The Los Angeles Lakers (43-28) and Indiana Pacers (43-29) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Let's get into my Lakers vs. Pacers prediction and NBA picks for Wednesday, March 26.
The Lakers are 1-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Lakers -1), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Los Angeles is a -115 favorite to win outright, while Indiana is -105 to pull off the upset.
Lakers vs. Pacers Picks, Prediction
My Lakers vs. Pacers best bet is on Tyrese Haliburton to record a double-double, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Tyrese Haliburton Double-Double
Lakers vs Pacers Odds
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1 -105 | 235.5 -108o / -112u | -115 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1 -115 | 235.5 -108o / -112u | -105 |
- Lakers vs. Pacers spread: Lakers -1
- Lakers vs. Pacers over/under: 235.5 Points
- Lakers vs. Pacers moneyline: Lakers -115, Pacers -105
- Lakers vs. Pacers best bet: Tyrese Haliburton Double-Double
Lakers vs. Pacers Preview
The Lakers are favored by a single point, making this game nearly a pick 'em. They are coming off a double-digit loss to Orlando and have lost and failed to cover in three straight.
With LeBron James back, neither streak is expected to continue long-term, though they're 0-2 since his return. The Pacers have won five straight, but only covered in two. To be fair, they beat Minnesota outright as a home underdog last game (+1.5).
Lakers vs. Pacers Prediction
Tyrese Haliburton double-double is where I'm going.
He's notched double-doubles in 11 straight and is playing a Lakers' defense that's been struggling at the point of attack. We've seen Josh Giddey, Coby White, Franz Wagner, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard carve up this defense in recent outings. Haliburton is more than capable of doing the same, even against a desperate Lakers defense.
The 10 assists are the bigger hurdle given that Haliburton has had double-digit points in every game since February 4, but he's done the same as a distributor in every game he's played since February 20 — the first game back from the All-Star break.
Simply put, Haliburton is averaging about 22 and 12 since the All-Star break with double doubles in 11 straight and was off by one assist in the game before the streak began.
The Pacers and Lakers are both expected to be healthy, which will help Haliburton in the "potential" assist category as well.
Best Bet: Tyrese Haliburton Double-Double (-125, Fanatics)
Pacers vs Lakers Betting Trends
