The Indiana Pacers aren’t playing for much in the final months of the NBA schedule. But tell that to Pascal Siakam.
Indiana’s athletic forward has one gear: Go.
He returned to the lineup after missing three games with a sprained wrist, putting up 29 points and five rebounds in 30 minutes versus the L.A. Clippers on Wednesday.
Tonight, he takes on the other L.A. team — the Los Angeles Lakers — who will be running short in the front court and playing the second of back-to-back outings.
My Pacers vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks like Siakam to stack up the rebounds on Friday, March 6.
Pacers vs Lakers prediction
Pacers vs Lakers best bet: Pascal Siakam Over 5.5 rebounds (-112)
Pascal Siakam grabbed five boards versus the Clippers, coming up just short of his 5.5 O/U rebounding prop. Tonight, he runs into a Los Angeles Lakers lineup missing key bodies on the boards.
LeBron James and Deandre Ayton exited last night’s loss at Denver, and their status is in doubt. That’s almost 14 rebounds off the box score for L.A.
Siakam has snatched six or more rebounds in 15 of his last 20 games while positioned for an average of 10.9 rebounding chances in that span.
Projections range from 5.8 to 6.6 boards for the Indiana Pacers’ forward.
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Pacers vs Lakers same-game parlay
The Lakers are worse for wear after an in-and-out trip up the mountain, losing at Denver last night, then traveling back for this non-conference clash. LeBron and Ayton left that game with injuries and could leave L.A. short on size tonight.
Siakam averages almost 11 rebounding chances, and Los Angeles is instantly shorter with those injuries. His forecasts flirt with seven rebounds, and he should get 30+ minutes.
Austin Reaves’ projections barely top 20 points tonight. With James possibly sidelined, he has to step up his ball-handling and become more of a passer than a scorer.
Pacers vs Lakers SGP
- Pacers +9.5
- Pascal Siakam Over 5.5 rebounds
- Austin Reaves Under 24.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Pace Maker
The Pacers are a tough team to cap, with mixed motivations, but Siakam isn’t one to go easy.
Some models call for 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in La-La Land.
Pacers vs Lakers SGP
- Pacers +9.5
- Pascal Siakam Over 21.5 points
- Pascal Siakam Over 5.5 rebounds
- Pascal Siakam Over 2.5 assists
Pacers vs Lakers odds
- Spread: Pacers +9.5 (-110) | Lakers -9.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Pacers +375 | Lakers -500
- Over/Under: Over 235.5 (-110) | Under 235.5 (-110)
Pacers vs Lakers betting trend to know
The Los Angeles Lakers are 13-22 Over/Under (63% Unders) in the second of back-to-back games this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Pacers vs. Lakers.
How to watch Pacers vs Lakers
| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Friday, March 6, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Indiana, Spectrum SportsNet |
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