Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-244) will host the Pacers (+202) at Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia is favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 226.

Indiana is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10-15. The 76ers are 12th in the East and have won two straight games.

INDIANA PACERS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -6.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-115 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will the Pacers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Indiana’s season record fell to 10-15 after a 113-109 loss to the Hornets on Sunday. The Pacers, who were -11.5 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 222, just half a point under the O/U line of 222.5.

Indiana trailed 28-24 after the 1st quarter but responded with a 38-point 2nd quarter to take a slight edge. Both teams scored 20 points in the 3rd, leaving the Pacers down 83-82 going into the 4th. Charlotte outscored Indiana 30-27 in the final quarter to seal the win.

T.J. McConnell led the Pacers with 30 points and 6 assists in their 113-109 loss to the Hornets, shooting 73.7% from the field. Jarace Walker added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip, while Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin contributed 11 points each.

As a team, the Pacers shot 51.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 12 threes at 33.3%. McConnell scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Mathurin added 7 in the final period.

The Pacers struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, allowing 35 points, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 20. Overall, they allowed 113 points on 51% shooting from the field.

Indiana had a tough time defending the three, as the Hornets hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. The Pacers also sent Charlotte to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws. Indiana finished with 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Does Philadelphia Have What it Takes at Home?

Philadelphia improved to 7-15 on the season with a 108-100 road win over the Bulls on Sunday. The 76ers, who were favored by 3 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 208 points fell well short of the 236.5-point O/U line.

After falling behind 14-4 early, the 76ers took control with a dominant 39-17 2nd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter leading 88-79 and managed to hold off the Bulls, who edged them 21-20 in the final period.

Joel Embiid’s 31 points and 12 rebounds powered the 76ers to a win over the Bulls, with 19 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter. Tyrese Maxey added 25 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds, scoring 12 points in the 3rd quarter.

Philadelphia shot 46.7% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 25% rate. Maxey connected on 3 threes, also shooting 25% from deep.

After a rough 1st quarter where they gave up 33 points, the 76ers tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 17 points to help secure a win over the Bulls. Philadelphia also limited Chicago to 21 points in the 4th quarter, finishing the game with 100 points allowed.

Overall, the 76ers held the Bulls to 40% shooting, although Chicago did make 19 threes at a 35% clip. Philadelphia sent the Bulls to the line just 12 times, where they made 11 free throws. The 76ers also dominated the defensive glass with 46 rebounds, giving up only 2 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 5 blocks.