Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers Picks – Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

The Denver Nuggets (37-20) and Indiana Pacers (33-23) will square off for the first time this season on Monday, February 24 at 7:00 PM ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Nuggets are slight favorites here with a point spread at -4.5 (-105) with MyBookie.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Nuggets just had their nine-game win streak snapped with a recent loss. This was a 123-100 blowout against the Los Angeles Lakers on their own court in Ball Arena, making it that much worse in front of their home crowd.

Denver flirted with several opportunities to take the lead, but eventually could not keep up with the Lakers. The fourth quarter was where this game finally broke open to extend the Lakers’ lead, with the Nuggets getting just 13 points and allowing 27. Aaron Gordon led with 24 points.

The Lakers took control by making half of their shots from the field and 39.0 percent from three point territory. The Nuggets made 40.0 percent of their shots overall and 39.0 percent (16-41 for both teams) from deep. The biggest issue was turnovers, as the Nuggets had 22 that turned into a whopping 39 points for the Lakers.

The Nuggets are currently ranked third in the league for points per game at 122.3. Their defense ranks 23rd in allowing opposing teams to average 116.0 points per game. This margin puts them fifth in the league for point differential.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Pacers have won their last three games, with most recently they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 129-111. Over their last five games, they have gone 3-2 and need to find more consistency.

Tyrese Halliburton had a monstrous game with 29 points and 12 assists. Aaron Nesmith was not far behind with 19 points. In total, there were seven players that reached double figures.

The Clippers made 44.7 percent of their shots and 25.0 percent from long distance. The Pacers put on a better performance, with 54.8 percent from the field and 33.3 percent shooting from deep. They will need this same type of energy in order to win this showdown. 

The Pacers are currently ninth in the league offensively with 116.6 points each game. Their defense is giving up 115.6 points each battle, racing 21st. This margin of error ranks 15th, which is about league average.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie gives you the most appealing Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers betting odds, revealing the Nuggets as 4.5-point favorites. The Nuggets have a 54.0 percent chance of winning, according to market insights. The Nuggets should be able to get back on track against a weaker defensive team and cover the spread.

Final Pick: Denver Nuggets -4.5 (-105)