NBA Bets: Betting Lines, Picks, and Score Predictions for the Crucial Nets vs Pacers Game
The Indiana Pacers are set to take on the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, with the Pacers looking to secure a three-game sweep in the season series. The game, scheduled for tonight, will be broadcast on NBA League Pass and can be streamed on NBA.com and the NBA TV app.
The Pacers hold a commanding 112-82 lead all-time against the Nets, including an impressive 11-8 record in Brooklyn. The home team could face a significant challenge, however, as the Pacers are favored due to an injury to Myles Turner.
Turner injured his right index finger in the previous game against the Nets and is scheduled to see a hand specialist on Tuesday. His availability for the game is uncertain due to pain tolerance.
Jalen Smith, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds in 16 minutes before being ejected in the previous game against the Nets, is expected to play a crucial role for the Pacers. Smith Jr. is tied for second in the league in steals off the bench.
Trendon Watford provided a boost off the bench for the Pacers in the previous game, scoring 21 points. Watford began the year with no role on the roster but has carved out a role as a secondary ball-handler, point forward, and reliable bench piece. He has scored in double figures in five straight games and shot at least 70% from the field in four of those.
The Nets could be facing elimination from the Eastern Conference play-in tournament if they lose a second straight game to the Pacers. Miles Bridges, who is sixth in the NBA in "clutch" points and third in made corner three-pointers, will be key for the Nets. Bridges is on pace to play 82 games this season, a feat only achieved by two other Nets players since they moved to Brooklyn.
Cam Johnson and Dennis Smith Jr. are out for the game, and it is unclear if they will play in the next game. NBA odds for the game have not been released yet.
The game can also be heard on Tunein.com. The Pacers won the first meeting between the teams this season and will be aiming to maintain their dominance over the Nets.
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