Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips | April 1, 2024

On Monday, there will be six NBA games scheduled, including the Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers matchup. This will mark the second time the two teams have faced off this season, with Indiana emerging victorious 121-100 in their previous game on March 16.

With that in mind, we will delve into the Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers preview, which includes the prediction, starting lineups, and betting tips for April 1.

The Pacers maintain a winning record of 111-82 against the Nets in all-time matchups. In the most recent game, Indiana emerged victorious with Pascal Siakam leading the team with 28 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. On the other hand, Cam Thomas contributed 22 points, eight rebounds, and two assists for Brooklyn.

NBA Preview: Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers

The matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers is set to take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, April 1. The game is slated to start at 7 p.m. EDT and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Indiana and WWOR-My9. For those unable to watch on TV, the game can be streamed live on fuboTV and NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: The Nets are underdogs with odds of +500, while the Pacers are favored with odds of -687.

Total (Over/Under): Nets and Pacers both have an equal chance of winning at -110 odds, with the predicted total score set at 229.5 points.

Preview: Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers

Despite sitting at 11th in the East with a record of 29-46, the Nets are not yet eliminated from the possibility of securing a play-in spot. However, their chances are slim as they currently trail the 10th-placed Atlanta Hawks by 5.5 games with only seven games remaining in the regular season. Even if Brooklyn manages to win all of their remaining games, they will also need help from other teams defeating the Hawks in order to secure a play-in spot.

Despite their current record of 42-33, the Pacers are determined to avoid the play-in tournament. They currently hold the sixth spot in the Eastern standings, with a slim 0.5-game advantage over the Miami Heat. In their most recent game on Friday, Indiana dominated the LA Lakers with a 109-90 victory. Notable performances came from Siakam who had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Tyrese Haliburton who contributed 21 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds.

NBA Game Preview: Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Rotations

Despite the absence of Ben Simmons (back), Dariq Whitehead (left shin stress reaction), and Keita Bates-Diop (shin) for the remainder of the season, Brooklyn interim coach Kevin Ollie should still make the decision to start:

The starting lineup for the team consists of Dennis Schroder as point guard, Cam Thomas as shooting guard, Mikal Bridges as small forward, Dorian Finney-Smith as power forward, and Nic Claxton as center.

It is crucial for the Nets to have players like Trendon Watford, Cameron Johnson, and Noah Clowney as their main substitutes.

For the remainder of the season, Indiana’s Bennedict Mathurin will be absent as he recuperates from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. In light of this, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle should consider starting:

Tyrese Haliburton is the point guard, Andrew Nembhard is the shooting guard, Aaron Nesmith is the small forward, Pascal Siakam is the power forward, and Myles Turner is the center.

The essential replacements for Indiana are Ben Sheppard, T.J. McConnell, Jalen Smith, and Obi Toppin.

Expert betting tips for Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers matchup

Despite only scoring 13 points against the LA Lakers on Sunday, Mikal Bridges still has an over/under of 17.5 points for his upcoming game against Indiana. It is expected that he will make a strong comeback and score above 17.5 points.

Despite initially struggling to match his pre-injury performance, Tyrese Haliburton has recently returned to form at the perfect moment. With an over/under of 18.5 points, he is now consistently putting up near triple-double numbers and is expected to surpass the 18.5 point mark on Monday.

Game Preview: Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers

Despite being heavily favored to win at home, the Pacers may not cover the spread. However, this is expected to be a high-scoring game with a team total of over 229.5 points.