by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Lakers +1, Pacers -1; Over/Under: 235 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Lakers +1, Pacers -1; Over/Under: 235.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Lakers +1.5, Pacers -1.5; Over/Under: 235.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Lakers: 43-28 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Indiana Pacers: 42-29 (2nd place, Central Division)
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Recent Form
Los Angeles Lakers: 3-7 last 10
Indiana Pacers: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Preview and Analysis
The Lakers are entering this game with a 43-28 record overall this season and they are 15-19 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Chicago Bulls, and the Orlando Magic. Luka Dončić led the team in points in that game with 32 while LeBron James was next on the team with 24 points. LeBron James and Luka Dončić each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Dorian Finney-Smith and Luka Dončić each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 46.3% from the field, 31.3% from 3-point range, and 78.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 39-31-1 this season and their O/U record is 35-36.
The Pacers are entering this game with a 42-29 record overall this season and they are 24-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dallas Mavericks, the Brooklyn Nets twice in a row, and the Timberwolves again. Tyrese Haliburton led the team in points in that game with 24 while Obi Toppin was next on the team with 20 points. Tyrese Haliburton led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Myles Turner led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 48.9% from the field, 37.1% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.2 PPG against them. The Pacers have an ATS record of 32-37-2 this season and their O/U record is 35-34-2.
Lakers vs Pacers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Pacers listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pacers have looked good in their games this season with their 42-29 record overall which has them in the top half of the East and in a playoff spot. They have looked great on their home court too with their 24-9 home record. Meanwhile, the Lakers have looked good in their games this season with their 43-28 record overall which has them in the top half of the West and in a playoff spot. They haven't been a good road team though with their 15-19 road record this season. The Lakers really improved their team with a trade for Luka Doncic and they went on a hot streak shortly after, storming up the standings in the West, but now they have cooled off and haven't looked good lately at all. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games and were missing some key players during that time like LeBron James, but LeBron has been back in their last 2 games now and they have still lost 3 games in a row as they have been in a funk. They are coming off another road loss to the Magic in their last one who haven't been great this season, and now they are running into a much hotter team that has been starting to hit their stride. The Pacers are 7-3 in their last 10 games and they have a ton of momentum on their side right now with 5 wins in a row. The Pacers have been rolling lately and they have been such a good team at home this year while the Lakers are under .500 on the road. The Pacers can take advantage of the Lakers in this slump with the way both teams have been playing lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pacers to cover the spread in this game.
Lakers Pacers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Pacers 127 Lakers 119.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Lakers: 4-9 ATS off an upset loss as a road favorite. 23-29 1H ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less. 40-19 OVER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 9-4 OVER off an upset loss as a road favorite. 28-19 OVER after 2 or more consecutive losses.
Indiana Pacers: 22-13 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 19-9 ATS after playing 3 consecutive home games. 48-30 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 22-14 OVER as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 25-16 OVER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%).
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers: M. Kleber (PF) Out - Foot.
Indiana Pacers: I. Jackson (C) Out For Season - Calf.
Notable Quotes
"We look tired. I don't know what contributes to that. We weren't able to sustain the level of intensity that we started the game with." - JJ Redick after his team’s loss against the Magic in their game on Monday.
“These are the challenges that Andrew Nembhard loves. You know, Anthony Edwards is one of the best players on the planet, and he understands there's no stoppers for guys like that, but the challenge to try to make it as hard as possible and slow him down a little bit is something that he understands is a craft.” - Rick Carlisle after his team’s win against the Timberwolves in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Luka Doncic
SG Austin Reaves
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Jaxson Hayes
Indiana Pacers
PG Tyrese Haliburton
SG Andrew Nembhard
SF Aaron Nesmith
PF Pascal Siakam
C Myles Turner
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. Dončić (27.7)
APG: L. James (8.4)
Reb/G: L. Dončić (8.5)
Indiana Pacers
PPG: P. Siakam (20.8)
APG: T. Haliburton (9.1)
Reb/G: P. Siakam (7)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (1st season)
Indiana Pacers: Rick Carlisle (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
