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2011-12 Indiana Pacers Predictions - December 15, 2011

Thanks to a top heavy Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers were able to sneak into the playoffs as the No. 8 seed, despite finishing with an overall record of 37-45. Many expected the Pacers to get swept by the Chicago Bulls in the first round, but instead gave the No. 1 seed all they could handle in a thrilling 6-games series. Indiana really seemed to turn their season around once they fired head coach Jim O’Brien, allowing Frank Vogel to take over the rest of the way. The Pacers finished...

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Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 - April 30, 2011

Eastern Conference Championship Odds Miami Heat (+250) – The Heat won their opening series against the Philadelphia 76ers 3-1, but didn’t exactly dominate like a lot of people thought they would. Miami routinely got off to slow starts in the first quarter, but thanks to their ability to get after it on the defensive end allowed them to keep it close and take over the game late. It will be interesting to see if Miami changes up their starting lineup for their second round series against...

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Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 - April 15, 2011

Think you know who is going to win the NBA Finals this year? Now is the perfect time to get your future bet in. Here is a look at all 16 teams odds to win the NBA Championship this season. Eastern Conference Championship Odds Miami Heat (+275) – Even though the Heat come in with the second best record in the Eastern Conference, the oddsmakers believe they are the team to beat. Miami went 16-3 down the stretch, and it’s hard to ignore the “Big Three” of LeBron James, Dwyane...

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2011 NBA Playoff Predictions - April 15, 2011

The 2011 NBA Playoffs are set to get underway this weekend. The Chicago Bulls earned the No. 1 seed in the East with a 62-20 record, while the San Antonio Spurs finished with the top seed in the Western Conference with a 61-21 record. Here is a look at how we see the entire playoffs playing out this season. Eastern Conference First Round Chicago Bulls (1) vs Indiana Pacers (8)- Chicago went 3-1 against the Pacers in the regular season, and are clearly the dominant team in this one. Indiana is the...

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2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Pacers - April 14, 2011

The Chicago Bulls took the NBA by surprise with their 62-20 regular-season record. That landed the Bulls the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the overall top seed in the postseason. Chicago will begin their run for a Championship against the Indiana Pacers, who earned the No. 8 seed with a 37-45 record. The Pacers are the only team in the playoffs with a losing record, and they finished 25 games behind the Bulls in the Central Division. The seven-game series is set to get underway this Saturday...

2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket - April 14, 2011

The NBA Playoffs tip off this weekend and we have your 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket available to view and download or print. This year’s field has plenty of big names and intriguing matchups. Will the Lakers complete the 3-peat? Can the star-studded cast of the Miami Heat live up to all of the hype? Or will another team step up to the challenge and take home the NBA Championship? All of these question will be answered soon enough, but let’s take a look at the first round of the...

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NBA Picks: Minnesota Timberwolves at Indiana Pacers - February 11, 2011

The Minnesota Timberwolves will try and win their third straight on the road when they visit the red-hot Indiana Pacers Friday night. It will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Tip-0ff is set for 7:00 ET at Conseco Fieldhouse. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s games, oddsmakers have the Pacers favored by 8-points with the total set at 217.5. Minnesota comes into Indiana with a ton of confidence after winning back-to-back road games against New Orleans and...

NBA Spreads: Charlotte Bobcats at Indiana Pacers - February 9, 2011

For the second time this season the Charlotte Bobcats will head to Conseco Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers. This will be the third overall meeting between the two teams, with Indiana winning both games. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s game, oddsmakers have the Pacers favored by 4-points over the Bobcats with the total set at 192. Charlotte comes into the game off a solid 94-89 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday, but are just 2-4 in their last six games, and just 9-16...

NBA Picks: Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat - February 8, 2011

The Indiana Pacers will look to make it five straight wins under interim head coach Frank Vogel when they visit the Miami Heat Tuesday night. Indiana won at Miami 93-77 back on Nov. 22. Oddsmakers don’t seem to think that will happen again, as our NBA spreads have the Heat favored by 10.5-points over the Pacers with the total set at 198. Indiana has looked like a completely different team since Vogel has taken over. The Pacers made easy work of the Nets on Sunday, winning 105-86 at New Jersey,...

