The Indiana Pacers visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in one of 14 NBA games following Election Day. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET at FedExForum, with the Grizzlies listed as 7.5-point home favorites and the over/under at 229.5 points, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
Memphis has attracted heavy betting action, with 99% of the handle and 80% of bets backing the Grizzlies against the spread. The Pacers enter on a five-game losing streak and are coming off a 108-104 home loss to Atlanta in which they dressed only six players — a rarity this early in the season. Indiana will be without star guard Tyrese Haliburton, along with T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy. Kelly Oubre Jr., Obi Toppin and center Ivica Zubac are questionable after sitting out Monday.
The Grizzlies, surprisingly 6-1 and leading the Western Conference, have been fueled by rookie Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 overall pick, who averages 17.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists. Veteran guard Ty Jerome has also emerged, averaging 28.2 points on 50.4% shooting. Memphis lists Scotty Pippen Jr. as out and Quentin Post as questionable. The Pacers have lost five straight in Memphis, last winning there on April 11, 2021. A projection model favors a 121-118 Grizzlies victory.
