The Philadelphia 76ers (31-26) and Indiana Pacers (15-43) will face off 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 FDSIN.
The 76ers are 9.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (76ers -9.5), with the over/under set at 233.5 total points. Philadelphia is a -450 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +350 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my 76ers vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, February 24.
76ers vs Pacers Prediction
- 76ers vs Pacers pick: 76ers -9.5 (-110)
My Pacers vs. 76ers best bet is on Philadelphia to cover the spread at -9.5. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
76ers vs Pacers Odds
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -110 | 233.5 -110o / -110u | -450 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -110 | 233.5 -110o / -110u | +350 |
76ers vs Pacers NBA Preview
The 76ers snapped a four-game losing streak on Sunday, convincingly defeating the Timberwolves by a score of 135-108 in Minneapolis.
That's why our Bet Labs "Bet Struggling Favorites" system recommends backing them to cover the spread again tonight against the Pacers, a team with a current three-game skid and a 10-19 record at home.
Although Joel Embiid (knee/shin) remains questionable for the 76ers tonight, the Pacers are in much worse condition with Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell and Kam Jones all questionable, and Pascal Siakam's status is in doubt with a wrist sprain.
Also, the Sixers already beat Indiana twice this season, with final scores of 115-105 and 113-104.
76ers vs Pacers Predictions, Betting Analysis
This system identifies value in NBA conference games where favorites are struggling but still favored by the market.
When a team has recently underperformed yet remains favored like the 76ers, it suggests the betting line reflects long-term strength rather than short-term results.
These situations often create buying opportunities on quality teams that are due for positive regression after a rough stretch.
Facing familiar conference opponents adds familiarity and stability to performance expectations, while moderate spreads and balanced totals keep volatility in check.
This approach capitalizes on the overreaction to recent form, betting on strong teams to rebound once market sentiment has dipped too far against them.
Pick: 76ers -9.5 (-110, bet365)
Spread
My 76ers vs Pacers betting prediction is on the 76ers to cover the spread (-9.5) at -110.
Moneyline
I'm taking the 76ers to cover the spread instead of targeting the moneyline in this spot.
Over/Under
No play on the total for this game.
Pacers vs 76ers Betting Trends
