Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers January 6th 2025

At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-418) will travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets (+324) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Indiana is currently favored by 9.5 points and the over/under line is set at 222.5.

Brooklyn (13-22) is 12th in the Eastern Conference, while Indiana (18-18) is 8th. The Pacers come into this game on a two-game win streak.

Pacers vs. Nets Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets
• Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
• Date: Monday, January 6th
• Betting Odds IND -9.5, IND -418 | BKN +324 O/U 222.5

The Pacers Can Win If…

The Pacers moved to 18-18 on the season with a 126-108 win over the Suns on Saturday. Indiana, favored by 3 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 234 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.

After trailing 56-55 at halftime, Indiana took control by outscoring Phoenix 40-28 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th with a 96-84 lead and finished strong, holding the Suns to 24 points in the final period while scoring 30 of their own.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to a 126-108 win over the Suns, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% and finishing with 27 points and 8 assists. Myles Turner added 20 points, while Pascal Siakam contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds.

As a team, Indiana made 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 47.9% overall. Haliburton scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, and Bennedict Mathurin added 9 of his 13 points in the 3rd.

Even with the Suns shooting 48% from the field, the Pacers held them to 108 points in their win on Saturday. Indiana gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 24 points.

The Pacers limited the Suns to 12 made threes on 40% shooting. They also sent Phoenix to the line 21 times, where the Suns hit 20 free throws. Indiana grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 4 blocks.

• In their last three road games, Indiana has averaged 118 points per game while allowing 123. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
• Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Nets Can Win If…

The Nets fell to 13-22 on the season after a 123-94 home loss to the 76ers on Saturday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +9 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 217 points went over the pre-game total of 211.5.

Brooklyn started strong with an 11-0 run, but the 76ers quickly took control, outscoring the Nets 29-19 in the 1st quarter. Philadelphia continued to pull away, leading 91-66 going into the 4th quarter before closing out the game with a 32-28 advantage in the final period.

In their 123-94 loss to the 76ers, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 41.5% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range. Ziaire Williams led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip and shooting 75% overall.

Tyrese Martin added 16 points, while Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Johnson and Jalen Wilson both scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Wilson finishing with 9 of his 11 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Nets struggled against the 76ers, giving up 123 points on 51% shooting. Brooklyn allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, with Philadelphia scoring 32 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. Brooklyn sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 24 free throws. The Nets recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

• Across their last three home contests, Brooklyn has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 109 points per game.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
• In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.

The Lean

We’re putting our money on the Pacers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 127-74. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers at -9.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 222.5, and our model predicts the Pacers and Nets to score a combined 201 points. We recommend betting on the under.

Pacers Look to Get Even with Struggling Nets in Brooklyn

The Indiana Pacers are on a mission to settle the score with the Brooklyn Nets. After a tough loss to Brooklyn last month, the Pacers have turned things around and are ready to show just how far they’ve come. On the other side, the Nets are battling injuries and a rough stretch, making Monday night’s matchup one to watch.

Indiana Pacers: Heating Up at the Right Time

Turning the Season Around

It wasn’t long ago that the Pacers were struggling, sitting at 9-14 after losing to Brooklyn in November. Fast forward to now, and Indiana is firing on all cylinders. They’ve gone 9-4 since that loss, climbing back to .500 (18-18) and winning seven of their last eight road games.

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Offense on Fire

Indiana’s offense has been electric. They’ve scored 120+ points in three of their last four games and seven times during this hot streak. On Saturday, they cruised past the Phoenix Suns 126-108, with six players hitting double figures and 15 three-pointers raining down.

Key Players to Watch

• Tyrese Haliburton: The Pacers’ star guard is in beast mode, scoring 30 points per game over his last two outings, including a 33-point explosion against Miami.
• Myles Turner: The big man is finding his groove, notching back-to-back 20-point games for the first time this season.

Brooklyn Nets: Battered but Battling

Injury Woes Continue

The Nets can’t seem to catch a break. Key players are out, including:

• Cameron Johnson: He dropped 26 points on Indiana in their last matchup but is sidelined with an ankle injury.
• Cam Thomas: Brooklyn’s leading scorer is dealing with a hamstring issue.
• D’Angelo Russell (shin) and Ben Simmons (calf): Both are questionable, leaving Brooklyn even more shorthanded.

Home Struggles

The Nets have dropped five straight at home, and Saturday’s 123-94 blowout loss to the 76ers didn’t help. Despite starting that game with an 11-0 run, Brooklyn fizzled, shooting just 41.5% and committing a season-high 22 turnovers.

What to Watch For

1. Haliburton’s Hot Streak

Tyrese Haliburton has been unstoppable lately. Can he keep it going and help the Pacers secure their eighth road win in nine games?

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2. Nets’ Fight for Resilience

With so many players out, Brooklyn will need its bench to step up. Look for guys like Ziaire Williams, who scored 19 against Philly, to play a big role.

3. Pacers’ Payback

Indiana hasn’t forgotten their November loss to Brooklyn. With their newfound momentum, the Pacers are primed for some revenge.

The Bottom Line

This game is all about redemption for the Pacers, who have turned their season around and are hungry for a win. For the Nets, it’s about overcoming adversity and snapping their home losing streak. With Indiana’s red-hot offense and Brooklyn fighting through injuries, this Eastern Conference clash is shaping up to be an exciting one.

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