At the beginning of the 2018-19 season it was agreed that the Eastern Conference championship was a wide-open proposition. Consequently, the departure of LeBron James to the LA Lakers has left the door wide open in the East. Among the top betting on NBA games contenders are the Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers. Extending those expectations for the 76ers is star center Joel Embiid. Commencing with his arrival as been a total transformation of what was a losing franchise. By contrast Indiana uses more of a team approach for their success. To be exact the Pacers play serious defense!
Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Date and Time: Sunday, March 10, 2019, 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Pacers vs. 76ers TV Coverage: ABC
Philadelphia 76ers
Now Philadelphia has been up and down in their recent results on the board. As an example, the 76ers have paid in just three of their last seven games. While four of their last six matchups went under the total. As a result, the Sixers are 40-23 straight up, 30-33 against the spread and 32-31 over the total. NBA metrics have Philly ranked fourth for scoring offense and 18th for points allowed.
Indiana Pacers
Late results have also shown red ink for the Pacers. Indiana has failed to get the money in three of their last four games with five of their last six clearing the total. Defensively the Pacers are second best in the Association but they rank 21st for scoring offense. Owing to that is a record of 41-23 straight up, 33-31 vs. the line, and 29-35 under the total.
Important Names on Court
Naturally Joel Embiid is the marquee man for Philadelphia. The All-Star center has 27.3 points and 13.5 rebounds per game. Counter to that is Indiana guard Victor Oladipo’s 18.8 points per outing.
Stats to Consider
On the whole Indiana has struggled to maintain betting on NBA Games value as a road dog. Just two payouts in their last seven games as an away pup does not inspire confidence. Indiana has gone under the total in three of their last five getting points away from home. However, Philadelphia may not be able to take advantage. To be exact the 76ers have paid in only two of their last seven laying points at the Wells Fargo Center. Four of their last six in that place have gone under the number.
Team vs. Team
Late on has Indiana carried the superior sportsbook wagering value in their series with Philadelphia. In fact, the Pacers have covered six of their last nine games with the 76ers. Six of the last eight between these teams went under the total. Along the same lines have the Pacers been profitable at the Wells Fargo Center. Indiana has come away with the cash in six of their last eight road games with the 76ers. And six of the last eight in this matchup at Philly cleared the total.
Matchup to Watch
In this situation Indiana is likely to bring the better betting on NBA Games value as the road team. As has been noted the Pacers have shown the ability to pay at Philly.
Pacers vs. 76ers NBA games Betting Odds Picks
To conclude Indiana will be the better value.
Pacers vs. 76ers NBA Betting Online Pick: Indiana Pacers
Pacers vs. 76ers NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Pacers 106, 76ers 103
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