Los Angeles Lakers @ Indiana Pacers Picks and Predictions - March 25th 2026

Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at March 25, 2026
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On Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET, Los Angeles Lakers (46-26) head to at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face Indiana Pacers (16-56). Lakers carry a 8.5-point spread, with 241.5 posted on the total. The spread has moved about 4 points from the opener (12.5 to the current number). The market has already reacted, so price discipline matters.

The first thing to check here is the move: the spread has moved about 4 points from the opener (12.5 to the current number). The rest of this preview breaks down the spread, total, matchup details, injuries, and props so the betting angle stays tied to the likely game script, and if you are still choosing where to bet, our best sportsbooks for NBA betting guide helps you shop for the right book and price.



NBA odds and lines for Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers

For Los Angeles Lakers, the last-five snapshot is compact but telling: last-five ATS: 3-2-0 with another clue in average margin: 22. For a fast read before tip, lean on latest Los Angeles Lakers odds and keep it updated.

For the home side, the first check is last-five ATS: 3-2-0, then you can layer in a broader view using last-five over-under: 5-0-0. Because numbers often arrive late, keep latest Indiana Pacers odds open as a steady page for final pricing.

Money Line -450 FanDuel +380 DraftKings
Spread 9.5 -105 DraftKings -9.5 -108 FanDuel
Over/Under -105 DraftKings DraftKings

Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers Trends and Momentum: Last 5 Record and Last 10 Scoring Profile

Los Angeles Lakers owns the lead in last-five results at 4-1 compared with Indiana Pacers at 1-4. over the last 10, the points-per-game and points-allowed rows are not cleanly available here, so treat them as a basic momentum check.

Metric Los Angeles Lakers Indiana Pacers
Last 5 (Form)
Record (W-L) 4-1 1-4
Win % 80 20
ATS record 3-2-0 3-2-0
Over/Under record 2-3-0 5-0-0
Average margin 22 -58
Last 10 (Recent Performance)
Points per game 120 113.6
Points allowed 112.6 125.4
Margin 74 -118
FG % 50.2 47.4
3PT % 35.7 37.1


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Lakers at Pacers Head-to-Head History

The most recent result gives a clean read: Lakers took 150-145 with a 5 margin. The series table below grounds the larger head-to-head track record.

Item Value
Last meeting score 150-145
Last meeting winner Lakers
Last meeting margin 5
Side Meetings Wins Losses Average margin Total points ATS record Over/Under record
Away 1 0 1 -8.2 243.8 1-0-0 1-0-0
Home 1 1 0 8.2 243.8 0-1-0 1-0-0


Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Out, Questionable, and Impact

If status uncertainty linger for both teams, the bench can get a bigger say, and the final possessions can feature whoever has the cleanest legs. I prefer the team with steady assignments, since uncertainty tends to punish teams that already juggle too many roles. For a broader postseason snapshot, see Finals lines and odds.

Metric Los Angeles Lakers Indiana Pacers
Players Out 4 3
Players Questionable 0 0
Injured Minutes Per Game 90.2 42
Injured Points Per Game 34.4 16.7


Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team

The primary usage role here is held by Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers), and the table below links that to the box-score and shooting splits. Their brief summary: Min 36, Usage% 38.2, 33.4 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 8.3 APG, TS% 61.3, eFG% 56.1, +/- 2.8, and TO/G 4.

Los Angeles Lakers leans on Luka Dončić (38.2), LeBron James (27.2), and Austin Reaves (26.9), and Indiana Pacers leans on Pascal Siakam (30), Andrew Nembhard (24.1), and Bennedict Mathurin (23.3), and this list highlights who is handling the most actions. A more concentrated top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.

For a brief look at the award market, visit the current MVP board. Start with our NBA MVP futures market and sort the names.

Team Player Min Usage% PPG RPG APG TS% eFG% +/- TO/G
Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić 36 38.2 33.4 7.9 8.3 61.3 56.1 2.8 4
Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James 33 27.2 21 5.9 6.9 59.2 55.6 0.5 3
Los Angeles Lakers Austin Reaves 35 26.9 23.5 4.7 5.5 64.3 57.1 3.4 2.9
Indiana Pacers Pascal Siakam 33 30 24 6.6 3.8 56.3 53 -4 2.2
Indiana Pacers Andrew Nembhard 31 24.1 17.1 2.9 7.4 56.5 51.5 -7.7 2.4
Indiana Pacers Bennedict Mathurin 32 23.3 17.8 5.4 2.3 58.9 51.4 -7.6 2.3


Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Advanced Betting Trends: ATS and Totals

Los Angeles Lakers is at 60% ATS and Indiana Pacers is at 40%. On totals, Over % sits at 50% for Los Angeles Lakers and 50% for Indiana Pacers. If the pace spikes, the higher Over % side is better suited to keep the scoreboard moving.

Metric Los Angeles Lakers Indiana Pacers
ATS W-L-P 41-31-0 32-40-0
ATS Win % 60% 40%
Home ATS Wins 21 19
Away ATS Wins 20 13
ATS as Favorite 28-15-0 3-6-0
ATS as Underdog 13-16-0 29-34-0
Over Wins 37 37
Under Wins 35 35
Over % 50% 50%
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Outlook