76ers vs Pacers: Preview, Odds, and Key Matchup Details for October 27, 2024

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers are set to face off in their upcoming NBA matchup on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET. This game marks the home opener for the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, while the 76ers will be playing their second consecutive road game.

Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games. The 76ers fell to 0-2 after a 115-107 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday, while the Pacers suffered a 123-98 defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks. The 76ers are currently without key players Joel Embiid and Paul George, which has significantly impacted their performance, resulting in a 40.2% field goal percentage, ranking them 27th in the league.

The Pacers, despite their loss, have shown a strong offensive performance with a 50% field goal percentage, placing them fourth in the league. However, they struggle from three-point range, ranking last in the NBA with a 19.7% three-point shooting percentage. The 76ers also face challenges from beyond the arc, ranking 26th with a 30% three-point shooting percentage.

The projected starting lineups for the game include Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr., Caleb Martin, and Andre Drummond for the 76ers, and Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, and Myles Turner for the Pacers.

As of Sunday morning, the odds favor the Pacers, with a moneyline of -360 for Indiana and +285 for Philadelphia. The spread is set at Pacers -8.5, and the total is 228.5 points.

Experts predict a potentially ugly contest given the teams’ struggles from three-point range. However, the fast-paced tempo of the Pacers could benefit players like Tyrese Maxey, who has shown strong scoring potential in previous games.