The Los Angeles Lakers (+4.5, +159) are playing the Indiana Pacers (-4.5, -180) at 7:10 PM EST today. The over / under is set at 217.0.
The Lakers last played yesterday, losing to the Knicks in a close 106-100 affair. They could be tired playing on short rest. The Pacers last game was 2 days ago, when they beat the Bulls 109-77.
The last time these two teams played was on May 15, 2021 when the Lakers beat the Pacers 122-115. In that game, the Lakers were -8.5, but they didn’t cover the spread. Likewise, the total for that game was set at 226.5 and went over by 10.5 points.
Against the Spread
So, how have the Lakers been doing against the spread? In their last 10 games, they’ve covered the spread 4 times. The Pacers, on the other hand, have covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
The Lakers have gone over in 6 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 4 of their last 10. The total has been trending under for the Pacers, as under bettors have cashed a ticket in 8 of their last 10 games.
We’re following hot Shark player philscallop for this game and taking Los Angeles Lakers (+159). Always play responsibly and good luck!