Indiana Pacers predictions and picks
Mako Bets writes a full preview of every Indiana Pacers game: the matchup, the players who decide it, injuries and the line.
Indiana Pacers this season
2-5 overall · 0-3 at home · 2-2 on the road · 3-4 against the spread · overs 3-4
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | ATS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | vs Brooklyn Nets | L 90-98 | -3.5 | did not cover | 230.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-30 | @ Miami Heat | L 125-145 | +8.5 | did not cover | 236.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-28 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | L 109-114 | +7.5 | covered | 234.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-110 | -3.5 | did not cover | 239.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-25 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 136-109 | -5.5 | covered | 231.5 (over) |
Key stats
| Stat | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|
| Offensive efficiency (pts per 100 poss) | 109.5 (17th of 30) |
| Defensive efficiency (pts allowed per 100 poss) | 113.2 (23rd of 30) |
| Net efficiency (per 100 poss) | -3.7 (21st of 30) |
| Pace (possessions per game, estimated) | 103.1 (15th of 30) |
| Effective FG% (3s count 1.5x) | 53.8% (14th of 30) |
| Opponent effective FG% | 53.8% (18th of 30) |
| Turnover rate (per 100 poss) | 14.8% (10th of 30) |
| Offensive rebound % | 23.4% (27th of 30) |
| 3-point % | 34.1% (18th of 30) |
| Points in the paint per game | 50.3 (10th of 30) |
Key players
- Pascal Siakam (F): 24.0 pts, 6.6 reb, 3.8 ast a game (2025-26)
- Jarace Walker (F): 11.6 pts, 5.1 reb, 2.5 ast a game (2025-26)
- Andrew Nembhard (G): 16.9 pts, 2.8 reb, 7.7 ast a game (2025-26)
- Jay Huff (C): 9.5 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.5 ast a game (2025-26)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (G): 14.1 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.6 ast a game (2025-26)
- Ivica Zubac (C): 14.1 pts, 10.6 reb, 2.2 ast a game (2025-26)
Injuries
- T.J. McConnell: Out, Hamstring
- Ivica Zubac: Out, Ankle
- Larry Nance Jr.: Day-To-Day, Illness
- Obi Toppin: Day-To-Day, Back
- Aaron Nesmith: Out, Rest
- Andrew Nembhard: Out, Neck
- Pascal Siakam: Out, Rest
- Johnny Furphy: Out, Knee
- Ben Sheppard: Out, Knee
- Tyrese Haliburton: Out, Hamstring
Earlier previews
- Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks prediction · Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · Atlanta Hawks -9, total 227.5
With Siakam resting, Atlanta's ball pressure faces a skeleton Pacers roster - Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets prediction · Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Indiana Pacers -3.5, total 229.5
Without Haliburton and Zubac, can Indiana bully winless Brooklyn again? - Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat prediction · Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Miami Heat -8.5, total 237
Giannis chases a first Miami home win against a gutted Pacers roster - Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction · Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · Philadelphia 76ers -7.5, total 234
Haliburton's hamstring and the Pacers' paint attack test Philadelphia's defense - Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks prediction · Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Indiana Pacers -4.5, total 238.5
Winless Bucks face Haliburton's Pacers and a looming 0-4 start - Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets prediction · Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Indiana Pacers -5.5, total 231.5
Haliburton's paint-pounding Pacers catch a tired, winless Nets team - Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks prediction · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Indiana Pacers -7, total 240
Haliburton comes home to a Mavericks defense ranked dead last - Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans prediction · Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Indiana Pacers -3, total 239
Haliburton returns, and the market already trusts Indiana in New Orleans