Trail Blazers vs. Pacers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 04th, 2025

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An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Trail Blazers will go head-to-head with the Pacers on February 04th, 2025, in Portland, OR at Moda Center. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Trail Blazers vs. Pacers betting tip and prediction

At 21:00 on February 04th, 2025, the Western Conference and Eastern Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. The Trail Blazers enters as 5 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Trail Blazers won, 118-115. The over/under for the upcoming game is 234 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Trail Blazers are currently knocking down 34.3% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Pacers are impressively converting 37.2% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Trail Blazers are dedicating 40% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Pacers are taking 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Portland Trail Blazers

How are the Trail Blazers playing this season?

The Trail Blazers comes into this game with a 21-29 record, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings. The Trail Blazers are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Trail Blazers win their most recent game?

Yes, Trail Blazers defeated the Suns, 121-119. Jerami Grant scored 37 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Trail Blazers

The leading scorer for the Trail Blazers this season is Anfernee Simons, who is averaging 18.1 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Trail Blazers

Coming into the February 04th, 2025 contest, Deandre Ayton leads the Trail Blazers with 10.4 rebounds per game. Scoot Henderson has a team-high 5.3 assists per game. The steals leader for the Trail Blazers is Toumani Camara (1.4 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Robert Williams III is leading the way for the Trail Blazers with 1.7 blocks per game.

Trail Blazers Team Analysis

The Trail Blazers' point differential this season is -5.6 points per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. They are averaging 109 points per game while allowing 114.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Trail Blazers are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Trail Blazers are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA.

Projected Trail Blazers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Trail Blazers' starting lineup consisted of Deandre Ayton, Jabari Walker, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon. For the upcoming matchup, the Trail Blazers has the following injuries: Matisse Thybulle is out (knee) and Robert Williams III is questionable (hand).

Indiana Pacers

How are the Pacers playing this season?

The Pacers head this game with a 28-20 record, and they are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pacers win their most recent game?

Yes, Pacers defeated the Jazz, 112-111. Myles Turner scored 29 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Pacers

The leading scorer for the Pacers this season is Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 20.5 points per game. Pascal Siakam also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.24. He scored 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Trail Blazers.

Other Team Leaders for the Pacers

Pascal Siakam is leading the way with 7.3 rebounds per game. Tyrese Haliburton is dishing out a team-high 8.6 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Pacers' leader is Tyrese Haliburton with 1.3 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Pacers is Myles Turner, who is sending back 1.9 shots per game.

Pacers Team Analysis

The Pacers' point differential this season is 1.1 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. They are averaging 116.1 points per game while allowing 115 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pacers are making 12.8 shots per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pacers are making 16.4 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.

Projected Pacers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Trail Blazers, the Pacers' starting five were Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton. For the upcoming matchup, Pacers has the following injuries: Enrique Freeman is out (illness), Isaiah Jackson is out (achilles), and James Wiseman is out (achilles).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Trail Blazers coming into this game as 5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Pacers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Trail Blazers are a 5 money line underdog for the game against the Pacers, and the suggestion is to pick the Pacers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Trail Blazers and Pacers is 234 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

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