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The Trail Blazers and Pacers will tip-off on December 04th, 2022, in an NBA game in Portland, OR at Moda Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Trail Blazers vs. Pacers betting tip and prediction
The Western Conference and Eastern Conference collide in this NBA matchup on December 04th, 2022, at 20:00. The Trail Blazers enters as -3 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Trail Blazers were -28.5 point favorites and won the game against Pacers, 129-98. The over/under for the upcoming game is 233 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 230.5 points, and the under was victorious.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2022-2023 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Trail Blazers are making 38 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Pacers are converting on 35.8 percent of their 3-pointers. Trail Blazers are attempting 37 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Pacers are taking 44 percent of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Portland Trail Blazers
How are the Trail Blazers playing this season?
The Trail Blazers comes into this game with a 12-11 record, and they are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings. The Trail Blazers are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Did the Trail Blazers win their most recent game?
Yes, Trail Blazers defeated the Jazz, 116-111. Jordan Clarkson scored 24 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Trail Blazers
The leading scorer for the Trail Blazers this season is Damian Lillard, who is averaging 26.3 points per game.
Other Team Leaders for the Trail Blazers
Coming into the December 04th, 2022 contest, Jusuf Nurkic leads the Trail Blazers with 10.2 rebounds per game. Damian Lillard has a team-high 7 assists per game. The steals leader for the Trail Blazers is Josh Hart (1.4 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Drew Eubanks is leading the way for the Trail Blazers with 1 blocks per game.
Trail Blazers Team Analysis
The Trail Blazers’ point differential this season is -1.4 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. They are averaging 110 points per game while allowing 111.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Trail Blazers are making 11.9 shots per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Trail Blazers are making 20 per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA.
Projected Trail Blazers Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Trail Blazers plan on having these starting five for the game: Jusuf Nurkic, Trendon Watford, Jerami Grant, Justise Winslow and Anfernee Simons. In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Trail Blazers’ starting lineup consisted of Drew Eubanks, Trendon Watford, CJ Elleby, Josh Hart and Brandon Williams.
Indiana Pacers
How are the Pacers playing this season?
The Pacers head this game with a 12-10 record, and they are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Did the Pacers win their most recent game?
No, Pacers came up short against the Jazz, 139-119. Myles Turner scored 18 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Pacers
The leading scorer for the Pacers this season is Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 19.1 points per game. Tyrese Haliburton also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.23. In the last game, scored 31.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.2 FanDuel fantasy points.
Other Team Leaders for the Pacers
Myles Turner is leading the way with 8.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 28 points in DraftKings and 27.3 in FanDuel. Tyrese Haliburton is dishing out a team-high 10.8 assists per game. He has 31.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.2 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Pacers’ leader is Tyrese Haliburton with 1.8 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 31.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks’ leader for the Pacers is Myles Turner, who is sending back 2.5 shots per game. He scored 28 DraftKings fantasy points and 27.3 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.
Pacers Team Analysis
The Pacers’ point differential this season is -0.7 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 115.8 points per game while allowing 116.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pacers are making 14.5 shots per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pacers are making 19.7 per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA.
Projected Pacers’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Pacers are starting these five players for the game: Myles Turner, Jalen Smith, Buddy Hield, Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton. In their last meeting against the Trail Blazers, the Pacers’ starting five were Goga Bitadze, Terry Taylor, Oshae Brissett, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton. For the upcoming matchup, Pacers has the following injuries: Chris Duarte is out (ankle), Tyrese Haliburton is questionable (groin), and Daniel Theis is out (knee).
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Trail Blazers coming into this game as -3 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Trail Blazers.
Money Line betting suggestion
Trail Blazers are a -3 money line favorite for the game against the Pacers, and the suggestion is to pick the Pacers.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Trail Blazers and Pacers is 233 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.
Will there be Overtime?
The Trail Blazers and Pacers have combined for 2 overtime games this season, and that makes overtime slightly likely for the upcoming contest.
Trail Blazers vs Pacers betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on December 04th, 2022.
The contest will take place at Moda Center in Portland, OR.
The Trail Blazers have a 12-11 record thus far this season, they are the 9th seed in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Pacers are 12-10, they own the 5th spot in the Eastern Conference.
The last time that the Trail Blazers and Pacers played, the Trail Blazers won, 129-98.
Trail Blazers are favorites by -3 points for the December 04th, 2022 game. In the previous meeting, the Trail Blazers were a -28.5 point favorite. They won the game against Pacers, 129-98.
The over/under is 233 points for the December 04th, 2022 game. The last time the Trail Blazers and Pacers faced each other, the over/under was 230.5. Bettors who took the under won. The teams combined for 227 points.
The matchup on December 04th, 2022, is the first game between the Trail Blazers and Pacers this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on January 07, 2023 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
