Pacers vs. Lakers Predictions, Player Props [March 28, 2025]

Los Angeles Lakers (43-28) at Indiana Pacers (43-28) Both teams are currently the fourth seed in their conferences so this game has major playoff implications. The Pacers are also coming into the game red-hot with a five-game winning streak, while the Lakers are trying to shake off a three-game losing streak.

Before this exciting matchup, see below for predictions, player props, and betting odds for the Pacers vs. Lakers.

Game Info

Date: Thursday March 28, 2025

Time (ET): 7:00 PM

Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis

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Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds

Bookmaker	Pacers Odds	Lakers Odds
BetMGM	-120	+110
DraftKings	-125	+115

Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers Preview

Indiana Pacers Preview

They are one of the hottest teams in the league in the last two weeks: seven wins in the last eight games. A thrilling 115-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks sparked their current run of success after a bumpy start to March. Their most recent victory saw them take down the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103, fueled by another spectacular outing from Tyrese Haliburton, who had 24 points and 11 assists.

Indiana’s offense has been cooking, hanging an average of 118.4 points per game over its past five contests. With Haliburton running the show and Pascal Siakam delivering a scoring jolt, the Pacers will try to keep it rolling as they seek to further entrench themselves in the top four in the East.

Pacers Projected Starting Lineup

PG: Tyrese Haliburton

SG: Andrew Nembhard

SF: Aaron Nesmith

PF: Pascal Siakam

C: Myles Turner

Los Angeles Lakers Preview

The Lakers have lost three games in a row, most recently falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic, and they desperately need a win. Although they led at the half, a disastrous third quarter put them behind by double digits, and they never caught up.

Luka Dončić was the star again, scoring 32 points and grabbing seven rebounds with seven assists, and LeBron James scored 20 points in his second game back after missing more than a week with a groin injury. But the Lakers have shown recent vulnerability to defensive lapses and missed shots.

Los Angeles will look to snap its road losing streak that dates to late February. They have owned this matchup historically over their past 10 meeting with the Pacers as well, winning seven of those games.

Lakers Starting Five (Predicted)

PG: Luka Dončić

SG: Austin Reaves

SF: Dorian Finney-Smith

PF: LeBron James

C: Jaxson Hayes

Pacers vs. Lakers Key Stats

The Pacers have won seven of their last eight and are averaging about 118.4 points per game.

Tyrese Haliburton has 11 different double-doubles in a row.

The Lakers have dropped three consecutive games, during which they have allowed 114.7 points per game on average.

Luka Dončić has tallied 30 points in four of his past five games.

L.A. has taken seven of its last 10 against Indiana.

Player Props for Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Tyrese Haliburton Total Assists Over 10.5 (-110, BetMGM) ─ Over his last 11 games, Haliburton has had 11 or more assists. Look for him to keep setting up his teammates in this high-tempo game.

Luka Dončić Total Points Over 30.5 (-115, FanDuel) – Dončić is the Lakers’ main scorer, and given their recent struggles, he’s going to have to bear the cause again.

Final Prediction: Indiana Pacers 121, Los Angeles Lakers 114

The Pacers have all the momentum heading into this game and the Lakers are having a tough time finding their rhythm. In comparison, Indiana’s high-octane offense, powered by Haliburton and Siakam, gets the nod over an up-and-down Lakers team. Dončić and LeBron have the star power to make a surging back into something more than just a gimmick, but the Pacers’ recent play and home-court advantage give them the edge in this one.

Prediction: Indiana Pacers 118, Los Angeles Lakers 110