Philadelphia 76ers −2 (spread)

Indiana's backcourt is in pieces. T.J. McConnell and Ivica Zubac are out, while Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard are both questionable, leaving the Pacers desperately short of creation and interior size. Philadelphia are clear favourites for a reason, and with the Pacers this short-handed I expect a comfortable margin rather than a one-possession finish.

The risk is plain: if Haliburton and Nembhard both pass late fitness tests, Indiana become a far more dangerous side and a short spread gets uncomfortable. As it stands, though, the Sixers should control this from tip to buzzer. The bet: Philadelphia 76ers −2.