Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/18
The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The game takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the tip-off at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on KUNP.
The Trail Blazers come into this game with a record of 33-36. They are currently 10th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Pacers hold a record of 15-54, placing them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Trail Blazers vs Pacers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Indiana Pacers
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Trail Blazers Spread: -10.5 (-108)
- Pacers Spread: +10.5 (-113)
- Trail Blazers MoneyLine: -484
- Pacers MoneyLine: +361
- Over/Under: 235.5
Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers recently played against the Brooklyn Nets and won 114-95. Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, leading the team. Jrue Holiday also contributed with 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.
In the game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Trail Blazers lost 103-109. Deni Avdija stood out with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists. Donovan Clingan added 11 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers have been strong on the boards, averaging 45.8 rebounds per game. They rank high in three-pointers attempted per game, with 42.2. However, their field goal percentage is lower, sitting at 45.2% for the season.
Indiana Pacers Team Preview
The Indiana Pacers have struggled recently, losing their last three games. They faced the New York Knicks twice and the Milwaukee Bucks once. In those games, the Pacers allowed over 130 points twice, highlighting their defensive issues.
On offense, the Pacers rank low in several categories. They are 28th in points per game and 29th in field goal percentage. Despite this, they attempt a decent number of three-pointers, ranking 15th in attempts per game.
The injury report adds more challenges for the Pacers. Key players like Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard are questionable due to injuries. Tyrese Haliburton and Johnny Furphy are out for the season, impacting the team’s depth.
BTB Betting Pick
The Trail Blazers are favored by 10.5 points against the Pacers. Portland averages 115.1 points per game, while Indiana allows 120.1 points. With the Pacers’ defense struggling, the Trail Blazers should cover the -10.5 spread.
The over/under line is set at 235.5 points. Portland allows 117.2 points per game, and Indiana scores 111.2 points. Combining these stats, the total points project below the line, making the under 235.5 a reasonable pick.