FanDuel. This is one of the most “important” games on the schedule for Brooklyn tonight. After going out of their way to lose games all season, the Nets have inexplicably won their last two games, meaning they have lose out to guarantee top three lottery odds (i.e. the best chance at the #1 and/or a top 4 pick). Predictably, they are benching anyone who can score even remotely efficiently tonight. And schematically, the Nets will be playing a bunch of guards/wings who struggle to finish at the rim against a team that funnels ball-handlers that way.

The Brooklyn Nets have surprisingly won consecutive games, and three out of their last five overall. Tonight will mark their sixth straight home game, which I believe can lead to a bit of complacency in a spot against a Pacers team with a worse record overall. Brooklyn has won just three games in a row once this season, and I’ve been impressed with the younger players getting action for the Pacers in Jalen Slawson, Ethan Thompson, and others. Back the Pacers as the road favorite.