Pacers-76ers Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Wachovia Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Pacers fell 117-109 to the Clippers in double OT last time out, as 3-point underdogs at home. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 204.
Jarrett Jack netted 27 points with four rebounds and seven assists in the loss.
The 76ers pulled ahead for good in the fourth quarter and came away with a 109-103 victory over the Wizards on Friday. The 76ers covered the 1.5-point spread, while the combined 212 points sailed OVER the posted total of 194.
Louis Williams tossed in a game-high 26 points to lead the way, while Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young had 18 points apiece in that win.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 9-17 SU, 13-12-1 ATS
Philadelphia: 12-14 SU, 11-15 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 2-8
After playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Philadelphia’s last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to New Jersey, Tuesday, December 23
Philadelphia at Boston, Tuesday, December 23

 

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