The Denver Nuggets are on the road as they take on the Indiana Pacers in this matchup! The Nuggets are coming off getting their nine-game winning streak broken by the Los Angeles Lakers, 123-100. Conversely, the Pacers are coming off an impressive win at home. They defeated the Los Angeles Clippers to win their third in a row, 129-111. This should be a high-scoring game with tons of firepower on both sides. I can’t wait for this game, so let’s dive into it and cook up a winning slip!
Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Denver Nuggets | -5 (-105) | Over 246.5 (-110) | -192 |
| Indiana Pacers | +5 (-115) | Under 246.5 (-110) | +160 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers Match Details
- Fixture: Denver Nuggets @ Indiana Pacers
- Date and Time: February 24th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are coming off their first loss in the past nine games. They lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 123-100. Despite finishing the game with a triple-double, Nikola Jokic was bad in the loss. Jokic finished the game with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, shot 2/7 from the floor, and six turnovers. Jamal Murray was subpar as well, with only 19 points, six assists, and a team-low -28 when he was on the floor. Aaron Gordon was solid in the loss with 24 points, five rebounds, and four assists and hit four threes. With a record of 37-20 on the season, they sit 3rd in the Western Conference.
This team is subpar defensively. They are ranked 22nd in points allowed per game, 10th in opponent field goal percentage, 20th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 21st in blocks per game, 12th in steals per game, 4th in rebounds per game, and 17th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Peyton Watson is still ruled out with a knee injury that has kept him sidelined for the past nine games. Over their last ten games, the Nuggets have a record of 9-1, including a record of 6-4-0 against the spread in that same stretch.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are coming off an impressive win at home. They defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 129-111. That is their 3rd win in a row, second by double-digits. Tyrese Haliburton was great, with 29 points and 12 assists in only 30 minutes. Pascal Siakam was solid despite his inefficiencies in shooting the ball last night. He finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and a +17 when he was on the floor. Myles Turner was great in the win with 17 points, six rebounds, and a team-high +27 when he was on the floor. With a record of 32-23 on the season, Indy sits in 4th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Pacers are slightly below average. They are ranked 21st in points allowed per game, 21st in opponent field goal %, 12th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 9th in blocks per game, 10th in steals per game, 28th in rebounds per game, and 19th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries to the Pacers, TJ McConnell is the only player listed as questionable for this game. Over the past ten games, the Pacers have a record of 7-3, including 4-6-0 against the spread in that same timeframe.
Prediction
The Denver Nuggets will win this game against the Indiana Pacers and cover the 5-point spread. They are in a great bounce-back spot from losing the last game to the Lakers. I don’t believe this Pacer team can trap or blitz Jokic like the Lakers did. With this game being high-scoring, Denver has the two best players in this game that I trust more than the Pacers. Lastly, Denver is the more rested team, while the Pacers are on the second night of a back-to-back. Denver wins this game and covers on the road.
Final Pick
Denver Nuggets -5 (-102)
