Two teams with playoff aspirations, the Los Angeles Lakers led by Luka Doncic and the Indiana Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton, will clash on Wednesday. The Pacers are currently the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-29 record, boasting a strong recent performance with five consecutive wins and seven victories in their last 10 games. Conversely, the Lakers have been struggling, losing three straight and seven of their last 10, holding a 43-28 record and the No. 5 spot in the Western Conference.
The Lakers are slight 1.5-point favorites, according to SportsLine consensus odds, with a money line of -119, while the Pacers are at +100. The over/under for the game is set at 236 points.
For those interested in prop bets for this Lakers-Pacers matchup, it`s advisable to consult the SportsLine Projection Model for player prop insights.
The SportsLine Projection Model has a proven track record, simulating each NBA game 10,000 times and generating significant betting profit over the past six-plus seasons. The model`s top-rated prop picks for each game can be found under the `Prop Picks` tab, featuring ratings for various player prop bets. These picks can be valuable for constructing winning parlays.
Let`s examine the SportsLine model`s top three player prop recommendations for the Lakers-Pacers game and consider the potential payout of a same-game parlay.
Luka Doncic Under 37.5 total points + rebounds (3.5 stars)
Since joining the Lakers, Doncic is averaging 35.8 total points + rebounds. He has stayed Under his points + rebounds prop line in four of his last five games when the Lakers were favored against winning teams. During those games, Doncic averaged 36.0 points + rebounds. The model predicts him to slightly fall Under his 37.5 line with a projected 36.4 against Indiana on Wednesday.
Tyrese Haliburton Over 17.5 total points (3.5 stars)
Haliburton has become a key player for the Pacers and will be crucial in their game against the Lakers. He has consistently exceeded his points prop line in his last 10 games against top-third defenses, averaging 23.2 points and going Over his prop line eight times. The model anticipates this trend to continue, projecting Haliburton to score 18.9 points against the Lakers.
Pascal Siakam Over 3.5 total assists (3.5 stars)
Siakam, Indiana`s experienced forward, is projected to exceed his assists line of 3.5 on Wednesday, despite not being primarily known for passing. He is projected to have 4.0 assists, and he has averaged 5.0 assists per game in his last five home games, exceeding his prop line in each.
Same-Game Parlay odds: +740
Jasper Hawthorne