Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
At 4:00 ET, the Pacers (-163) will look to extend their four-game win streak against the Lakers (+138) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is 4th in the East and 2nd in the Central, while Los Angeles is 5th in the West and 1st in the Pacific.
The over/under line for this game is set at 231 points. ESPN will have the TV coverage from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
INDIANA PACERS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers -4
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-89 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.
Will the Pacers Win in Los Angeles?
The Pacers improved to 29-21 this season with a 119-112 road win over the Clippers on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended just under the line of 231.5, with a combined score of 231.
Indiana’s defense shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to 19 points while scoring 42 themselves, including a 15-0 run. After trailing 88-84 going into the 4th, the Pacers outscored the Clippers 35-24 in the final quarter to seal the win.
Pascal Siakam’s 33 points and 11 rebounds led the Pacers to a 119-112 win over the Clippers, as he shot 68.4% from the field and hit 5 threes at an 83.3% clip. Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points, shooting 61.5%, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points and 8 assists, despite shooting just 38.5% and 28.6% from deep.
As a team, the Pacers shot 45.3% from the field and 33.3% from three, making 13 threes in the game. Siakam scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter and 10 more in the 3rd, while Mathurin and Haliburton each added 9 points in the 4th quarter.
Despite giving up 42 points in the 1st quarter, the Pacers tightened up defensively to secure a win over the Clippers. They allowed just 19 points in the 2nd quarter, followed by 27 in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th, holding the Clippers to 112 points overall.
Indiana allowed the Clippers to shoot 46% from the field, including 42% from three-point range, where they hit 17 threes. The Pacers sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13. Defensively, the Pacers recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks.
Can The Lakers Secure a Home Victory?
The Lakers improved to 30-19 on the season with a 120-112 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Playing at home, Los Angeles covered the -5.5 spread, and the game’s total of 232 points went over the pre-game line of 226.
Los Angeles jumped out to an early lead with an 11-0 run, extending the score from 11-8 to 22-8. They led 34-21 after the 1st quarter and 69-49 at halftime. The Warriors made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lakers 63-51, but Los Angeles held on for the win.
LeBron James led the Lakers to a win over the Warriors, scoring 42 points with 17 rebounds and 8 assists, hitting 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency. He was particularly dominant in the 2nd quarter, scoring 18 points. Austin Reaves added 23 points, with 10 coming in the 4th quarter, despite shooting just 23.5% from the field.
Gabe Vincent contributed 15 points, making 5 threes at 62.5%. The Lakers hit 13 threes as a team, shooting 37.1% from deep and 50% overall. LeBron’s overall field goal percentage was 56%.
The Lakers held the Warriors to 112 points on Thursday, with their best defensive effort coming in the 1st quarter, where they allowed just 21 points. Overall, they gave up 28 points in the 2nd, 30 in the 3rd, and 33 in the 4th. Despite the 4th quarter struggles, they limited Golden State to 40% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit 16 threes at a 30% rate. The Lakers sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. Los Angeles also grabbed 40 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards, and they recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.