Portland Trail Blazers @ Indiana Pacers Picks and Predictions - March 18th 2026
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The schedule sends Portland Trail Blazers (34-36) to Indiana Pacers (15-55) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Trail Blazers open as 12.5-point favourites, while the total checks in at 232.5. With a bigger spread, game control matters more than raw talent.
The recent trend is cleaner for Trail Blazers, which gives them a more reliable short-term profile. The rest of the article keeps the focus on what matters to bettors: the side, the total, and the game details that can move either one, and if you are shopping prices across operators, our NBA betting apps guide gives you a quick way to compare your options.
Portland Trail Blazers at Indiana Pacers odds and lines
On the road, Portland Trail Blazers shows a useful away-tilting profile built from last-five ATS: 3-2-0 and steady notes like average margin: 41. To stay aligned with late updates, use Portland Trail Blazers odds as a quick reference point.
Back at home, Indiana Pacers brings a different angle than the road data, starting with last-five over-under: 3-2-0 and a second line in last-five ATS: 1-4-0. For a direct link into the home market view, head to Indiana Pacers odds and stay ready for late updates.
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-12.5 -102 POR at IND Trends and Momentum: Last 5 Form and Last 10 Performance
the last-five run favors Portland Trail Blazers with a clean line of 3-2 versus Indiana Pacers at 0-5. over the last 10, the two-way rows are not cleanly available, so consider them a simple check.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 (Form) | ||
| Record (W-L) | 3-2 | 0-5 |
| Win % | 60 | 0 |
| ATS record | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Over/Under record | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Average margin | 41 | -66 |
| Last 10 (Recent Performance) | ||
| Points per game | 110.9 | 109.2 |
| Points allowed | 110.8 | 125.5 |
| Margin | 1 | -163 |
| FG % | 45.1 | 45.7 |
| 3PT % | 32.6 | 33.8 |
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This is a season snapshot, organized into four categories so you can see the main levers quickly. In close matchups, the deciding swing often shows up where one team wins both of the key stats in a section.
Record & Scoring
Portland Trail Blazers owns the top two record indicators here—win% (44.4) and point margin (-2). If this becomes a tight, half-court game, that profile often shows up as cleaner late-clock offense and fewer wasted trips.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 34-36 | 15-55 |
| Win Percentage | 44.4 | 28.6 |
| Points For | 115.2 | 111.3 |
| Points Against | 117.3 | 120.2 |
| Points Margin | -2 | -8.9 |
Efficiency
Portland Trail Blazers comes in ahead on shooting efficiency (110.9) and field goal efficiency (53.1), which is a strong read for shot-making stability. If Indiana Pacers can’t force tougher looks, that edge tends to show up across the middle quarters.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 110.9 | 110.4 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 53.1 | 52.4 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
The edge is mixed: Portland Trail Blazers on net rating (-2.8), Indiana Pacers on turnovers (13.8). If Portland Trail Blazers starts giving away possessions, the rating advantage can disappear in one or two fast runs.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 104 | 103.3 |
| Net Rating | -2.8 | -8.6 |
| Offensive Rating | 110 | 107.2 |
| Defensive Rating | 112.7 | 115.8 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 16.6 | 13.8 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
Portland Trail Blazers owns both drivers here: offensive boards (0.3) and steals (8.2), which usually means extra tries plus easier points. If Indiana Pacers doesn’t finish possessions with rebounds and clean passes, this section can swing quickly.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.8 | 42.1 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Assists Per Game | 24.9 | 26.6 |
| Assist Rate | 61.2 | 66.1 |
| Steals Per Game | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.3 | 4.7 |
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POR at IND Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team
The leading usage player in this game is Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers), and the table below connects that responsibility to results and efficiency. Their brief profile: Min 30, Usage% 30.5, 21.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, TS% 55, eFG% 51.5, +/- -1.2, and TO/G 3.
Portland Trail Blazers relies on Shaedon Sharpe (30.5), Deni Avdija (29.1), and Scoot Henderson (27.1), while Indiana Pacers relies on Pascal Siakam (29.8), Andrew Nembhard (24.1), and Bennedict Mathurin (23.3), and this readout shows the highest-touch options. A more concentrated top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a even top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | Shaedon Sharpe | 30 | 30.5 | 21.4 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 55 | 51.5 | -1.2 | 3 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Deni Avdija | 33 | 29.1 | 24 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 60 | 52.3 | -0.5 | 3.8 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Scoot Henderson | 23 | 27.1 | 13.9 | 2.8 | 4 | 55.3 | 50 | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Indiana Pacers | Pascal Siakam | 34 | 29.8 | 24 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 56.3 | 53.1 | -3.7 | 2.2 |
| Indiana Pacers | Andrew Nembhard | 31 | 24.1 | 17 | 2.8 | 7.3 | 56 | 51.1 | -7.8 | 2.5 |
| Indiana Pacers | Bennedict Mathurin | 32 | 23.3 | 17.8 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 58.9 | 51.4 | -7.6 | 2.3 |
POR at IND Quarter Scoring Splits
Think of quarter splits as a assist spot for scoring timing; a quick market reference is latest NBA odds. On the away side, a clean glance says: best quarter is 2Q, and its stronger half is the first half. On the home side, a another look says: peaks in 1Q with the edge in the first half.
| Segment | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1Q Points | 29 | 28.4 |
| 2Q Points | 29.4 | 27.3 |
| 3Q Points | 28.7 | 28.3 |
| 4Q Points | 27.4 | 26.6 |
| 1H Points | 58.5 | 55.7 |
| 2H Points | 56.1 | 55 |
POR at IND Injury Report and Availability
When availability doubts hit both teams, the safest read is often about who can keep their core connections intact from quarter to quarter. I trust the team with a steady role structure, since the scramble minutes usually surface in the closing stretch. For a broader postseason snapshot, see NBA championship odds.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Players Out | 3 | 6 |
| Players Questionable | 0 | 0 |
| Injured Minutes Per Game | 49.9 | 118.2 |
| Injured Points Per Game | 28.8 | 64.1 |
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- Game script (pace): Portland Trail Blazers is more likely to push tempo, while Indiana Pacers benefits if it can slow the game into longer half-court possessions. That early pace clue often tracks how the total behaves.
- Efficiency edge (side): The season-long profile leans toward Portland Trail Blazers if the possession game stays cleaner on both ends. A few extra trips can swing a tight side read. Indiana Pacers has the clearest turnover edge to protect.
- Late filters (availability + market): Treat lineup availability and spot context as the final check, because tightened roles can change both the scoring environment and who closes. If the market has moved, use it as a prompt to re-verify news and matchup assumptions rather than forcing a pregame lean.
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