The Indiana Pacers (15-47) and Los Angeles Lakers (37-25) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will broadcast live on FDSIN.
The Lakers are 9.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Lakers -9.5), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Los Angeles is a -455 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +350 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 6.
Pacers vs Lakers Prediction, Picks
- Pacers vs Lakers pick: Lakers -9.5 / Andrew Nembhard 12+ points (+180)
My Lakers vs Pacers best bet is a same game parlay combining Los Angeles to cover the spread and Andrew Nembhard to score 12+ points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pacers vs Lakers Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -118 | 235.5 -110o / -110u | +350 |
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -102 | 235.5 -110o / -110u | -455 |
Pacers vs Lakers NBA Preview
The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers will clash in the City of Angels on Friday night.
This season has been one to forget for the Pacers, who have posted a record of 15-47.
After reaching the NBA Finals last season, Indiana has been the worst team in the East.
Injuries have slowed them down as they have been without their star Tyrese Haliburton for the entire season.
Pascal Siakam has led the Pacers with 24.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
Meanwhile, the Lakers will attempt to bounce back from a hard-fought loss last night against the Nuggets.
They enter the game with a 37-25 record, which places them sixth in the West.
Luka Doncic leads this LA team with 32.3 points and 8.6 assists.
Pacers vs Lakers Predictions, Betting Analysis
Lakers -9.5
The Lakers will be without LeBron James in this matchup, but I still expect them to dominate.
As mentioned, this season has been a disaster for the Pacers, and their struggles should continue in this matchup.
The Pacers have the second-worst road record in the NBA this season (5-25).
Andrew Nembhard 12+ Points
Andrew Nembhard is listed as questionable, but I expect him to play tonight.
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Nembhard has seen an expanded scoring role this season.
He has cashed this prop in seven of his last 11 games.
Our Action Pro Report projects him for 15.6 points.
Pacers vs Lakers Parlay Picks
- Lakers -9.5
- Andrew Nembhard 12+ Points
Parlay Payout: +180
