Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers prediction

Recent results

• Denver Nuggets: 3 wins from the last 5, average margin +2.2 points (W 128–109 v TOR, L 110–118 v POR, W 127–120 @ PHX, W 104–91 @ NO, L 114–134 v GS).
• Indiana Pacers: 1 win from the last 5, average margin −6.6 points (W 107–103 @ MEM, L 104–108 v ATL, L 90–98 v BKN, L 125–145 @ MIA, L 109–114 v PHI).

This is the first meeting between these teams this season. Results are taken from final scores, most recent first.

Our pre-game preview

Denver Nuggets are our pick on the road against the Indiana Pacers. The model gives them a 72% chance of winning, which makes this game a 65%+ top pick.

On the rosters we expect, Denver Nuggets rate as the stronger team (98.9 to 90.2 on our team-strength rating), and that is the main reason for the pick.

Recent form: Denver Nuggets have been winning by 2.0 points a game, while Indiana Pacers have been losing by 4.2 points a game.

Injuries: Indiana Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton (33 min a game) and Johnny Furphy (21 min a game). Players listed as unsure are counted by how likely they are to play.

Season so far: Denver Nuggets are 5–3 and Indiana Pacers are 3–7.

This preview was written from the data we had before the game.