76ers and Pacers Set for Monday Night Showdown in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers prepare to host the Indiana Pacers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena this Monday, January 19th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This game marks an important moment for both franchises as they navigate the competitive Eastern Conference landscape.
Recent Form and Standings Context
The Indiana Pacers enter this contest needing a reset. They suffered a heavy 121-78 defeat against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. That loss marked a terrible start to their five-game road trip. The team struggled offensively, shooting only 35% from the field. Jarace Walker led the Pacers with 13 points in that game.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers also seek redemption. They began a six-game homestand with a narrow 117-115 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The 76ers let a fourth-quarter advantage slip away in that contest. This loss extended their current skid to two consecutive games.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the situation remains tight. The 76ers currently hold sixth place. They sit just two games behind the third-place New York Knicks. Philadelphia also maintains a four-game cushion over the tenth-place Atlanta Hawks.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Fans can catch the action on NBC Sports Philadelphia for local television coverage. For viewers preferring online streams, the game will be available on Fubo and Prime Video platforms. The broadcast promises full coverage of the matchup from Philadelphia.
Projected Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
- PG: Tyrese Maxey
- SG: VJ Edgecombe
- SF: Paul George
- PF: Dominick Barlow
- C: Joel Embiid
Indiana Pacers
- PG: Andrew Nembhard
- SG: Ben Sheppard
- SF: Aaron Nesmith
- PF: Pascal Siakam
- C: Jay Huff
Injury Report Update
Philadelphia 76ers
- Joel Embiid: Day-to-day (Left knee injury management)
- Paul George: Day-to-day (Left knee injury management)
Indiana Pacers
- Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Thumb)
- Obi Toppin: Out (Underwent surgery)
- Tyrese Haliburton: Out (Recovering from surgery on his right Achilles tendon)
Game Prediction and Betting Lines
Sportsbooks list the Philadelphia 76ers as eight-point favorites for this contest. The point spread shows Philadelphia at -8. The total points over/under is set at 228.5.
On the moneyline, the 76ers carry odds of -320 to win the game outright. The Indiana Pacers present as underdogs with moneyline odds of +260 for an upset victory.
The Pacers failed to cover as 15.5-point underdogs in their last outing against Detroit. The Under on 225.5 total points hit easily in that game. For Philadelphia, they did not cover as 2.5-point home favorites against Cleveland. The Under on 233.5 total points just missed in that close loss.
Key performers from Friday's game for Philadelphia include Tyrese Maxey, who scored 22 points. Joel Embiid led the team with 33 points in the losing effort.
This matchup presents a critical opportunity for both teams. The 76ers aim to capitalize on their home court advantage during this extended homestand. They will play nine of their final ten January games in Philadelphia. The Pacers, meanwhile, look to shake off their road trip opener and compete against a conference rival.
