Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 18, 2025

The NBA's Saturday slate features a Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers showdown, featuring two Eastern Conference teams with postseason ambitions. This intriguing matchup is one of six games scheduled for the day.

Philadelphia continues to face challenges with its roster, as the team announced on Friday that Joel Embiid, who has missed the last six games due to a foot sprain, is now also dealing with persistent discomfort in his left knee. He will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.

Here’s a detailed preview of the Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers game, which tips off at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: 76ers (+260) vs Pacers (-325)

Spread: 76ers +8.5 (-110) vs Pacers -8.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): 76ers o223.5 (-110) vs Pacers u223.5 (-110)

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

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have endured one of the most challenging seasons in the league. After adding Paul George to their core of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, injuries have plagued all three stars.

Additionally, the team suffered another setback when Jared McCain went down with a season-ending injury. At the halfway point of the season, Embiid has played in just 13 games and has often looked far from his MVP-caliber form. The 76ers, currently sitting at 15-24, enter this game as heavy underdogs.

The Indiana Pacers have also experienced some ups and downs but have found consistency recently, winning eight of their last 10 games. With a 23-19 record, the Pacers hold the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Tyrese Haliburton, despite missing one game in this stretch, has been stellar, averaging 20.7 points and 9.0 assists in the nine games he played. It took Haliburton some time to find his rhythm this season, but he and the Pacers appear to be hitting their stride.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers predicted starting lineups

For the 76ers, Joel Embiid (left knee injury management), KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction), Kyle Lowry (right hip soreness) and Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery) are all out. Paul George (left groin tightness) and Guerschon Yabusele (right knee swelling) are questionable, while Andre Drummond (left groin tightness) is probable.

For the Pacers, Isaiah Jackson is out with a torn right Achilles tendon, and James Wiseman is out with a torn left Achilles tendon.

76ers

G - Tyrese Maxey | G - Eric Gordon | F - Paul George | F - Kelly Oubre Jr. | C - Guerschon Yabusele

Pacers

G - Tyrese Haliburton | G - Andrew Nembhard | F - Aaron Nesmith | F - Pascal Siakam | C - Myles Turner

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers betting props

• Tyrese Maxey to score under 26.5 points is -111 on FanDuel. Expect him to stay under this mark.
• Tyrese Haliburton to score over 18.5 points is -113 on FanDuel. Expect him to clear this.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers prediction

The Indiana Pacers have been in strong form lately, and we expect them to maintain their momentum against the struggling Philadelphia 76ers. While it may not be a blowout victory, the Pacers should win comfortably, with a predicted margin of at least 10 points.