Lakers vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 02, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Lakers (24-28) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Pacers (24-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 240.5 points
  • Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSIN & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Pacers Over/Under is 240.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 25-25 against the spread, while the Pacers are 27-25 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers-2.5 -110O 240.5 -110-140
Indiana Pacers +2.5 -110U 240.5 -110+115

Pacers vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Thursday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.

Pacers vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pacers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Pacers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 51 games (+21.62 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 40 games (+18.77 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 34 of their last 49 games (+17.08 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 29 games (+16.84 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 42 away games (+14.61 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 2Q Spread in 49 of their last 76 games (+20.54 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 47 games (+16.49 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 4Q Spread in 41 of their last 66 games (+13.86 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 46 games (+12.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 47 games (+10.75 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 25-25 (-2.55 Units / -4.45% ROI).

  • 24-28 against the Moneyline (+3.5 Units / 5.37% ROI)
  • 28-24 against the Over for game total points (+1.6 Units / 2.8% ROI)
  • 24-28 against the Under for game total points (-6.8 Units / -11.89% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 27-25 (-0.5 Units / -0.87% ROI).

  • 24-28 against the Moneyline (+7.5 Units / 11.97% ROI)
  • 25-27 against the Over for game total points (-4.7 Units / -8.22% ROI)
  • 27-25 against the Under for game total points (-0.5 Units / -0.87% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 76 games (-43.25 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 20 of their last 76 games (-40.00 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 66 games (-22.05 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-17.05 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 46 games (-16.75 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 73 games (-23.90 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 83 games (-21.37 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 44 away games (-20.21 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 42 away games (-19.39 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 83 games (-17.75 Units / -19% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers are 6-23 (.207) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The LA Clippers has shot 37% from three (1,657/4,430) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams.

The Lakers are 18-29 (.383) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Lakers are 3-30 (.091) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .230

The Lakers are 10-15 (.400) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .527

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Indiana Pacers are 20-43 (.317) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Chicago Bulls have averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (1,594 turnovers/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Pacers are 15-51 (.227) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .314

The Pacers are 15-25 (.375) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Pacers are 3-41 (.068) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .155

Injury Report: Pacers vs. LakersThursday‘s Game, Feb. 2

  • Daniel Theis (Pacers): Theis is questionable for Thursday’s (Feb. 2) game against the Lakers.
  • Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers): Haliburton is questionable for Thursday’s (Feb. 2) game against the Lakers.
  • Austin Reaves (Lakers): Reaves will be re-evaluated on Thursday (Feb. 2), according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Thursday’s (Feb.2) game against Indiana.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is questionable for Thursday’s (Feb.2) game against Indiana.
  • Patrick Beverley (Lakers): Beverley is probable for Thursday’s (Feb.2) game against Indiana.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.3 (159 assists/ 69 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have made 10.4 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (4,915 assists/ 2,837 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 18.9 fast break points per game (906 points/48 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Pacers have averaged 15.8 fast break points per game (3,188 points/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Pacers have averaged 113.7 points per game (22,962 points/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.9

The Pacers have averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (505 points/48 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,674 rebounds/47 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Lakers have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,990 rebounds/201 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Lakers have blocked 648 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (358 blocks/64 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (601 blocks/101 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (284 blocks/48 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (1,201 blocks/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pacers have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,542 rebounds/48 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0


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