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2026-03-06 · Morning Edition
LOSS
Pacers vs. Lakers
Pacers Moneyline
ANALYSIS
We are targeting a scheduling disadvantage for the Lakers, who are playing the second leg of a back-to-back following a physical loss to Denver. While the market heavily favors Los Angeles, the Pacers' high-variance profile is undervalued given their track record of securing 7 of their last 9 wins against superior seeds and the fact that LeBron James is currently managing 'intense' elbow soreness suffered less than 24 hours ago.
Key Data
Lakers implied win probability of 79.5% is 5.5% higher than power rankings suggest.
OUTCOME
Los Angeles Lakers 128 - Indiana Pacers 117
Jaxson Hayes recorded 9 points in the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 6, 2026. He shot 3-for-6 from the field and was 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. Since 9 points is less than the prop line of 9.5, the selection is a loss.
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