The Indiana Pacers (1-7) and Denver Nuggets (6-2) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. EST from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will broadcast live on FDSIN.
The Nuggets are 11.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Nuggets -11.5), with the over/under set at 236.5 total points. Denver is a -600 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +425 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. Nuggets predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, November 8.
My Pacers vs Nuggets Prediction
- Pacers vs Nuggets pick: Over 236.5 (-110)
My Nuggets vs Pacers best bet is on the over, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pacers vs Nuggets Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11.5 -110 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | +425 |
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -110 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | -600 |
Pacers vs Nuggets NBA Preview
The Nuggets are the best-scoring team in the league with 125.1 points per game, and they have put up 122 or more in each of their last three games.
At home, their games have totaled 230 or more points four out of five times. Overall, their games have hit Over 236.5 (the line tonight) four out of eight times.
If we also look at the Nuggets defense, which allows the fifth-highest average in the league (112.4 points per game), it's easy to see why our Bet Labs system recommends the over in this game.
The Pacers are going through a terrible start to their season, giving up 119.5 PPG this season (24th in the NBA), and will need to take chances if they want to bounce back.
The Denver offense goes through Nikola Jokic, as usual, but the three-time MVP has increased his assists to 11.6 per game, becoming the league leader while still scoring 24.4 PPG.
With the line at 236.5 and playing in Denver's altitude, the over is an excellent choice.
Pacers vs Nuggets Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system focuses on early-season NBA games in which two playoff-caliber teams face off, with the visiting team coming off a short streak of low-scoring performances.
In October and November, offensive rhythm begins to peak for talented rosters while defensive communication often lags, especially during road stretches.
When both teams made the postseason the prior year, matchups tend to feature faster tempo, higher execution, and strong offensive depth.
The visiting team’s recent run of unders sets up a market inefficiency as totals are adjusted too low, yet elite talent and familiarity between quality teams drive scoring efficiency above expectations.
These conditions make early-season road matchups between proven playoff teams a favorable setup for overs before lines fully adjust to midseason offensive form.
Pick: Over 236.5 (-110, bet365)
Nuggets vs Pacers Betting Trends
