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The Indiana Pacers (15-47) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (37-25) after losing three straight road games. The Lakers are favored by 8.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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Lakers vs. Pacers Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Lakers 122, Pacers 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-408)
- Total Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 231.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (-8.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2025 | Lakers | -1.5 | 234.5 | -116 | -103 | 120-119 LAL |
| 2/8/2025 | Pacers | -4.5 | 230.5 | -192 | +160 | 124-117 LAL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles is 32-30-0 against the spread this season.
- The Lakers are 8-5 against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
- Los Angeles has gone over in 32 of its 62 games with a set total (51.6%).
- The Lakers have won 29, or 76.3%, of the 38 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Los Angeles has been at least a -408 moneyline favorite seven times this season and won all of those games.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana is 28-34-0 ATS this season.
- The Pacers have a 9-8 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year.
- Indiana has hit the over in 28 of its 62 games with a set total (45.2%).
- The Pacers have been the moneyline underdog 51 total times this season. They've finished 12-39 in those games.
- Indiana has gone 3-13 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +316 or longer (18.8%).
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Lakers vs. Pacers Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
LeBron James: Out (Elbow),
Maxi Kleber: Out (Back),
Deandre Ayton: Out (Knee)
Pacers
Pacers:
Johnny Furphy: Out For Season (Knee),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Ivica Zubac: Out (Ankle),
Pascal Siakam: Probable (Wrist),
Andrew Nembhard: Probable (Back),
Aaron Nesmith: Probable (Ankle)
Lakers vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN, SportsNet LA, and WTHR-13
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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