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Free NBA Picks: Portland Trailblazers at Indiana Pacers - February 4, 2011

Portland travels to Indiana tonight in this Friday night match up that is scheduled for a 7:00 P.M. tip-off. The NBA odds opened tonight’s total at 194 and it has since been bet up to 196. Portland comes into this match up after a 19 point beating by the Denver Nuggets their last time out. Portland has had their struggles on the road this season going just 9-16 SU and just 10-13-2 ATS. Portland is averaging just 93.5 points per game away from this season while allowing 97.7 points per game....

Free NBA Picks: Raptors at Pacers - January 31, 2011

Toronto will head out on the road tonight and travel to Indiana and take on the Pacers with a scheduled tip-off for 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Looking at the latest NBA spreads you will see the Raptors as 9-point underdogs to Indiana. If you are looking to get in on the NBA betting action then we recommend heading over to BetUS to take advantage of the FREE $500 bonus offer! Toronto enters tonight’s matchup really struggling as of late. The Raptors are on an 11 game losing streak while...

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NBA Spreads: Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers - January 31, 2011

The Indiana Pacers are set to host the Toronto Raptors Monday night, as interim head coach Frank Vogel is set to make his debut for the Pacers. Indiana fired head coach Jim O’Brien on Sunday, as they just weren’t in the direction the team had hoped. This is the second meeting between these two teams this season. Indiana beat Toronto 124-100 at home back on Dec. 6. The Raptors will look to avoid losing their 12th straight, as they fell 103-87 at Minnesota on Saturday, and haven’t...

NBA Spreads: Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers - January 26, 2011

The Indiana Pacers will look to snap a five game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. Orlando leads the season series 1-0 thanks to a 90-86 win at Indiana on Nov. 20. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET at Conseco Fieldhouse. Orlando lost at home against the Detroit Pistons 103-96 on Monday, their first loss at home since Dec. 21 and just their fourth loss all season to a team with a losing record. The Pacers haven’t won a game since beating the Dallas Mavericks at home...

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NBA Betting: East v. West Clash 1/21/11 - January 20, 2011

Disparity between the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences is no secret. This week we’ll see a handful of games that test the phenomenon while simultaneously serving as perfect NBA betting opportunities for players looking to capitalize on some interconference action. For a point of reference, the seventh best team in the East – currently the Indiana Pacers – would sit 12th in the Western Conference. Although the East isn’t without its fair share of contenders, the sheer...

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NBA Spreads: Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Clippers - January 17, 2011

The Los Angeles Clippers will look to build off yet another impressive victory when they host the Indiana Pacers tonight. The Clippers took down the Los Angeles Lakers 99-92 for their fourth win in the last five games. The Pacers ended a two game game winning streak with a 99-86 loss at home to the Bulls on Friday. Indiana beat the Clippers 107-80 back on Nov. 18, but the Clippers have been playing much better lately. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for this game, oddsmakers have the Clippers favored...

NBA Spreads: Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers - January 14, 2011

The Indiana Pacers will try win three straight for the first time this season when they host the Chicago Bulls Friday night. Indiana won 111-103 at Philadelphia on Tuesday, and then came back the following night and beat the Mavericks 102-89 at home. Indiana hasn’t won three in a row since April of last year. The Bulls got off to a terrible start in a 96-91 loss at Charlotte on Wednesday. The Bobcats outscored the Bulls 36-22 in the first quarter. Chicago has now lost three straight on the...

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NBA Picks: Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers - January 11, 2011

The Philadelphia 76ers will try and win their third straight at home, when they host the Indiana Pacers, who have lost nine straight games on the road. Philadelphia fell 112-109 in overtime at Detroit on Saturday, while the Pacers lost their third straight overall with a 108-93 loss at Atlanta. This will be the third time these two teams have met, with the home team winning each game so far. Our NBA spreads for tonight’s game has the 76ers favored by 5-points over the Pacers with the total...

