Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Preview | Oct. 27, 2024

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers hope to get their first win of the 2024-25 NBA season when they face the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Nick Nurse’s squad, 0-2 to start their campaign, will continue to miss Joel Embiid and Paul George against the Pacers. Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andre Drummond lead the Sixers on the road.

Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton and Co. will make their home debut after opening the season outside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They are looking to bounce back after losing 123-98 to their rivals, the New York Knicks, on Friday. Backup James Wiseman isn’t with the team as he is dealing with a left Achilles tendon tear.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups, Odds, and Betting Tips

Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis will host the game between the 76ers and the Pacers. Setanta Sport will air the game locally while the action is available by streaming it through the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: 76ers (+250) vs. Pacers (-310)

Spread: 76ers (+7.5) vs. Pacers (-7.5)

Total (O/U): 76ers (o228.0 -110) vs. Pacers u228.0 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer 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 are winless in two games without their two biggest stars. Without Embiid and George, the 76ers’ supporting cast must step up to support Tyrese Maxey. Kelly Oubre Jr. had 28 points in the Sixers’ 115-107 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Philly will have a chance if he can sustain that and get a jolt from Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon and Kyle Lowry.

The Indiana Pacers must be disappointed after their lopsided loss to the Knicks. After the close first quarter, Indiana’s high-octane offense stuttered against New York’s bruising game and execution on offense.

The Pacers can’t afford to overlook the injury-plagued 76ers to open their home schedule with a win. Rick Carlisle’s team has to improve its rebounding and move the ball around with purpose. Indiana has to limit the turnovers to prevent Philly from turning the game into a slugfest.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers predicted starting lineups

PG: Tyrese Maxey | PG: Kyle Lowry | SF: Kelly Oubre Jr. | PF: Caleb Martin | C: Andre Drummond

PG: Tyrese Haliburton | PG: Andrew Nembhard | SF: Aaron Nesmith | PF: Pascal Siakam | C: Myles Turner

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers betting tips

Bennedict Mathurin’s 13.5 (O/U) points prop seems too low, after averaging 19.5 points in two games. The third-year guard is poised to have another big scoring game against Philadelphia’s undermanned roster.

Tyrese Maxey has a 29.5 (O/U) points prop on Sunday. Indiana’s defense doesn't have to worry about Embiid and George so it has a good shot at limiting Maxey to less than 29 points. Betting under seems to be the favorable option for Maxey’s points odds.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers prediction

The 76ers are undermanned and will face a team raring to rebound from a humiliating loss. The Pacers are primed for a win that will likely beat the -7.5 spread.