The Pacers already blew out the Nets earlier this season by 21 points, so the Nets, who aren't mathematically eliminated yet, are playing with revenge but are on a back to back with travel. They are 2-4 ATS this season revenging a road blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more. It's hard to see where the motivation is going to come in this game from Brooklyn. The Nets are 4-7-1 ATS on the road this season and they are 4-10 ATS this season as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. On the flip side, the Pacers are playing well at home and played solid defense against the Lakers the other night after getting their win and are well rested for this game. They are 8-5 ATS with the rest advantage and they are 7-3 ATS this season when playing with 2 days rest. The Pacers are playing for seeding and every game counts at this point, so in this spot the value lies with Indiana. The Pacers have won their last four out of five games against good teams with playoff hopes. Take the rested team who will control the fast pace and get the win and cover.

Indiana are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. Brooklyn are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Brooklyn are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against Indiana. Brooklyn are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Central Division division. Indiana is 23-12 ATS after playing a home game this season. Brooklyn is 15-24 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Best bet: lay the points with Indiana.