Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers: Game Preview and Betting Insights, March 20, 2025

Team Performance and Standings

• Brooklyn Nets: The Nets have struggled this season, holding a 23-46 record and currently positioned 12th in the Eastern Conference. They are on a seven-game road losing streak, with an away record of 12-24.

• Indiana Pacers: The Pacers boast a 39-29 record, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference. They are on a five-game home winning streak, with a strong home record of 21-9. ​

Injury Updates

Brooklyn Nets:

• Cameron Johnson (SF): Johnson will be rested Thursday against the Pacers.

  Indiana Pacers:

• Tyrese Haliburton (PG): Haliburton (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks,

Projected Starting Lineups

Brooklyn Nets:

• PG: D'Angelo Russell​

• SG: Mikal Bridges​

• SF: Cameron Johnson​

• PF: Dorian Finney-Smith​

• C: Nic Claxton​

• Indiana Pacers:

  • PG: Tyrese Haliburton​

  • SG: Buddy Hield​

  • SF: Bennedict Mathurin​

  • PF: Pascal Siakam​

  • C: Myles Turner​

Player Prop Predictions

Brooklyn Nets:

• D'Angelo Russell to score under 16.5 points: Russell has surpassed this mark only twice in the past two games, making the under a favorable bet. ​

• Indiana Pacers:

  • Pascal Siakam to score over 21.5 points: Siakam's recent performances suggest he is likely to exceed this point total. ​

Betting Insights

• Point Spread: Pacers favored by 9 points.

• Over/Under: Total set at 226 points. ​

Prediction

Considering the Nets' ongoing road struggles and the Pacers' strong home performance, Indiana is expected to cover the spread. Additionally, both teams' offensive capabilities suggest that the total points may exceed 226.

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