Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Odds, AI Picks and Betting Analysis

Today, the Nuggets are favored by 3.5 points against the Pacers. This season, Denver has been favored in 39 of their 44 games and has gone 28-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +5.8 points per game.
Denver’s ATS record for the season is 19-24, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the favorite. On the road, they are 8-15 ATS compared to 11-9 ATS at home.
In Denver’s last game, they defeated the Wizards by a score of 113-104. The O/U line for that game was 238 points, and they were favored by 12.5 points. This improved their record to 30-14, which is 3rd in the Western Conference.
On the season, Denver has an O/U record of 17-26-1, and their last two games have finished below the projected scoring total. This year, their games have averaged 226.8 points per game compared to today’s line of 243.5.
Pacers Thrive as Underdogs
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 26-17, and they have hit the under in their last two games. Today’s line is set at 243.5 points, which is lower than their season average of 244.1.
On the season, the Pacers are 13-11 as the underdog and 14-9 vs. the spread as the underdog. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -4 points per game.
Indiana’s last game finished with a combined score of 227 points, falling short of the O/U line of 246. The Pacers lost the game to the Suns by a score of 117-110.
Indiana is 3.5-point underdogs today and has an ATS record of 12-9 at home. The team has won their last two games straight up.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Pacers are currently in 7th place with a record of 24-19. Against the West, they are 4-8 compared to 20-11 against the East.
Game Information
Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers |
Location of the Game: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis |
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 23rd 7:00 ET |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Nuggets | 119 | 234 | Spread DEN -3.5 |
ML DEN -166 |
UNDER 243.5 |
Pacers | 115 |
AI Picks: Denver Nuggets 119 – Indiana Pacers 115
SBAI Picks: ATS Nuggets -3.5 | ML Nuggets -166 | UNDER 243.5
Nuggets vs Pacers Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
This season, the Nuggets have been one of the best shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they are just 27th in three-pointers made per game and 29th in free throws made per game.
When it comes to NBA scoring, Denver is 14th in the league at 115.9 points per game. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 96.4 possessions per game.
On the road, the Nuggets are averaging 111.7 points per game compared to 120.6 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.3% of their games this season.
On the season, the Nuggets are 6th in the league in points allowed, giving up just 110.9 points per game. They have been even better on the road, allowing just 111.2 points per game, which is 3rd in the NBA.
Opponents have struggled to get going from beyond the arc against Denver, hitting just 36.2% of their three-point attempts, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. Overall, opponents have made just 11.4 threes per game vs. the Nuggets.
One area where Denver has struggled a bit is in the steals department, as they are just 22nd in the league in steals per game. However, they have been able to protect the rim, ranking 15th in blocked shots per game.
Indiana Pacers Game Analysis
At home, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 127.6 points per game. Overall, they are the league’s highest-scoring team at 125 points per game. In terms of pace, Indiana is third in the league at 102.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Pacers are first in the league at 50%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Indiana is 4th in the league at 38%. They are also 5th in three-pointers made per game at 14.3. In terms of two-point shooting, the Pacers are first in the NBA at 58%.
So far, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.1% of their games. In terms of free throw shooting, Indiana is 21st in free throw attempts and 19th in free throws made per game. Finally, the Pacers are 23rd in offensive rebounds but lead the NBA in assists at 31.1 per game.
So far this season, the Pacers have been one of the worst defensive teams in the league, ranking 29th in points allowed per game at 123.1. They have been slightly better at home, giving up 120.5 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA standings.
Indiana has been a good shot-blocking team, ranking 4th in the league at 6.1 blocks per game. They have also been solid at forcing turnovers, sitting 8th in steals per game at 7.9.
One area where the Pacers have excelled defensively is defending the three-point line. They are 1st in the NBA in three-pointers made allowed per game at just 10.8. Opponents have made just 37.8% of their threes against Indiana this season.
Injury Report
For this NBA schedule, here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams:
- Aaron Gordon – Shoulder – Probable
- Vlatko Cancar – Knee – Out
- Michael Porter Jr. – Illness – Probable
- Julian Strawther – Knee – Out
- Tyrese Haliburton – Hamstring – Questionable
- Isaiah Jackson – Head – Questionable
- Andrew Nembhard – Back – Questionable
Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head
The last five times, the Nuggets have faced off against the Pacers on the road, they are above .500 at 4-1. Over the last three head-to-head matchup between the Nuggets and Pacers, the Nuggets have the edge vs. the spread at 2-1, but the Nuggets actually have a positive scoring differential of 11 points per game. Looking back over the previous three times that the Nuggets and Pacers have faced off, they have combined to average 237 points per game and have an over/under record of 2-1.
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