Philadelphia heads to Indiana as a 5.5‑point favorite, but roster questions could keep the game tighter than the spread suggests.
Key points
- DraftKings lists the 76ers as -198 moneyline favorites and the Pacers at +164.
- SportsLine forecasts a 121‑115 win for Philadelphia, effectively a six‑point spread.
- Key injuries: Ivica Zubac is out; Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton are questionable for Indiana; Joel Embiid is expected back for Philadelphia.
- The over/under of 236.5 points is priced at -108, with recent games suggesting a slight tilt toward the under.
The Philadelphia 76ers (3‑1) travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for a 7 p.m. ET tip‑off against the Indiana Pacers (2‑2). DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Sixers as 5.5‑point favorites and sets the over/under for combined scoring at 236.5 points.
CBS Sports notes that the Sixers entered the game after a 106‑93 loss to Detroit, a defeat that snapped a 3‑0 start. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 29 points in that loss, while Joel Embiid, who sat out for injury management, is expected to return after scoring 28‑10‑10 against Milwaukee the night before.
Game details and betting lines
Indiana faces uncertainty in its backcourt and frontcourt. Center Ivica Zubac is out with an ankle sprain, and guard Andrew Nembhard is listed as questionable with neck soreness. The Pacers also have questions around point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is listed as questionable, though he has averaged 21.8 points and 9.5 assists in the first four games.
SportsLine’s computer model projects a 121‑115 victory for Philadelphia, a six‑point margin that aligns closely with the 5.5‑point spread. The model also predicts a total of 236 points, essentially matching the sportsbook’s over/under line.
Key injuries and lineup questions
Three of Philadelphia’s first four games have finished under the 236.5 total (206, 220, and 199 points), while Indiana’s scoring has fluctuated, posting 136 points against Brooklyn and just 102 at Milwaukee. CBS Sports highlights that the teams have cleared the 236.5 mark in three of their eight combined games so far.
Reader questions
What time does the 76ers vs. Pacers game start?
The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET tip‑off on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
What are the current betting odds for the matchup?
DraftKings lists Philadelphia as 5.5‑point favorites, with a moneyline of -198 for the Sixers and +164 for the Pacers. The over/under is set at 236.5 points.
Which players are listed as questionable or out for Indiana?
Center Ivica Zubac is out with an ankle injury, while guard Andrew Nembhard is questionable with neck soreness, and point guard Tyrese Haliburton is also listed as questionable.
Source: cbssports.com
