The Philadelphia 76ers (3-1) and Indiana Pacers (2-2) will clash in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game will broadcast live on ESPN.
The 76ers are 4.5-point favorites on the spread against the Pacers, with the over/under set at 236.5 total points. The Sixers are -190 favorites to win outright, while the Pacers are listed as +150 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my 76ers vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, October 28.
76ers vs Pacers Prediction
- 76ers vs Pacers pick: Tyrese Maxey Over 23.5 Points (-105, BetMGM)
My 76ers vs. Pacers best bet is on Tyrese Maxey to score over 23.5 points, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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76ers vs Pacers Odds
- 76ers vs Pacers spread: -4.5 (-110), +4.5 (-110)
- 76ers vs Pacers over/under: 236.5 (-110o/-110u)
- 76ers vs Pacers moneyline: 76ers -190, Pacers +155
76ers vs Pacers NBA Preview
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have made it very clear what their offensive identity is right now: Tyrese Maxey is the absolute engine.
Maxey has looked incredible to start the season, operating as the fastest guy in the league who also happens to be an elite shooter.
Regardless of who is in or out of the lineup, Maxey is not taking a backseat to anybody.
The Sixers are trusting him to score in a variety of ways, whether it's beating guys one-on-one, operating as a spot-up shooter, pulling up off the dribble, or dominating in transition.
Maxey is getting as many shots as he wants, putting up 19, 23, 22, and 24 field goal attempts in his first four games.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
This is going to be a very fast-paced basketball game. Both of these teams are averaging well over 100 possessions per contest and rank inside the top 10 in pace.
Indiana is pushing the tempo, but their defense leaves a lot to be desired, specifically when it comes to defending without fouling.
The Pacers are currently allowing the sixth-most free throws per game this season.
Without elite rim protection waiting in the paint, explosive downhill guards can easily compromise this defense.
76ers vs Pacers Pick, Betting Analysis
Maxey is currently averaging 28.8 points per game, and he has cleared this 23.5-point line in all four games this season.
Against an Indiana team playing at a top-10 pace and constantly putting opponents on the free-throw line, this is a dream matchup for him.
Maxey gets out in transition better than anyone; the moment there's a steal and an outlet pass, he is simply gone.
This line of 23.5 is simply too low for his current role in the Sixers' offense.
Pick: Tyrese Maxey Over 23.5 Points (-105, BetMGM)
