Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was the beating heart of the team’s recent winning run, logging major minutes during L.A.’s nine-game streak. But with that red-hot stretch coming to an end at Detroit on Monday, and a matchup with the lowly Indiana Pacers on deck, the spunky shooting guard will see his floor time dip.
My Lakers vs. Pacers predictions read into tonight’s game script, and my NBA picks see Reaves coming up short on the scoresheet on Wednesday, March 25.
Lakers vs Pacers prediction
Lakers vs Pacers best bet: Austin Reaves Under 22.5 points (-110)
During the Los Angeles Lakers’ winning streak, head coach J.J. Redick tightened his rotation and really leaned into the starters.
That had Austin Reaves averaging a team high 38.8 minutes per game over the past 10 showings — more than five minutes above his season average.
That additional floor time came with a boost in offensive activity. Reaves’ field goal attempts jumped from 14.8 to 16.5 per contest, and he scored 23.4 points during this span, including a few 30-point efforts.
Reaves’ spike in scoring had him topping his player points prop in six of the last nine outings, including dropping 24 points versus a prop total of 20.5 O/U against the Detroit Pistons.
Los Angeles has played in several tight games during this recent run, with eight of the 10 spreads closing below five points. Tonight’s point spread versus the Indiana Pacers, however, is set at -10.5. Game script says Los Angeles cruises to an easy win, limiting Reaves’ late-game usage.
We could see Redick gear down his starters in this final stop on a six-game road swing. Monday’s loss to Detroit burns any incentive to keep the streak going, and he has to be careful to protect his top talents for the final nine games, as the Lakers try to hang on to the No. 3 seed in the West.
Reaves’ player projections range from 22.1 to 20.1 points. My number comes out to 21.25, which should have the Under 22.5 priced around -140. We can get that same total at a flat -110 at bet365.
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Lakers vs Pacers same-game parlay
The spread and game models say the Lakers pick up where they left off, bouncing back from Monday’s loss. Los Angeles is trying to keep Denver at bay in the Western Conference standings.
Jarace Walker has been solid from outside. The Pacers forward has made two or more 3-pointers in six straight games, and is a much better shooter from deep at home (40.9% vs. 33.5% road).
Lakers vs Pacers SGP
- Lakers moneyline
- Austin Reaves Under 22.5 points
- Jarace Walker Over 1.5 3-pointers
Our "from downtown" SGP: Going through the paces
The Pacers snuffed out a streak of their own last time out, snapping a 17-game losing skid with a win over Orlando. If Los Angeles is in a bit of a letdown after the loss Monday, all those points add quite a cushion for the home team.
Lakers vs Pacers SGP
- Pacers +10.5
- Jarace Walker Over 1.5 3-pointers
- Pascal Siakam Over 5.5 rebounds
- Jay Huff Over 10.5 points
Lakers vs Pacers odds
- Spread: Lakers -10.5 | Pacers +10.5
- Moneyline: Lakers -550 | Pacers +400
- Over/Under: Over 239.5 | Under 239.5
Lakers vs Pacers betting trend to know
For as bad as the Pacers are, they’re 12-7 ATS (63%) as double-digit underdogs this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Lakers vs. Pacers.
How to watch Lakers vs Pacers
| Location | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| Date | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SPECSN, FDSN-IN |
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