Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 06, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Pacers (21-18) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers (19-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Friday, January 6, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSIN & ROOT Sports NW

The Portland Trail Blazers visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis.

The Pacers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Trail Blazers vs Pacers Over/Under is 237.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Trail Blazers are 22-15 against the spread, while the Pacers are 24-15 against the spread.


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Trail Blazers vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Portland Trail Blazers+2.5 -115O 237.5 -105+110
Indiana Pacers -2.5 -105U 237.5 -105-130

Pacers vs Trail Blazers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Trail Blazers will win Friday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.

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


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  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 81 games (+18.87 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 47 away games (+17.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 79 games (+17.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 47 away games (+12.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 47 away games (+10.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 51 of their last 78 games (+20.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 2Q Spread in 51 of their last 82 games (+18.16 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+17.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 47 of their last 76 games (+17.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+16.18 Units / 34% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 22-15 (+5.5 Units / 13.51% ROI).

  • 19-18 against the Moneyline (+8.35 Units / 15.62% ROI)
  • 17-19 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -9.58% ROI)
  • 19-17 against the Under for game total points (+0.3 Units / 0.74% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 24-15 (+7.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 21-18 against the Moneyline (+14.45 Units / 29.86% ROI)
  • 19-20 against the Over for game total points (-3 Units / -6.99% ROI)
  • 20-19 against the Under for game total points (-0.9 Units / -2.1% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 63 games (-34.45 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 81 games (-32.60 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 78 games (-31.80 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 30 of their last 82 games (-24.95 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-19.80 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 82 games (-31.23 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 23 of their last 79 games (-30.92 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 81 games (-29.13 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 79 games (-27.69 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-25.74 Units / -28% ROI)

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Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The Portland Trail Blazers are 6-37 (.140) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — worst among NBA teams. The San Antonio Spurs have averaged 44.9 rebounds per game (4,314 rebounds/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — eighth-highest among NBA teams.

The Trail Blazers are 8-34 (.190) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

The Trail Blazers are 4-15 (.211) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Trail Blazers are 13-22 (.371) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Pacers are 10-30 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Pacers are 5-14 (.263) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Pacers are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Pacers are 4-32 (.111) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .199

Injury Report: Pacers vs. Trail BlazersFriday‘s Game, Jan. 6

  • Daniel Theis (Pacers): Theis underwent surgery and is considered out indefinitely, according to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis.
  • Kendall Brown (Pacers): The Pacers announced that Brown is out indefinitely with a stress reaction in his right tibia.
  • Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers): The Trail Blazers have listed Grant as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Pacers.
  • Nassir Little (Trail Blazers): The Trailblazers announced that Little will miss six weeks with a mild femoral head impaction fracture.
  • Jusuf Nurkic (Trail Blazers): The Trail Blazers have listed Nurkic as PROBABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Pacers.
  • Justise Winslow (Trail Blazers): The Blazers announced that Winslow will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
  • Gary Payton II (Trail Blazers): The Trail Blazers have listed Payton II as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Pacers.

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 20.2 points in the paint per game (3,376 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.9

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.39 points per shot (714 points/515 shots) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Trail Blazers averaged 115.9 points per game (8,345 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Trail Blazers have averaged 42.0 points in the paint per game (7,016 points/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.4

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 14.9 assists per game (179 assists/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Pacers have made 15.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Pacers have averaged 59.3 points per game (712 points/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

The Pacers averaged 115.3 points per game (8,302 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,534 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Trail Blazers have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (196 blocks/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Trail Blazers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (88 steals/13 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Trail Blazers have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (51 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (996 blocks/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (489 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (507 blocks/84 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Pacers have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (79 blocks/12 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


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