Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 03/04/2024, 05:05  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 03/04/2024 at 06:01 in NBA Predictions

The Indiana Pacers will head to the Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA on Wednesday evening. The hosts are 43-33 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 29-47 and 11th in the Conference standings. 

The Indiana Pacers are clinging to a slim lead over Miami with just one more win, needing to maintain their winning momentum to secure a top-six finish. They've been in excellent form recently, boasting five victories in their last seven games, and are aiming for a third consecutive win following their comfortable 133-111 victory against this opponent on Monday night. Tyrese Haliburton led the charge with an impressive 27 points and 13 assists on nine of 15 shooting, while Jalen Smith contributed 17 points along with 10 rebounds. The Pacers have showcased themselves as the most potent offense in the league this season, averaging 122.9 points per game, which is 9.1 points higher than the 113.8 points typically allowed by the Nets. However, Indiana's defensive performance has been lackluster, ranking 28th in the NBA by allowing 120.4 points per game, an area they'll need to address heading into the playoffs. Benedict Mathurin is the only player listed as doubtful for this upcoming match.

The Brooklyn Nets are facing a challenging situation, seemingly out of contention for the postseason with 47 losses thus far and trailing the Hawks by six. They've struggled lately, losing eight of their last 11 games overall, and aim to halt a potential third consecutive defeat following a heavy defeat to the Pacers on Monday. Cam Thomas led the team with 22 points on seven of 16 shooting, supported by Trendon Watford, who added 21 points. Brooklyn's offense ranks 24th in the NBA, averaging 111.1 points per game, while Indiana's defense ranks 28th, conceding 120.4 points per game. At home, Brooklyn averages 113.3 points per game, which is 4.2 points more than their average on the road (109.1). Defensively, the Nets' performance has been around league average, currently ranking 15th by allowing 113.8 points per game, which is 9.1 points fewer than the Pacers' high-tempo offense typically scores. Ben Simmons, Keita Bates-Diop, and Dariq Whitehead are doubtful for this upcoming match.