On tonight's slate, the Los Angeles Lakers (-10.5) face the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are a shell of a full-strength NBA roster. The Lakers have been one of the hottest teams since the All-Star Break. The Lakers have a huge edge on the road, where they've won 12 of their last 14 games. The game is at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday night.
The Lakers vs Pacers Prediction
The Lakers (-10.5) are favored to win this game. The Lakers have been on a tear, and the Pacers are a shell of a full-strength NBA roster. The advanced numbers show a chasm in quality and health that simply cannot be ignored. The Pacers are tanking and the Lakers are contending. This game is a mismatch.
The Lakers are overwhelming 10.5-point favorites to beat the Pacers. Despite a loss in the last game, Los Angeles' talent is unparalleled, especially against a tanking team.
Preview of the Pacers vs Lakers
The Lakers (46-26) have been one of the hottest teams since the All-Star Break and have vaulted into third place. The Pacers have been tanking, but they have a few weapons. Pacers SG - Aaron Nesmith, SF - Jarace Walker, and PF - Pascal Siakam are all key players. The Pacers are playing at home, but the Lakers are a hard team to beat on the road. The Lakers have a huge edge in experience and talent. If the Lakers win, they will be in the mix for the top spot in the Western Conference. If the Pacers win, they will be in the mix for the bottom spot in the Eastern Conference.
Lakers vs Pacers Injury Report
The Lakers are at full strength. The Pacers are at full strength. The Lakers have a huge edge in experience and talent. The Lakers have a huge edge on the road, where they've won 12 of their last 14 games. The Pacers are a shell of a full-strength NBA roster. The Lakers are overwhelming 10.5-point favorites to beat the Pacers. The Lakers are contending, and the Pacers are tanking. The Lakers are a hard team to beat on the road. The Lakers have a huge edge in experience and talent. The Lakers are in the mix for the top spot in the Western Conference. The Pacers are in the mix for the bottom spot in the Eastern Conference.
