Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

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

The Brooklyn Nets will make the trip to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 42-33 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 29-46 and 11th in the Conference standings. 

The Nets find themselves trailing the Hawks by five games in the tenth spot, and their playoff aspirations are fading with just seven games remaining in the season. Their hopes took a hit after their three-game winning streak was snapped in a 116-104 loss to the Lakers last night. Cam Thomas led the Nets with 30 points and six assists, supported by Trendon Watford's 15 points off the bench. Brooklyn averages 111.2 points per game, ranking 24th in the league, which is 9.4 points fewer than what the Pacers typically allow. Their shooting percentages stand at 45.7% from the field (27th) and 36.5% from three-point range (18th). Defensively, the Nets fare better, ranking 13th overall and allowing 113.5 points per game. Notably, they tend to concede 3.9 more points when playing away compared to at home. The availability of Cam Johnson and Dennis Smith Jr. remains uncertain for the upcoming match.

Following a five-game road trip, the Indiana Pacers secured a convincing 109-90 victory over the Lakers on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the charge with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 21 points along with eight rebounds and eight assists. This win kept the Pacers in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings, but they must maintain their winning ways as Miami lurks just one game behind in seventh place. Indiana maintains its top spot in the league for offense, averaging 122.7 points per game, which is 9.2 points more than what the Nets typically concede. However, defensively, the Pacers have room for improvement as they allow an average of 120.6 points per game, ranking third-worst in the league this season. Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Wong are uncertain for the Pacers in the upcoming match.