Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers 3/18/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers
NBA: 7:00 PM EST
Mar. 18, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : PHI -6 ; O/U 235
The Philadelphia 76ers continue a road trip Saturday with the game in Indianapolis, IN against the Indiana Pacers. Philadelphia comes into Saturday with 46 wins on the year riding a 6 game win streak following a nine point victory against Cleveland. Defensively Philadelphia did just enough against Cleveland allowing only 109 points including just 49 in the second half on 47.1% shooting and Philadelphia forced 12 turnovers and won the rebounding battle as well. Offensively Philadelphia was fantastic pouring in 118 points including 34 in the fourth quarter to pull away from the wind after shooting 52% in the game.
Joel Embiid led the way for the Philadelphia offense with 36 points and 18 rebounds on 12 of 19 shooting in 38 minutes of action. James Harden added 28 points and 12 assists, while Tyrese Maxey added 23 points on 14 shots in 35 minutes of action. Shake Milton led the way off the Philadelphia bench with 11 points in 21 minutes.
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The Indiana Pacers go back home Saturday six games below .500 following an upset win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Defensively Indiana held on allowing just 123 points but the Pacers forced 12 turnovers and allowed just 22 points in the fourth quarter to get the win. Offensively Indiana had possibly their best game this season making 55.7% of their shots and knocked down 22 long balls to score 139 points including 74 in the second half.
Andrew Nembhard led the show for the Indiana offense with 24 points and five assists on 21 shots in 28 minutes. Aaron Nesmith added 22 points and Buddy Hield chipped in 20 points as the third Indiana starter above 20 points in the game. TJ McConnell led the way up the Indiana bench with 19 points and 12 assists in 30 minutes of action.
Recent Betting Trends:
76ers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games.
76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 0 days rest.
76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pacers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Pacers are 19-8 ATS in their last 27 Saturday games.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -6
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the best teams in the entire league being led by the frontrunner for the MVP award. Look for Philly to control this game on both sides of the ball for the full 48 minutes leading to the easy win. Take the Sixers Saturday on the road to do enough to get the win and cover in Indiana. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win and cover 115-103.