Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Indiana Pacers will beat the Brooklyn Nets, Pacers 118, Nets 114, with their stronger early scoring production providing the clearest matchup advantage. Indiana also won the first meeting, although Tyrese Haliburton’s absence weakens that comparison. Neither Indiana -3.5 (-115) nor the total of 230.5 (-110) offers a convincing betting edge. The official recommendation is Pass, with low confidence in the forecast.
Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers prediction and best bet
Indiana gets the pick because its offense has produced more through the opening games, while Brooklyn has allowed 121.2 points per game during an 0-5 start. The Pacers’ 136-109 victory in Brooklyn on October 25 adds support, but Haliburton contributed a 24-point double-double that night and is out for this rematch.
That change matters more than the size of the previous victory when assessing the spread. Indiana can win through Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard without repeating that performance. A four-point projected margin barely exceeds Indiana -3.5 (-115), leaving too little separation to justify laying the points. Brooklyn’s defensive record also makes taking +3.5 (-105) unappealing. The best betting decision is Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Brooklyn Nets at Indiana Pacers, Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the 2026-27 NBA season. Tipoff: 5 p.m. ET. Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Records: Brooklyn Nets 0-3; Indiana Pacers 2-2.
SportsJaw spreads: Brooklyn +3.5 (-105); Indiana -3.5 (-115). Moneylines: Brooklyn +145; Indiana -170. Total: Over 230.5 (-110) or Under 230.5 (-110).
Injury update: The NBA’s 7:30 a.m. ET report lists Haliburton and T.J. McConnell out, Aaron Nesmith probable and Obi Toppin questionable for Indiana. Brooklyn lists Mikel Brown Jr. and Egor Demin out.