Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions for Friday March 6 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/06/2026, 01:30 AM ET

The Indiana Pacers travel to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday March 6, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 PM and the game will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports Net. The Lakers enter this matchup as 3-point favorites, while at the time of this writing the moneyline and total were not released. Be sure to also check out our free NBA picks for more daily betting predictions and analysis from across the NBA.

Pacers Struggling to Find Wins on the Road

Indiana enters this matchup with a 15-47 overall record and a difficult 5-25 record on the road this season. The Pacers have struggled recently as they recently lost to the Clippers, recently lost to the Grizzlies, recently lost to the Hornets, recently lost to the 76ers, and recently lost to the Mavericks.

Offensively, Indiana averages 111.4 points per game while allowing 119.7 points per contest. The Pacers shoot 45% from the field while averaging 42.4 rebounds and 26.4 assists per game.

One area where Indiana has shown flashes is ball movement. The Pacers average 26.4 assists per game, which demonstrates their ability to create scoring opportunities through passing and offensive spacing, although defensive struggles have made it difficult for them to convert that into consistent wins.

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Lakers Looking to Stay Hot at Home

Los Angeles comes into this matchup with a 37-24 overall record and an 18-12 record on their home floor this season. The Lakers have been playing strong basketball recently as they recently won over the Pelicans, recently won over the Kings, recently won over the Warriors, recently lost to the Suns, and recently lost to the Magic.

The Lakers average 115.8 points per game while allowing 115.2 points per contest. Los Angeles has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the league, hitting 50% from the field while averaging 41.0 rebounds and 25.4 assists per game.

Offensively, the Lakers have relied heavily on their shooting efficiency and ability to generate scoring runs. Their 50% field goal percentage highlights their ability to convert scoring opportunities, especially when playing at home where their offense tends to perform at its best.

Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick

Lakers -3

The Lakers enter this matchup with the stronger overall roster and they have been playing solid basketball recently. Indiana has struggled defensively all season, allowing nearly 120 points per game, and they have had difficulty winning on the road. With Los Angeles shooting the ball efficiently and playing on their home court, the Lakers should be able to control the tempo and cover the spread.

Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Total Pick

Take the over if the total is set at 232

I expect this game to feature plenty of offense. Indiana has allowed a high number of points this season and the Lakers have shown they can score consistently when their offense gets rolling. If the Pacers contribute offensively as well, this matchup could turn into a high-scoring contest.

Final Score Prediction: Lakers 121, Pacers 112

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Thursday.