The Indiana Pacers (1-1) and Brooklyn Nets (0-2) meet in an Eastern Conference clash Sunday. Tip from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Pacers won 2-1 winning both games in Brooklyn
The Pacers lost to the Dallas Mavericks 121-105 Friday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite with the Under (241.5) hitting with ease. Indiana, which beat the New Orleans Pelicans by 3 to kick its season off Wednesday, was led by F Pascal Siakam's 30 points on 13 for 23 shooting. The Pacers are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 0-2 O/U.
The Nets, one of 8 winless teams in the NBA, lost 125-121
to the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday, covering as a 11.5-point road underdog as the Over (228.5) cashed. F Michael Porter Jr. scored a team-high 28 points, with F Julius Randle adding 23 and G Egor Demin 22. Brooklyn might be 0-2 straight up, but it is 2-0 ATS.
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Pacers at Nets odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Pacers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Nets +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers -7.5 (-102) | Nets +7.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pacers at Nets key injuries
Pacers
- G T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out
- F Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) probable
Nets
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Saturday's game)
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 122, Nets 116
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Pacers (-275) are far too expensive to consider, but they're clearly the more talented team and should come out on top.
Against the spread
BET NETS +7.5 (-118).
The Nets are more than likely not a playoff team, but they have players capable of keeping games close. Both Randle and Porter Jr. are quality veteran forwards that can score with ease, and their success has led to Brooklyn covering in both of its outings.
The Pacers have closed as a favorite in both of their games, but they've had immense issues on the defensive side of the ball. They're allowing 120.5 points per game (PPG) and sit 22nd in defensive rating. Those shortcomings will make covering on the road as a significant favorite difficult Sunday.
Over/Under
BET OVER 231.5 (-110).
The Nets are averaging 114 points per game, and they will, for the third straight game, be facing a team in the bottom third of the league in defensive rating. Brooklyn's defense also has struggled, allowing 117.5 PPG.
The Pacers have an offense that should abuse that, but it's more about the tempo of the game that should allow scoring opportunities. Indiana ranked seventh in the NBA in pace a season ago and should play fast Sunday.
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