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Indiana Pacers logo IND @ LA Clippers logo LAC Wed, Mar 4 • 10:30 PM ET
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Kris Dunn logo Kris Dunn o7.5 Points Scored (-105)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Jason Logan
Senior Betting Analyst

Kris Dunn is not only Los Angeles’ stop perimeter defender, but the veteran guard has upped his offensive efforts over the past month, averaging almost 10 points per game in the Clippers' last 10 outings. Wednesday’s game will have a quicker tempo, with Indiana involved, and Dunn’s player projections range from 7.9 to 8.8 points tonight.

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Aaron Nesmith u10.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 9.26 (Under)
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Pick made: 25 minutes ago
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Star rating: 5 out of 5
The matchup vs. the LA Clippers is a tough one; they have allowed the 8th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting SGs this year (14.2).. The Indiana Pacers are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the LA Clippers).. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA as the away team with only 7.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Denver Nuggets logo DEN Thu, Mar 5 • 10:00 PM ET
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL (+125)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

The Lakers have prevailed in three of their last four games against the Nuggets, and with Denver still missing power forward Aaron Gordon, I like L.A. to grind out a win at Ball Arena.

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