Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 13, 2024

The Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup is one of the eight NBA games scheduled for Friday. Indiana is ninth in the East with a 10-15 record, while Philly is 12th with a 7-15 record.

The two teams have faced each other 197 times in the regular season, with the Sixers holding a 111-86 lead. This will be their second meeting this season after previously playing on Oct. 27. Philly won that game behind Tyrese Maxey’s 45 points. Tyrese Haliburton led Indiana with 22 points.

Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers game details and odds

The Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 13, at Wells Fargo Center. The game will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and FanDuel Sports Network - Indiana. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Pacers (+217) vs. 76ers (-267)

Spread: Pacers (+6.5) vs. 76ers (-6.5)

Total (O/U): Pacers -110 (o227.5) vs. 76ers -110 (u227.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers preview

The Pacers have been inconsistent this season and have won just four of their past 10 games. They have struggled mightily on the road with a 3-11 record, so, it will be interesting to see if their struggles away from home continue against the Sixers.

Indiana is coming off of a 113-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. T.J. McConnell led the team with 30 points off the bench, but that wasn’t enough, as the Pacers lost to a Charlotte team that was without its best player in LaMelo Ball.

After starting the season slow because of injuries to key players, the 76ers have finally hit some form of momentum. They are on a two-game winning streak and have split the past 10 games. The streak needs to continue if they are to move to the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference standings.

Philly is coming off of a 108-100 win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey had a triple-double of 25 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds.

Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers betting props

Tyrese Haliburton’s points total is set at 17.5, which is also his season average. While Hali has struggled for consistency, take a risk and bet on the over here.

When healthy, Joel Embiid is an offensive machine and has led the league in scoring in multiple seasons. His points total for the game is set at 28.5 points, which is over his season average of 22.0 points. However, that number can be a bit misleading as Embiid was recovering from injuries to start his season. With Embiid showing form in the last game, bet on the over here.

Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction

The oddsmakers favor Philly to build on its winning streak and get another victory at home on Friday. We predict the same and expect Indiana’s struggles on the road to continue. The Sixers should cover the spread for a win in a high-scoring game where the team total should surpass 227.5 points.