per game this season, 16.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Nets are 29-34-3 against the spread this year.
  • Brooklyn has no wins ATS (0-5-2) as a 8-point underdog or greater this year.
  • This season, 32 of the Nets’ 66 games have gone over the point total.
  • Brooklyn’s games have gone over 228.5 points on 24 occasions this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 2.8 points higher than the average scoring total for Nets games (225.7).

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