Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trailblazers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, March 8, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Indiana Pacers will be on the road Sunday night for a 9:00 PM matchup inside the Moda Center in Portland, OR, against the Portland Trail Blazers, and we have you ready to roll with our Indiana vs Portland prediction. Indiana comes into Sunday as one of the worst teams in the NBA with 15 wins and 47 losses. The Portland Trail Blazers return home Sunday night with 30 wins and 34 losses on the year. Indiana comes into this matchup running a long losing streak following a 23-point road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Portland comes into this matchup struggling, having lost three of the last four games after a 7-point road loss to the Houston Rockets last time out. Read more about this Indiana vs Portland prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Indiana tries to end skid
Offensively, Indiana has averaged 111.3 points on 45% shooting from the floor this season, but the Pacers have averaged only 107.3 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, Indiana has been severely outmatched this season, giving up an average of 119.7 points per game and 131.4 over the last five losses. Offensively, Indiana was terrible last time out, scoring just 107 points on 43% shooting, in 20% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Portland was obliterated, giving up 130 points on 55% shooting from the floor. Indiana lost the rebounding battle by 9 and turned the ball over 13 times in the loss period. Pascal Siakam led the way for the Indiana offense with 29 points on 14 shots.
Pascal Siakam leads the Indiana offense this season with 24 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Andrew Nembard is averaging 17.2 points to go along with the team-leading 7.3 assists. Aaron Nesmith averages 12.9 points, and Jarace Walker averages 11.1 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Indiana:
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- Ivica Zubac (Out) - Ankle
- Johnny Furphy (OFS) - Knee
- Tyrese Haliburton (OFS) – Achilles
Portland looks for a needed win
Defensively, Portland has been bad this season, allowing 118.1 points per game. Offensively, Portland has been even worse, allowing 115.3 points per game this season but averaging only 97.6 points over their last three losses. Defensively, Portland found success in their last outing, allowing 106 points on 54% shooting, including 26% from beyond the arc. Offensively, Portland was terrible, scoring 99 points, including just 17 in the fourth quarter, on 40% shooting and 31% from beyond the arc. Portland lost the rebounding battle and turned the ball over 16 times. Jerami Grant led the way for the Portland offense with 21 points on 14 shots.
Deni Avdija leads the Portland offense this season, averaging 24.4 points and 6.6 assists per game. Shaedon Sharpe is second on the roster with 21.4 points per game, and Jerami Grant averages 18.8 points per game. Big man Donovan Clingan averages 11.8 points to go along with the team-leading 11.5 rebounds per game
Key Injury Report for Portland:
- Kris Murray (GTD) – Illness
- Deni Avdija (GTD) – Back
- Shaedon Sharpe (Out) -Lower Leg
- Damian Lillard (OFS) – Achilles
Indiana vs Portland Pick
- Indiana vs Portland Spread Pick
Both teams have struggled this season as each come into this matchup below .500. Portland, however, has played the better basketball as of late and will ride that hot hand. The Trail Blazers could be without several key pieces, but still have the edge in this matchup. Portland is stronger on both sides of the ball and will be in front of its home fans Sunday night. Take Portland to do the work as they get the win and cover at home to extend the Indiana losing streak Sunday night.
- Indiana vs Portland Over/Under Pick
Both teams have terrible defenses, but neither is potent on offense. Both teams will be without players in this matchup, leading to a low-scoring outcome. Expect both teams to grind it out on defense, as each is desperate for a victory in this matchup. Portland Sunday night to do the work as they get the win and cover at home in a low-scoring game that goes under the number.
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