Portland Trail Blazers @ Indiana Pacers Picks and Predictions - March 18th 2026
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Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) at Indiana Pacers (19-63) is set for for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:30 PM ET. The number starts with Trail Blazers laying 12.5 and the total at 232.5. The main betting question is whether the favourite can create enough separation to justify the number.
Trail Blazers have been winning more often lately, and that changes how the spread reads. From here, the preview moves through the best side and total angles, then uses player, injury, and prop context to test whether that read holds, and if you are shopping prices across operators, our best NBA betting sites guide helps you shop for the right book and price.
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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These tables are grouped to make the season profile easier to scan. Each category is anchored to two key stats, since that’s usually where you can tell which side has the cleaner path if the game follows form.
Record & Scoring
Win percentage and margin both lean to Portland Trail Blazers (43.9, -0.3), which usually means fewer “giveaway” quarters across the season. For Indiana Pacers, the path is shrinking the margin with a big quarter—either pace, threes, or extra free points at the line.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 42-40 | 19-63 |
| Win Percentage | 43.9 | 26.8 |
| Points For | 115.5 | 112.4 |
| Points Against | 115.8 | 120.4 |
| Points Margin | -0.3 | -8 |
Efficiency
Portland Trail Blazers comes in ahead on shooting efficiency (111.1) and field goal efficiency (53.4), 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 | 111.1 | 110.9 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 53.4 | 53.3 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
The drivers split: Portland Trail Blazers leads net rating (-1.1 vs -7.3), but Indiana Pacers has the cleaner turnover number (13.8 vs 16.5). If Indiana Pacers keeps protecting the ball, they can hang around even against a better overall rating profile.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 103.6 | 103.4 |
| Net Rating | -1.1 | -7.3 |
| Offensive Rating | 110.6 | 108.5 |
| Defensive Rating | 111.7 | 115.7 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 16.5 | 13.8 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
On second chances and disruption, Portland Trail Blazers has the edge—more offensive rebounds (0.3) and more steals (8.3). That’s often the fastest way to flip a game: same shot quality, more attempts, and more transition chances.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 46 | 41.9 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Assists Per Game | 25.1 | 27.7 |
| Assist Rate | 61.6 | 67.8 |
| Steals Per Game | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.5 | 4.6 |
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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 29, Usage% 30.7, 20.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.6 APG, TS% 54.6, eFG% 51.1, +/- -1, and TO/G 2.9.
Portland Trail Blazers relies on Shaedon Sharpe (30.7), Deni Avdija (29.5), and Scoot Henderson (25.1), while Indiana Pacers relies on Pascal Siakam (30.3), Andrew Nembhard (23.7), 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.
For a brief check at the award market, see the current MVP board. Start with our NBA MVP odds board and scan the names.
| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | Shaedon Sharpe | 29 | 30.7 | 20.8 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 54.6 | 51.1 | -1 | 2.9 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Deni Avdija | 33 | 29.5 | 24.2 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 60 | 52.1 | 0.2 | 3.8 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Scoot Henderson | 25 | 25.1 | 14.2 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 55.3 | 50.1 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Indiana Pacers | Pascal Siakam | 33 | 30.3 | 24 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 56.2 | 52.9 | -3.7 | 2.2 |
| Indiana Pacers | Andrew Nembhard | 31 | 23.7 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 56.4 | 51.3 | -6.9 | 2.4 |
| 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Players Questionable | 0 | 0 |
| Injured Minutes Per Game | 0 | 42 |
| Injured Points Per Game | 0 | 16.7 |
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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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