The Philadelphia 76ers (22-43) will host the Indiana Pacers (36-28) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Pacers are 13-point road favorites over the Sixers on the spread (Pacers -13), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Indiana is a -800 favorite to win outright, while Philadelphia is +550 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Pacers vs. 76ers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 14.
Pacers vs 76ers Prediction, Picks, Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | -800 |
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | +550 |
- Pacers vs. 76ers spread: Pacers -13
- Pacers vs. 76ers over/under: 231.5 total points
- Pacers vs. 76ers moneyline: Pacers -800, 76ers +550
- Pacers vs. 76ers best bet:Kelly Oubre Under 21.5 Points & Rebounds (-115)
My 76ers vs. Pacers best bet is on Kelly Oubre Under 21.5 Points & Rebounds, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Kelly Oubre Under 21.5 Points & Rebounds
Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Friday Preview
I'm going to keep fading the Sixers' veterans based on playing time. Head coach Nick Nurse said he was going to pull back on the minutes for Kelly Oubre and other players, and he's held true to his word. Oubre has played two games since Nurse made those comments.
On Sunday against Utah, he was capped at 20 minutes. It was the fewest he had played all season. On Wednesday against Toronto, he was limited to 25 minutes. Oubre didn't play a single minute in the 4th quarter, despite the close game.
Oubre has played 20-29 minutes in 12 games this season. He's averaged 10 points and 4.5 rebounds in those games. His production has been reliant on playing a boatload of minutes, and there seems to be a clear ceiling to his playing time now.
Philly is banged up, but the Sixers have several young guards on hand to soak up opportunities.
The Pacers are a fine matchup. They're 16th in defensive rating and 12th in pace over the past 10 games.
The Pacers have done a decent job defending guards and wings this season. It's been power forwards and centers that have given them problems in terms of scoring and rebounding.
Best Bet: Kelly Oubre Under 21.5 Points & Rebounds (-115)
Pacers vs 76ers Parlay Picks
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Pacers -13
The Pacers' offense and their elite ball movement will likely be too much for Philly in this spot, averaging 116.4 points per game (3rd) and 29.2 assists per game (2nd) on the season.
Pascal Siakam is in peak form, shooting 50%+ FG in 6 of last 8. However, he is listed as questionable tonight. Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking (10.4 AST/G) fuels a well-spaced attack.
