One would think that with the numbers of Andre Iguodala diminishing now for four consecutive years the Sixers would be in trouble. The opposite is true, as he used to be their most viable and reliable option, but this team is growing up fast and he has the experience to guide it. The Sixers are becoming a complete team with depth at 9-10 deep, a double-double interior player in Spencer Hawes and a reliable PG in Jrue Holiday. Top that off with the NBA's best defense at 85.6 points per game and you have a serious contender. The Pacers at 6-2 have turned the corner themselves and are no longer the run-and-shoot team of their recent past. Indiana has scored 100 points just once and allowed 100 just one time, so this game figures to be played hard on both defensive ends. The Sixers’ have double-trouble at 4-0 ATS in their last four as a favorite as well as 6-0 to the UNDER in their last six as a home favorite. The Pacers are playing perfect to the UNDER vs. a winning team at 7-0 in their last seven, with 10 of the last 12 meetings slipping UNDER the total. The Pacers are just 1-5 ATS as a road dog of +5 to +10.5 and is facing a team that has risen faster and at home, does them in here. Take Philadelphia and play on the UNDER in this one.
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