Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 2/24/25, 12:54 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 2/24/25 at 1:03 AM in NBA Picks

Gainbridge Fieldhouse will set the stage for an exciting Monday night NBA showdown as the Denver Nuggets visit the Indiana Pacers. This marks the first of two matchups between these squads this season. Denver enters this contest following a disappointing home loss to the Lakers on Saturday, snapping a nine-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Indiana secured a home victory over the Clippers on Sunday, adding to their recent success.

Despite the loss to Los Angeles, Denver remains one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference, currently sitting in third place, just half a game behind Memphis for the second seed. This game marks the start of a four-game Eastern Conference road swing for the Nuggets, a critical stretch as they aim to regain momentum. Against the Lakers, Aaron Gordon stepped up with 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit. Denver will be eager to bounce back and avoid a losing streak.

Indiana, on the other hand, is riding a three-game winning streak and holds fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers have been strong offensively, ranking eighth in efficiency and putting up an average of 116.5 points per game. Their fast-paced attack has been effective, and they will need every bit of energy to counter Denver’s high-powered offense.