Nuggets vs Pacers Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 4/6/2025

The red-hot Indiana Pacers bring their high-octane offense to Ball Arena tonight, where they haven't tasted victory since January 2020 against a Denver squad desperate to end their three-game losing streak.

With Nikola Jokić averaging a triple-double and the Pacers missing Pascal Siakam, this clash between Eastern and Western Conference playoff contenders could hinge on Denver's league-leading field goal percentage against Indiana's recent fourth-quarter dominance.

All eyes will be on whether the surging Pacers, winners of nine of their last eleven, can finally break through against a Denver Nuggets home team that appears vulnerable despite owning the head-to-head advantage against tonight's away team.

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Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers preview

The sizzling Pacers bring their red-hot offense to the Mile High City where they'll face a Nuggets squad desperate to snap a three-game skid and secure home-court advantage for the playoffs.

Denver's recent stumbles have dropped them to the fourth seed in the West, but they'll take comfort knowing they've dominated this matchup with nine straight wins against Indiana dating back to January 2020.

The Pacers' offense has been clicking lately, averaging nearly 123 points over their last ten games while winning 11 of their last 14, but they'll be without Pascal Siakam (elbow) which is a massive blow to their frontcourt.

Nikola Jokić has been carrying the Nuggets through their recent struggles, putting up 33 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists in their recent loss to Golden State, and he'll likely need another monster performance if Jamal Murray remains sidelined with his nagging hamstring issue.

Both teams sit fourth in their respective conferences and have already clinched playoff spots, but Denver carries a miserable 3-7 ATS record over their last ten games into this matchup.

The Pacers' high-octane attack (7th in scoring) will test Denver's leaky defense (24th in points allowed), setting up what should be a high-scoring affair at Ball Arena.

Tyrese Haliburton's playmaking and Myles Turner's inside presence give Indiana a fighting chance, but the Pacers' 18-20 road record doesn't inspire confidence against a Nuggets team that's 25-14 at home.

Denver's desperation for a win and Indiana's historical struggles at Ball Arena (having lost 13 of their last 14 visits) should make this a fascinating clash between two playoff-bound teams trying to build momentum for the postseason.