Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers Free Prediction 02/05/19

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The Indiana Pacers (34-19) will be 3.5-point underdogs at home in Bankers Life Fieldhouse when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers (27-26). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 217 points and it is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Odds

Both teams covered in their last game. The Pacers (2-point underdogs) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 109-107, while the Lakers (15-point underdogs) fell to the Golden State Warriors, 115-101. The Indiana game went 11.5 points over the projected point total of 204.5, while the Los Angeles game finished 18.5 points under the projected point total of 234.5.

The Pacers forced 16 turnovers and held the Pelicans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.483 (below their season average of 0.535). Los Angeles, on the other hand, held Golden State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 23.4). Domantas Sabonis had a good game for Indiana, finishing with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Los Angeles, meanwhile, received a boost from Rajon Rondo, who had 12 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, LeBron James led the Lakers to a 104-96 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 38 points. Los Angeles covered as a 5-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 200 points, which was well under the projected point total of 221. Los Angeles had a better effective field goal percentage (0.529 vs. 0.430). Indiana, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (22-27; 81.5 percent).

Of the Lakers’ 53 games, 33 have gone under the total. Los Angeles comes into the game with records of 27-26 straight up (SU) and 23-28-2 against the spread (ATS).

Pacers games also have typically gone under the total (57.7 percent). Moreover, Indiana is 34-19 SU and 25-26-1 ATS.

Getting to the line could be hard to find for Indiana in this matchup. The Pacers rank 26th in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.179, while Los Angeles ranks eighth in FTA rate allowed (0.189). Additionally, the Lakers rank 21st in offensive efficiency (105.6), while the Pacers rank third in defensive efficiency (103.8).

Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers Odds Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Pacers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Pacers rank eighth in assists per game (25.9) while the Lakers rank 13th in assists allowed per game (24.1).
  • Indiana ranks third in points off turnovers per game (19.6) while Los Angeles ranks 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.3).
  • The Pacers rank fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.6) while the Lakers rank 22nd (50.3).
  • Indiana averages 15.0 fast-break points per game, which ranks 10th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 25th in fast-break points given up per game (14.8).
  • Los Angeles ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (30.3) while Indiana ranks 28th (25.3).
  • The Pacers rank third in rebounds allowed per game (43.1) while the Lakers rank 26th (47.1).
  • The Lakers rank ninth in blocks per game (5.5) while the Pacers rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
  • Indiana ranks 18th in second chance points per game (13.2) while Los Angeles ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (14.2).
  • Indiana ranks third in steals per game (8.9) while Los Angeles ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
  • Los Angeles is 7-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Indiana is 17-3.
  • In games where they score over 100 points, the Lakers are 26-21 and the Pacers are 30-10.
  • Indiana is 13-12 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 13-12 ATS on the road.
  • In 25 road games, the Lakers have 13 unders and 12 overs.
  • Of the Pacers’ 25 home games, they have 18 unders and 7 overs.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lakers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pacers are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 4 unders and 1 over, while Indiana has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The Lakers have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Los Angeles has scored an equal number of points as their opponents.
  • During their last five games, the Pacers have scored an average of 98.6 points per game (9.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 108.2 points per game (4.5 above their season average).