Lakers vs. Pacers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 08th, 2025

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Get ready for an exciting NBA showdown as the Lakers square off against the Pacers on February 08th, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA at Crypto.com Arena. Don't forget to check out our expert picks and predictions to boost your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Lakers vs. Pacers betting tip and prediction

At 15:00 on February 08th, 2025, the Western Conference and Eastern Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. The Lakers enters as 3.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Lakers were -17 point favorites and won the game against Pacers, 109-90. The over/under for the upcoming game is 231.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 205.5 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season underscores the importance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's assess how teams are performing from long range. The Lakers are currently making 35.9% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting ability. In contrast, the Pacers are converting on 36.9% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their proficiency in long-range shooting. When it comes to shot selection, the Lakers are attempting 40% of their shots from beyond the 3-point line, while the Pacers are opting for 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Los Angeles Lakers

How are the Lakers playing this season?

The Lakers comes into this game with a 30-19 record, and they are currently 5th in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Lakers win their most recent game?

Yes, Lakers defeated the Warriors, 120-112. Anthony Davis scored 24 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Lakers

The leading scorer for the Lakers this season is Anthony Davis, who is averaging 25.7 points per game. Davis also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 34.67.

Other Team Leaders for the Lakers

Coming into the February 08th, 2025 contest, Anthony Davis leads the Lakers with 11.9 rebounds per game. LeBron James has a team-high 9 assists per game. He scored 82.25 DraftKings points and 77.4 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Lakers is Jarred Vanderbilt (1.8 steals per game). He has 30 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.3 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Anthony Davis is leading the way for the Lakers with 2.1 blocks per game.

Lakers Team Analysis

The Lakers' point differential this season is 0.6 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.6 points per game while allowing 112 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Lakers are making 12.1 shots per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Lakers are making 18.3 per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA.

Projected Lakers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Lakers' starting lineup consisted of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell. For the upcoming matchup, the Lakers has the following injuries: Luka Doncic is out (calf), Maxi Kleber is out (foot) and Christian Wood isout (knee).

Indiana Pacers

How are the Pacers playing this season?

The Pacers head this game with a 29-21 record, and they are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pacers win their most recent game?

Yes, Pacers defeated the Clippers, 119-112. Pascal Siakam scored 22 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Pacers

The leading scorer for the Pacers this season is Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 20.7 points per game. Pascal Siakam also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.04. In the last game, scored 57.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 55.2 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Pacers

Pascal Siakam is leading the way with 7.4 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 57.75 points in DraftKings and 55.2 in FanDuel. Tyrese Haliburton is dishing out a team-high 8.5 assists per game. He has 40.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 43.6 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Pacers' leader is Andrew Nembhard with 1.3 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 14.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 15.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pacers is Myles Turner, who is sending back 1.8 shots per game. He scored 2 DraftKings fantasy points and 3 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Pacers Team Analysis

The Pacers' point differential this season is 0.8 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. They are averaging 115.7 points per game while allowing 114.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pacers are making 12.6 shots per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pacers are making 16.5 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.

Projected Pacers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Lakers, the Pacers' starting five were Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton. For the upcoming matchup, Pacers has the following injury: Isaiah Jackson is out (achilles).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Lakers coming into this game as 3.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Lakers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Lakers are a 3.5 money line underdog for the game against the Pacers, and the suggestion is to pick the Lakers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Lakers and Pacers is 231.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Lakers and Pacers have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.