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The Pacers vs 76ers, two teams that need to keep winning to continue improving their respective positions in the Eastern Conference, will face off in this intriguing matchup on January 4 as the action of the best basketball league in the world continues.
The 76ers took the first win of the campaign between these teams by a score of 106-120, thanks to a great James Harden, who was on the verge of a triple-double with 29 points, 11 assists and 9 rebounds.
Every week, JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different NBA games with their respective predictions, and we strive to bring you the best sports betting content, so here we leave you our Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers predictions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Regular Season Game on January 4, 2023
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio.
- When: Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 7:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Indiana Pacers
- Season record: 21-17
The Pacers have turned things around after a rough period thanks to a run of six straight victories, including their last four. This impressive run has left Indiana at 5.5 games behind the Eastern Conference’s top spot and propelled them up to sixth place in the standings.
The Pacers’ last four wins have come on their home turf, the most recent being a win of 114-122 against the Toronto Raptors. In this game, the team had seven players with more than 20 points, with rookie Bennedict Mathurin scoring a total of 21.
The Pacers have been effective offensively this campaign, averaging 115.6 points scored per game, which is the eighth-best number in the league; however, they have been very vulnerable defensively with an average of 108.3 points scored per game.
Betting on the Philadelphia 76ers
- Season record: 22-14
The 76ers, on the other hand, overcame two straight losses by winning their final two games, and now they remain in the race for the first-round playoff places and near the top of the Eastern Conference with a 3.5-game advantage.
The team’s previous victory came on January 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans in a thrilling contest in which they finally won 111-120 due to Joel Embiid’s outstanding effort, which included 42 points and 11 rebounds. James Harden added another 27 points and 8 assists to the cause.
Despite having two strong offensive weapons in Harden and Embiid, offense has not been the 76ers’ best weapon this campaign, averaging just 112.1 points scored per game. However, they have been excellent on defense, allowing an average of 108.3 points per game, the second-best average in the league.
JefeBet Prediction
The Pacers enter the game in excellent position, but they haven’t enjoyed playing away from home much lately, and they probably won’t today against the 76ers, who have played their best at home, with a 15-5 record thus far.
And while the Pacers are strong on offense, the great home defense will be a tough challenge for them, even more so considering they will also have to guard against two great scorers like Embiid and Harden.
The 76ers are a nearly unstoppable team when they are at home, a condition in which their defense improves to 105.7 points allowed. As they also count on the effectiveness of their two main offensive pieces, we think the best option here is to expect the Philadelphia 76ers to take the win.
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers Spread.
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