Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (9-13) will host the Indiana Pacers (9-13) at the Barclays Center in a matchup of two teams currently on three-game losing streaks. Indiana is favored by 2 points and -133 on the moneyline, while the over/under is set at 227.5.

This Eastern Conference matchup can be seen on YES.

INDIANA PACERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers -2

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-85 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 11 threes.

Can the Pacers Pull Off a Win at Brooklyn?

The Pacers fell to 9-13 on the season after a 122-111 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday. Indiana, who entered the game as -2.5 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 233, just under the O/U line of 236.5.

A 12-0 run by the Raptors early in the game put the Pacers in a tough spot, as Toronto stretched their lead from 31-23 to 43-23. Indiana fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Raptors 36-28, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as Toronto edged them 29-27 in the final quarter.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 30 points and 6 assists in their loss to the Raptors, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 44.4%. Myles Turner also connected on 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep and finishing with 16 points.

As a team, the Pacers shot 45.2% from the field and made 12 threes at a 40% clip. T.J. McConnell scored 12 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Haliburton added 12 points in the 3rd.

The Pacers struggled defensively, giving up 122 points to the Raptors, including 31 in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd. Indiana allowed Toronto to shoot 54% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 13 threes at a 39% clip. The Pacers sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 21 free throws. Indiana finished with 25 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 6 blocks.

Can the Nets Lock in a Home Win?

The Nets fell to 9-13 this season after a 128-102 road loss to the Bulls on Monday. Brooklyn, who were +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 230, just under the O/U line of 231.5.

After a 29-29 first quarter, the Bulls went on a 13-0 run, extending the score from 42-39 to 52-42. Brooklyn struggled to recover, being outscored 27-21 in the 2nd quarter and 36-22 in the 3rd. The Nets entered the 4th quarter down 92-72 and were unable to mount a comeback, as the Bulls outscored them 36-30 in the final period.

In their 128-102 loss to the Bulls, the Nets shot just 40% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes. Dariq Whitehead led the way with 18 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip.

Dennis Schröder added 16 points and 10 assists, while Tyrese Martin chipped in 15 points, including 7 in the 4th quarter. Whitehead also scored 9 in the final period.

The Nets struggled defensively against the Bulls, giving up 128 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 36 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Brooklyn did manage to limit Chicago’s three-point shooting, holding them to 34% from beyond the arc with 16 made threes.

Brooklyn sent the Bulls to the line 19 times, where they hit 16 free throws. The Nets grabbed 31 defensive rebounds but gave up 11 offensive boards. They also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.