Can the Underdog Pacers Shock the 76ers Tonight? Exclusive Picks & Odds Inside!

Tonight’s NBA action spotlights the Indiana Pacers heading over to the Xfinity Mobile Arena to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in what’s shaping up to be a must-watch MLK Day showdown. Now, if you’ve been keeping an eye on the Pacers, you know scoring has been a major stumbling block for them lately — it’s almost like they’re running a G-League lineup out there. Meanwhile, the 76ers, despite a recent rough patch, look primed to bounce back with a full-strength squad ready to dominate at home. With rising star Tyrese Maxey playing out of his mind and rookie VJ Edgecombe giving Indiana’s guards nightmares, I’m expecting the home team to flex some serious muscle throughout the game. Curious to dive deeper into the breakdown and my predictions for this clash? LEARN MORE

The NBA’s MLK Day festivities continue tonight when the Indiana Pacers visit Xfinity Mobile Arena and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Indiana struggles to score buckets, and my Pacers vs. 76ers predictions expect a strong overall performance from the home team.

Read on for my NBA picks for Monday, January 19.

Pacers vs 76ers prediction

Pacers vs 76ers best bet: 76ers -8 (-110)

The Indiana Pacers are effectively a G-League roster right now. Without Tyrese Haliburton, their offense has dipped toward the bottom in the league, and they don’t have much interior defensive resistance.

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a tough loss and get a get-right game at home. When healthy, the Sixers are formidable, and they should have a full roster tonight.

Tyrese Maxey is playing at an MVP level, and rookie VJ Edgecombe is a defensive nightmare for Indiana’s guards, setting up a clear talent gap that should show for four quarters tonight.

Pacers vs 76ers same-game parlay

Edgecombe is on a tear, averaging 20.8 PPG over his last ten, clearing 16 in seven of those.

Meanwhile, Indiana’s league-worst offense won’t provide the scoring push needed to hit the game total, and I expect a gritty, low-scoring affair.

Pacers vs 76ers SGP

VJ Edgecombe Over 14.5 points
Under 228.5

Our “from downtown” SGP: Huff and Puff

Jay Huff is a versatile scoring threat, averaging 12 PPG over his previous 10, and meets a middle-of-the-pack 76ers interior scoring defense, allowing more than 50 PPG in the paint.

Pacers vs 76ers SGP

VJ Edgecombe Over 14.5 points
Under 228.5
Jay Huff Over 10.5 points

Pacers vs 76ers odds

Spread: Pacers +8 (-110) | 76ers -8 (-110)
Moneyline: Pacers +260 | 76ers -320
Over/Under: Over 228.5 (-110) | Under 228.5 (-110)

Pacers vs 76ers betting trend to know

The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 50 games (-17.20 Units / -31% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Pacers vs. 76ers.

How to watch Pacers vs 76ers

Location	Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Date	Monday, January 19, 2026
Tip-off	7:00 p.m. ET
TV	FDSN-Indiana, NBCS-Philadelphia

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