Philadelphia 76ers are looking to continue their winning run in the contest, when they meet with the Indiana Pacers, who aims to return on winning ways. This is the second time that these two teams will meet, as they met for the second-straight game. It was the 76ers who bagged a 137-126 win against the Pacers. Due to the current results of 76ers, they are now at the top of the Eastern Conference, winning eight matches and losing one. They did not start their campaign right though, as they opened their campaign with a loss. On the other hand, the Pacers are also doing well, sitting at the third of the Eastern Conference, with six wins and four losses. The meeting between these two teams is on November 15, 2023, at 8:00 AM (GMT+8).
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers have turned an opening season loss into eight consecutive victories in the NBA, averaging 120.7 points per game with 48.5% shooting from the field and 37.1% from three-point range. The Sixers guard, Maxey, has a career high of 50 points and leads the team with 7.2 assists per game. They are tied for seventh in the defensive end, allowing just 109.4 points per game. They are second in the league with a +11.2 points per game differential. Philadelphia leads the league with 7 blocks per game and 8.9 steals per game, ranking fifth. The Sixers have done well in possession, turning the ball over just 12.9 times per game. The Sixers are also tied for seventh in the league with 47.8 rebounds per game, led by Joel Embiid.
Nicolas Batum is out here due to personal reasons. On the other hand, Kelly Oubre Jr. is unavailable here, after suffering a fractured rib, due to a car accident. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid is probable in this game, due to his left hip soreness.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have been a strong team over the past three games, with an average of 126 points per game and a strong shooting record. They have been led by Tyrese Haliburton, who has averaged 23.8 points per game and 12.2 assists per game. However, Indiana’s defense has been struggling, giving up 123.1 points per game. The Pacers have a shooting rate of 48.9% from the field and 39.2% against them this season. Their average turnovers are 12.3 per game, the fifth best overall, and their 5.9 blocks are tied for ninth most in the league. Myles Turner is averaging 7.9 rebounds, while the Pacers’ center has 18 points and 1.8 blocks per game. Indiana’s defense has been keeping up with the offense, but their shooting and defense have not been good enough to keep up.
Tyrese Haliburton, and Myles Turner are the leaders of the Pacers when it comes to scoring. They are scoring 23.8, and 18 points per game respectively. On the other hand, Bennedict Mathurin is also chipping in points, as he is averaging 13.4 points per game.
Prediction:
Philadelphia 76ers
Total Under: 114.5
Odds: 0.86
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