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76ers vs. Pacers odds, line: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 4 predictions from ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers.

Pacers 10,000 times and the results are in. [Toronto Raptors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/TOR/toronto-raptors/) on Monday, winning 122-114. Center [Joel Embiid](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/2135528) continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, posting a double-double on 42 points and 11 boards in addition to five assists. Pacers](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230104_IND@PHI/). The model has simulated 76ers vs. While Indiana is one of the league's best 3-point shooting teams, Philadelphia is the NBA's best team at defending the long ball. Hield leads the league with 146 made threes, and he's one of three Pacers -- along with You can [head to SportsLine to see its picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/76ers-vs-pacers-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-jan-4-2023/#ttag=01042023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_pacers76ersauto). Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Sixers vs. The model enters Week 12 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 38-13 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning almost $2,300. Before entering any Pacers vs. Pacers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 233.

NBA Odds: Pacers-76ers prediction, pick and How to Watch (ClutchPoints)

The Indiana Pacers visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. We continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-76ers prediction and pick.

While Harden’s scoring has dipped from their previous matchup, he continues to be one of the best passers in the league. The guy on the receiving end of a lot of those assists is center Joel Embiid. The star center averages 33.5 PPG and 9.8 RPG while shooting 53.2% from the floor. They rank second in the NBA in points allowed (108.3 PPG) and have held opponents to the lowest three-point percentage in the league (33.4%). While Harden has missed a number of games, he figures to be competing with opposing point guard Tyrese Haliburton for the assists crown all season long. The Pacers covered 61% of their games while 51% of their games went under. While the Pacers will likely be able to keep up with the 76ers on offense, they’ll need to slow down opposing center Joel Embiid and control the glass if they want to cover. Turner’s ability to slow down Embiid will likely be a huge factor in the spread tonight and is something to consider before making a Pacers-76ers prediction. The 76ers covered 60% of their games while 56% of their games went over. The talented playmaker will likely play a huge role in a potential Indiana cover tonight as the team’s floor general. Haliburton finds himself in the midst of a breakout year. The Pacers find themselves as one of the league’s hottest teams at the moment as they’ve won four straight games.

James Harden, 76ers Defeat Pacers in Overtime Thriller (Sports Illustrated)

The 76ers put the Pacers away with an overtime victory on Wednesday.

Harden took a foul with 28 seconds left, allowing the Sixers another opportunity to get the game out of reach, but two misses by Harden gave the Pacers one final shot to gain a late lead. Down two points, the Sixers got out in front for the first time during the free period with a De’Anthony Melton three-ball. However, a missed tip-in by Harrell gave the Pacers an opportunity to climb back within one point with a little under a minute left. Then down four points during a Philadelphia timeout, the Pacers came back into the game with smooth ball movement, which led to a three to get the deficit down to one point with a little over four minutes to go. Indiana started to pull away a bit in the fourth quarter, teasing a possible completed comeback, but the Sixers wouldn’t allow it happen. With a double-digit lead going into the fourth quarter, the Pacers and the Sixers traded shots, but Indiana’s deficit made it difficult for them to leave Philadelphia with a victory unless they started getting stops on the defensive end. Coming out for the second half, the Sixers continued to get a strong outing from Harden. Not only did the Sixers take care of the ball coming out of the half, turning it over just one time in the third quarter, but they continued to knock down shots at a high percentage. [Montrezl Harrell](https://www.si.com/search?query=montrezl+harrell) gave the Sixers a notable boost in the first half. Back in October, when the Sixers and the Pacers battled it out, both teams entered the matchup 0-3. The Sixers had an injury scare late in the first quarter, as the veteran forward PJ Tucker was grabbing at his leg and slow to get up. On Wednesday, the Sixers returned to the court for their second-straight home game.

Without Embiid, 76ers push past Pacers 129-126 in OT (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

De'Anthony Melton hit a go-ahead 3-pointer late in overtime and James Harden scored 26 points to help a Philadelphia 76ers team playing without Joel Embiid ...

“I just wanted to show support for a fellow Pittsburgh native and athlete, and let him and his family know that all of us here are thinking of him and praying for him,” McConnell said. Harden missed two free throws with 28 seconds left in OT and the Sixers up one. 76ers: Harden has at least 20 points and five assists in six straight games. We’ve got to learn from some of the things that happened and we’ve got to build on some of the good things, especially down the stretch.” Without Embiid, the Sixers needed more production off the bench — and got it, notably from backup center Harrell. Improved to 15-1 after leading at halftime. He was named Eastern Conference player of the month for December. “We never should have been in overtime. He’ll be back very soon.” Embiid hurt his foot in Monday’s win against New Orleans and was ruled out hours before tipoff against Indiana. “You can see it. The Pacers outscored the Sixers 36-23 in the fourth but couldn’t hold on in the final minutes.

Game Rewind: Pacers at 76ers (Pacers.com)

76ers center Joel Embiid – who ranks second in the NBA in scoring by averaging 33.5 points per game – was a late scratch against the Pacers due to left foot ...

“We got enough stops and Benn got going for us in the fourth. The Pacers set a single-game season high in fast break points with 32. It's not Ty, Drew or Benn, it’s on everybody.” – Hield on not closing out the game in the fourth quarter The Pacers outscored the 76ers 32-18 in fast break points. The 76ers then got a key stop and sank two free throws to hold on for the win. We weren’t able to pull this one out (and) it’s frustrating because you feel like you leave this one on the table,” Haliburton said. Indiana will host Philadelphia twice in March to conclude the season series. Despite a nine-point quarter by Hield, the Pacers weren’t able to get closer than six points before the start of the fourth quarter. In the first quarter, rookie Andrew Nembhard and Smith each scored seven points as the Pacers took an early 28-27 lead. Embiid scored 42 points in 36 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Point guard Tyrese Haliburton achieved a double-double with 16 points and 12 assists for the Blue & Gold. Despite the loss, the Pacers have won six of their last eight games.

Indiana Pacers fall in overtime to Philadelphia 76ers — three ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Indiana Pacers played in their first overtime game of the season on Wednesday night and ultimately lost to the Philadelphia 76ers.

While other position groups had off nights, the Pacers centers were good in Philadelphia. The Pacers just needed to take care of the ball late to win, but they failed that task. Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Buddy Hield were trying to push into the paint but to no avail. They'll be better in the future. Myles Turner and Jalen Smith would both have more chances to be effective. Indiana had the ball and a four-point lead with under 40 seconds to go. They are 12th in the league in turnover rate during clutch games, so normally this hasn't been an issue for the Pacers. The Pacers' clutch brilliance finally came to an end. They got neither, and the 76ers ended up evening up the score. There were a couple of errors that we made that we'll learn from," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after the game. The Indiana Pacers have been great in the clutch in recent games. Indiana was down 13 early in the fourth quarter, but they picked up their defensive intensity and found an offensive rhythm behind Bennedict Mathurin and Buddy Hield.