March 8, 2026, 7:51 a.m. ET
The Indiana Pacers (15-48) and Portland Trail Blazers (30-34) meet Sunday at 9 p.m. ET at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Tied 1-1
The Pacers suffered their eighth straight defeat Friday, losing 128-117 to the Los Angeles Lakers and failing to cover as a 9-point road underdog as the Over (234.5) hit. In the losing streak, Indiana has failed to cover each game and is 28-35 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Trail Blazers lost to the Houston Rockets 106-99 Friday, failing to cover as a 6.5-point road underdog with the Under (221.5) cashing. Portland has gone 2-4 in its previous 6 games and is 1-5 ATS across those contests. It is 33-31 ATS this season.
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Moneyline (ML): Pacers +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Trail Blazers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +8.5 (-105) | Trail Blazers -8.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Pacers at Trail Blazers key injuries
Pacers
G Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) outG Andrew Nembhard (back) questionableG Aaron Nesmith (ankle, back) probableF Pascal Siakam (wrist) probableC Ivica Zubac (ankle) out
Trail Blazers
F Deni Avdija (back) questionableG Damian Lillard (Achilles) outF Kris Murray (illness) questionableG Shaedon Sharpe (leg) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Trail Blazers picks and predictionsPrediction
Trail Blazers 126, Pacers 114
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Trail Blazers (-400) should win with ease but aren’t worth 4 times your money here.
BET TRAIL BLAZERS -8.5 (115).
The Indiana defense has been atrocious as of late, allowing at least 125 points in 7 straight contests. The Pacers have lost 5 straight games by double figures.
The Trail Blazers have tallied at least 121 points in 3 of their last 6 games, so they have some consistency in their attack. Portland has gone 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when favored.
Take TRAIL BLAZERS -8.5 (-115).
BET OVER 236.5 (-110).
Both teams have slight Over trends here. The Trail Blazers have allowed at least 114 points in 2 of their last 3 games and are 2-1 O/U in those contests.
The Pacers have topped the projected total in 6 of their previous 7 games and, as noted above, have been terrible on the defensive end. Indiana has scored at least 114 points in 4 of its last 7 contests.
Take OVER 236.5 (-110).
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