The Indiana Pacers (10-33) and Philadelphia 76ers (22-18) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. The game will broadcast live on FDSIN.
The 76ers are 8-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (76ers -8), with the over/under set at 228.5 total points. Philadelphia is a-320 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +260 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. 76ers predictions and NBA picks for Monday, January 19.
Pacers vs 76ers Prediction, Picks
- Pacers vs 76ers pick: Joel Embiid Over 26.5 Points (-115)
My Pacers vs 76ers best bet is on Joel Embiid over 26.5 points, but make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pacers vs 76ers Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8 -110 | 228.5 -110o / -110u | +260 |
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8 -110 | 228.5 -110o / -110u | -320 |
Pacers vs 76ers NBA Preview
The 76ers face off against the Pacers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and this is a matchup that Joel Embiid should dominate.
Embiid loves playing against the Pacers.
In the games against Indiana where he’s played his typical minutes, Embiid has scored 30+ points in all of them — including a 39-point effort earlier this season.
The Pacers simply don't have an answer for him, as they are extremely weak on the interior.
Embiid is averaging 27.5 points per game over his last 10 outings, and I expect him to continue his strong scoring trend in this matchup.
While he’s listed on the injury report for this first game of a back-to-back, this is an extremely strong matchup for Embiid, and we’ll just take a void if he sits out.
Pacers vs 76ers Best Bet
- Joel Embiid Over 26.5 Points (-115)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
I'm also staying away from the moneyline.
Over/Under
My 76ers vs. Pacers betting prediction is on Joel Embiid Over 26.5 Points.
