Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds March 29

The Pacers host the Lakers tonight

, toppicMar 24, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight for the final meeting of the 2023-24 season between the two teams. Thanks to the In-Season Tournament title game, these squads have already faced off twice, and the Lakers have won both times.

Los Angeles has size that is difficult for Indiana to handle, but they are a banged up team. The Pacers need to take advantage of that and bounce back afte a rocky end to their recent road trip. Both teams are trying to climb the standings in their respective conference, so every night is important the rest of the campaign.

Viewing and Betting Information

Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Spectrum SportsNet

Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are slight favorites as they are currently -3.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 241.5.

Pacers vs Lakers Injury Report

The Pacers listed Bennedict Mathurin (torn labrum) as out. Quenton Jackson, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are questionable due to their status on two-way contracts.

For the Lakers, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, and Christian Wood are out. Anthony Davis and LeBron James are questionable.

Key Matchup

Myles Turner vs Anthony Davis: Davis scored 36 points against the Pacers last weekend, and his size makes him a dominant presence against the blue and gold. He's a tough cover and is a stud on defense.

Davis is impossible to neutralize, but Turner will have to try to slow him down. In addition, the Pacers big man will need to be on his A-game as a shooter to keep the Lakers defense moving and reacting. If Turner has a solid outing, Indiana will have a chance to win.

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