Friday, November 11, 2016

Wells Fargo Center

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The Indiana Pacers travel to Wells Fargo Center to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, November 11, 2016. The Pacers come into this game with an overall record of 4-4. They are 4th in the Central Division. They currently have a point differential of -3.2 as they are averaging 110.0 points per game while giving up 113.3 per contest. The 76ers have an overall record of 0-7. They currently are 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are averaging 94.7 points per game and surrendering 107.4, good for a point differential of -12.7.

Paul George comes into this contest averaging 21.4 points per game while playing 33.8 minutes per night so far this season for the Pacers. He pulls down 6.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is currently at 89%. Myles Turner averages 16.3 points per game in 27.9 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.1 assists per contest and 7.1 rebounds per game for Indiana. His field goal percentage is 56% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Joel Embiid averages 17.6 points per game while playing 21.4 minutes per contest this year for the 76ers. He grabs 6.8 rebounds per game and has 1.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage currently is at 77%. Jahlil Okafor averages 12 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 20.7 minutes per contest. He also averages 4 rebounds per contest and 0.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is 56%.

Indiana averages 110 points per contest this season which ranks them 3rd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -3.2 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team which has them ranked 4th. Behind the arc they shoot 39% which is good for 3rd in the league. They average 50.6 rebounds per game and 26.1 assists per game which ranks them 22nd and 4th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 18th with 15.6 per game. The Pacers allow 113.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 30th in the league. They also allow a 48% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 30th and 23rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 52.4 rebounds a game which ranks 12th and they give up 24.5 assists per contest which puts them in 25th place in the league. They force 16.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 5th in the league.

Philadelphia averages 94.7 points per game this year which ranks them 29th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -12.7 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them sitting in the 26th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 15th in the NBA. They average 53.1 rebounds per game and 21.1 assists per contest which ranks them 10th and 14th respectively. In the turnover department the 76ers rank 24th with 17.3 per game. The 76ers allow 107.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 21st in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 28th and 24th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 53.3 rebounds a game which ranks 18th and they give up 24.6 assists per contest which puts them in 26th place in the league. The 76ers force 12.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 29th in the NBA.

The Pacers have an offensive rating of 107.6 and a defensive rating of 110.8. In terms of pace they average 99.6 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 53%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they shoot 3 pointers on 27% of their shots. Indiana turns the ball over an average of 13.7 times per 100 possessions and they force 14.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%.

The 76ers rating on offense is 95.2 and they have a defensive rating of 108. They get 98 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 49%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 51% and they attempt 3 pointers on 33% of their shot attempts. Philadelphia turns the ball over on 15.8 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 11.4 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 52%.

Indiana Pacers Betting Trends

The Indiana Pacers are 2-6-0 against the spread

The Indiana Pacers are 6-2-0 against the over/under

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers are 4-3-0 against the spread

The Philadelphia 76ers are 4-3-0 against the over/under

Indiana Pacers Injuries

11/01/16 PG Rodney Stuckey Hamstring out indefinitely

Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

11/10/16 C Jahlil Okafor Rest doubtful Friday vs. Indiana
10/22/16 F Ben Simmons Knee out indefinitely
10/22/16 G Jerryd Bayless Wrist out indefinitely
10/21/16 C Nerlens Noel Knee out indefinitely

Tony's Pick: Take Philadelphia +5

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