The Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers are both confident they can compete near the top of the Eastern Conference. While the Celtics are the favorites, it is pretty open now that LeBron James is in the West. The Pacers and 76ers figure to be jockeying for position throughout the season and an early head-to-head matchup this week could be integral down the line.
The 76ers have the more talented team, but the Pacers have started the year hotter and have the home court. Indiana will likely be the slight favorite in this matchup, although it figures to be a competitive affair which could go either way in NBA gambling.
This NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana at 8 p.m ET on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN.
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Odds Analysis
The Pacers are 7-3 on the season, which is currently the third-best mark in the Eastern Conference behind the Bucks and Raptors. Indiana has played four games at home and won three of them. The Pacers generally look good at home and another key win here would be a big boost for the team’s confidence.
The 76ers are 6-5 on the year. They have won three of five on the road this season. Philadelphia has a negative point-differential, which is a bit of a concern, but the season is still young and there is time to turn it around. The 76ers are expected to take another step forward after an encouraging 2017-18 season but the early returns haven’t been great. It will be interesting to see how the oddsmakers feel about this matchup in NBA gambling.
This game has live betting capability, which is a great option for bettors to make more wagers after the contest begins.
Key Stat
5. That’s the number of wins in their past six games for the Pacers. Four of those came on the road, and the most recent one, a home victory, was an impressive one over the Celtics. Victor Oladipo came up clutch in that one, hitting a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Oladipo had 24 points and 12 rebounds in the contest as he continues to show he has become an All-Star talent. The Pacers are hot and if they can add a win over the 76ers to the recent one against the Celtics, the rest of the East will be forced to take them seriously moving forward.
Player To Watch
Markelle Fultz -- The 76ers are really hoping the former No. 1 overall pick can live up to his potential but a broken jumpshot is really hindering Fultz’s ability to keep defenses honest. He is averaging 9.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Fultz is shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from three-point range, numbers that don’t justify him remaining on the court the majority of the time.
Fultz has started all 10 games but if he continues to struggle the 76ers may have to consider other options. Fultz has a bunch of natural talent and Philadelphia would like to be patient with him, but it’s fair to wonder if the 76ers are sacrificing points as Fultz works through his issues.
Keep an eye on how much Fultz plays in this one. The Pacers will be able to sag off him and clog the lane when he is on the court.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The 76ers have the two most gifted athletes in this game with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. They should be able to keep the team in the game. However, Indiana is playing well and gets this one at home.
Look for Oladipo to lead the way as the Pacers are the pick to come away with this victory over the 76ers in NBA betting odds.
NBA ATS Pick: Indiana Pacers 117, Philadelphia 76ers 114
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