Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds November 27

The Pacers host the Blazers tonight

The Indiana Pacers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night for the first battle between the two teams of the 2023-24 season. Portland is 4-12 while Indiana is 9-6.

The Trail Blazers are 1-9 in their last 10 games and lost in Milwaukee last night. They're a young, new-look team that is finding their way. The Pacers are 6-4 in their last 10 games and sit at fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

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+, Root Sports Northwest

Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are massive favorites as they are currently -12.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 239.5.

Pacers vs Trail Blazers Injury Report

The Pacers listed Aaron Nesmith (right wrist sprain) as questionable for the action. He was able to participate in his team's practice on Sunday. "Wrist is better," he said. Two-way contract players Isaiah Wong, Kendall Brown, and Oscar Tshiebwe are all questionable due to their status on a two-way deal. Tshiebwe has been turning heads in the G League recently.

The Trail Blazers played last night so they have not yet submitted an injury report.

Key Matchup

Myles Turner vs Deandre Ayton: Ayton signed an offer sheet with the Pacers in the summer of 2022, and tonight he faces off with the blue and gold. He is doing well on the glass for Portland but hasn't had the impact that many thought he could after being traded this offseason.

Turner can give Indiana a huge advantage if he can knock his shots down and make Ayton move. Keeping up in the rebounding ball will prevent the Blazers from having extra possessions, too, so Turner's play will be important tonight.

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