- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) will travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Friday to challenge the Indiana Pacers (18-61).
In their latest game, the 76ers clashed with the Spurs but suffered a setback, losing 115-102. Philadelphia finished the game shooting 38.2% from the field (34 of 89) and sank 10 out of 32 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the 76ers converted 24 of 29 attempts, resulting in an impressive 82.8% success rate. On the boards, they secured 48 rebounds, with 17 being offensive. They distributed 17 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, Philadelphia allowed their opponents to shoot 49.4% from the field, with San Antonio achieving 44 out of 89 shots. The Spurs tallied 31 assists and 8 steals, while managing to grab 47 rebounds (9 offensive, 38 defensive) and tallied 5 blocks. San Antonio achieved a 72.7% free throw rate by hitting 16 of 22 shots, while making 11 of 32 attempts from long range. The contest featured 21 fouls from the 76ers and 23 from the Spurs.
Joel Embiid was a standout player in this match-up. He shot 42.1% from the field, recorded 1 assist, played 39 minutes, and grabbed 12 rebounds. Embiid finished with an impressive 34 points, shooting 8 of 19.
The 76ers enter this match with a record of 43-36 for the season, averaging 116.1 points per game (14th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 46.3%. The team successfully converts 35.0% of their 3-point attempts (979 of 2,794) and boasts a free throw accuracy of 81.1%. Philadelphia averages 43.4 rebounds per game and has recorded 1,951 assists this season, ranking 28th in the league for assists. The team loses possession with an average of 13.7 turnovers and commits 20.4 fouls per game.
Defensively, the 76ers force their opponents into 15.3 turnovers, while drawing 20.1 personal fouls. They rank 21st in the league for assists allowed, conceding 2,188 assists this season. The 76ers’ defense has allowed opponents a field goal percentage of 46.9% (3,316 of 7,077) and surrenders an average of 45.1 rebounds per game. They also give up 35.5% shooting from beyond the arc and are 19th in the league for points allowed per game (116.5).
In their most recent outing, the Pacers faced a loss, falling to the Timberwolves 124-104. Indiana secured 29 defensive rebounds, alongside 5 offensive rebounds, totaling 34 for the game. They struggled with turnovers, giving the ball away 23 times, despite achieving 11 steals. The Timberwolves were called for 22 fouls, allowing the Pacers to attempt 31 free throws, converting 25 for an 80.6% success rate. From three-point range, Indiana made 9 of their 26 attempts (34.6%). Overall, the Pacers shot 35 out of 73 from the field, which is 47.9%. They allowed the Timberwolves to convert 46 out of 89 attempts, giving the latter a 51.7% shooting percentage. The Timberwolves also excelled from distance, achieving 41.5% with 17 of 41 shots made, and finished an impressive 15 of 16 at the free throw line (93.8%). In terms of rebounding, Indiana permitted Minnesota to grab a total of 39 boards (10 offensive).
Ethan Thompson was a key player for the Pacers, hitting 4 out of 8 during the match with a shooting rate of 50.0% and gathering 4 rebounds. Thompson accumulated 17 points after 30 minutes of playing time and contributed 1 assist.
Currently, the Pacers hold a record of 18-61 this season. They are averaging 21.0 fouls per game and shooting 77.6% from the charity stripe. Offensively, they record assists 27.5 times each game (13th in the NBA) while averaging 14.4 turnovers. Indiana has scored 8,881 points this season (112.4 points per game) and collects an average of 41.6 rebounds per game. They are shooting 45.8% from the field, ranking them 26th in the league.
On the defensive side, the Pacers rank 26th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 120.8. They force an average of 13.5 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 49.1% from the field (27th in basketball). The Indiana defense allows a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.8% (965 of 2,694) and gives up 77.4% of free throw attempts. Their defensive stats also include allowing 26.5 assists per game and 46.5 rebounds per contest, ranking them 14th and 27th in basketball, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Philadelphia
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