NBA Spreads: San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers - January 7, 2011

The San Antonio Spurs will look to snap their first losing streak of the season when they take on the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse tonight. After falling 128-115 at New York, the Spurs lost consecutive games for the first time this season, losing 105-103 at Boston. The Pacers haven’t been much better lately. Indiana lost 98-92 at New York on Sunday, their fourth loss in their last five games. San Antonio opened the season with a 122-109 win at home against the Pacers, and have won...

NBA Spreads: Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards - December 29, 2010

The Washington Wizards are hoping to snap a three game losing streak when they host the struggling Indiana Pacers tonight. Washington let a 10 point fourth quarter lead slip away on Monday, as the Rockets came back to win 100-93. The Wizards are just 2-11 in the month of December. Indiana also let a fourth quarter lead slip away in their last game, as they lost 95-83 at home against the Celtics. Indiana entered December at 9-7, but have went just 4-9 in their last 13 games and are now a season-low...

NBA Picks: Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers - December 28, 2010

The Indiana Pacers will look to hand the Boston Celtics their second straight loss when the two teams hook up at Conseco Fieldhouse tonight. The Celtics come in off their disappointing performance on Christmas Day against the Orlando Magic, losing 86-78 to snap a 14 game winning streak. The Pacers also come in off a loss, as they fell 104-90 at home against Memphis on Sunday. The Celtics won the first meeting between these two teams, beating Indiana 99-88 at Boston. Taking a look at the NBA spreads...

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NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers - December 15, 2010

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to look more like the defending champions of late, but face a difficult task when they go on the road to take on the Indiana Pacers tonight. The Lakers have won five of six since dropping four straight, and will look to get revenge on the Pacers, after Indiana beat the Lakers on their home court 95-92 during their four game slump. Los Angeles comes into the game off a 103-89 win over the Wizards last night, it was their second win over Washington in their last...

2010-11 Indiana Pacers Predictions - October 15, 2010

Championship Odds: The Pacers did not do much this offseason to expect much of an improvement in their overall record. Their odds to win the 2010-11 NBA Finals certainly reflect that. At +12,000 the Pacers are among the least likely teams in the league to win the finals. Eastern Conference Odds: According to the latest NBA odds over at BetUS, the Pacers have the second-worse chance of winning the Eastern Conference this year at +8,000 (only the Raptors (+15,000) have worse odds). This does...

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2009-10 Indiana Pacers Predictions - October 23, 2009

It wasn’t long ago that the Indiana Pacers were contending for the Eastern Conference’s trip to the NBA Finals, but after three straight seasons of missing the playoffs this team would just like to once again reach the postseason. The good news is that with Danny Granger, anything is possible. This team has had injury problems the last three years though, and will have to stay healthy if they are going to give their fans something to cheer about. The NBA odds makers have projected...

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A Roller Coaster Week of NFL Betting - December 24, 2008

The NFL is the most bet on sport of all the major ones. Basketball, hockey, and baseball don’t even compare to the popularity of football, especially pro football. In addition, people love to bet and watch primetime football games. They can go to their local bar with some buddies, have a few beers, and make some money at the same time. As a result, Monday Night Football became the most popular sporting event throughout the year, especially as it allowed people one more chance to chase a poor betting...

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2008-09 Indiana Pacers NBA Predictions & Season Preview - September 30, 2008

This is not the same Indiana Pacers team that played last year, and for Pacers’ fans thankfully so. The Pacers 36-46 last season and had a league-worst attendance. The Pacers haven’t quite recovered from the embarrassing brawl with the fans, but now return only one person from the team that battled with Pistons’ fans, and he doesn’t look to get significant, if any, playing time. Just how improved will one of the league’s best offenses be with all the off-season acquisitions? Read on to...