The Indiana Pacers (6-18) and Philadelphia 76ers (13-10) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-PH.
The 76ers are 7.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (76ers -7.5), with the over/under set at 225 total points. Philadelphia is a -230 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +185 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. 76ers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, December 12.
My Pacers vs 76ers Prediction
- Pacers vs 76ers pick: Over 225 (-110)
My 76ers vs Pacers best bet is on the over, with the best price currently available at bet365. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pacers vs 76ers Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -110 | 225 -110o / -110u | +185 |
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -110 | 225 -110o / -110u | -230 |
Pacers vs 76ers NBA Preview
Five of the last six Pacers' road games have seen combined totals of 225 or more points, and eight of the last matchups between Indiana and Philadelphia have gone over 225 — which is the over/under set for tonight's matchup.
This aligns with our Bet Labs system recommendation to go for the over in this game.
The 76ers are averaging 116.9 points per game, ranking 16th in the NBA, while the Pacers have 111.3 PPG (28th), for a combined total of 228.2 PPG.
Philadelphia's defense is allowing 116.1 PPG, and Indiana opponents have scored 118.8 PPG this season.
The 76ers expect Joel Embiid to play. He is listed as probable (left knee management) for tonight.
Pacers vs 76ers Prediction, Betting Analysis
The NBA system titled "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" in totals betting is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular-season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 225 (-110, bet365)
76ers vs Pacers Betting Trends
