Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 1, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana, Sunday afternoon for an Eastern Conference matchup against the Indiana Pacers inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 PM ET, with coverage available on NBA League Pass. Brooklyn comes into Sunday winless at 0-5 overall following a 16-point home loss to Detroit in its last outing. The Indiana Pacers return home at 2-4 overall, riding a three-game losing streak following a 20-point road loss to Miami on Friday night. Indiana will look to get back on track against a Brooklyn team it defeated by 27 points earlier this season. Keep up with our NBA Picks.
Brooklyn looks for their first win
The Brooklyn Nets offense is averaging 110.2 points on 42% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Brooklyn is one of the worst teams in the NBA, allowing 121.2 points per game overall. Julius Randle is leading the Brooklyn offense this season, averaging 21 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. Michael Porter Jr. is second on the roster, averaging 20.8 points. Moritz Wagner averages 11.4 points, and Mikal Brown Jr. is averaging 10.3 points as the fourth player on the team averaging double digits.
Defensively, Brooklyn was outmatched in their last outing, giving up 110 points as Detroit shot 42% from the floor. Offensively, Brooklyn scored just 94 points on 40% shooting and 30% from beyond the arc. Moritz Wagner led the way for the Brooklyn offense against Detroit with 16 points and eight rebounds on 10 shots.
Key Injury Report for Brooklyn:
- Egor Demin (Out) -Leg
- Tyler Bilodeau (Out) - Shoulder
Indiana tries to end their skid
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.7 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season, and they scored 136 points in their last win. Defensively, Indiana has had their issues, giving up 119.8 points per game after allowing 145 points in their loss last time out. Pascal Siakam is leading the Indiana offense this season, averaging 22.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Tyrese Haliburton is second on the roster with 21.8 points, along with a team-leading 9.5 assists, but he is injured and will not be available. Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.6 points, and Obi Toppin is averaging 15.2 points per game. Aaron Nesmith is the fifth Indiana player in double digits, averaging 12.4 points per game.
Defensively, Indiana was terrible in their last outing, giving up 145 points on 58% shooting and 45% from beyond the arc. Offensively, Indiana did score the ball well, pouring in 125 points on 48% shooting. The Pacers lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 15 times in the loss. Andrew Nembhard led the way for the Indiana starters with 22 points on 16 shots in 30 minutes. Quenton Jackson led the entire team for Indiana, pouring in 24 points on 13 shots in 24 minutes off the bench.
Key Injury Report for Indiana:
- Obi Toppin (Out) - Back
- TJ McConnell (Out) - Hamstring
- Johnny Furphy (Out) - Knee
- Ivica Zubac (Out) - Ankle
- Ben Sheppard (Out) - Knee
Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Indiana Pacers
Indiana enters this matchup as the stronger team, and the Pacers should have enough offensive firepower to secure a victory on their home court. Brooklyn has been inconsistent this season, particularly on the defensive end, which could lead to challenges in containing Indiana's offensive players. The Pacers are likely to establish their offense early and create quality scoring opportunities throughout the game. Expect Indiana to capitalize on Brooklyn's defensive struggles and achieve an important home win.
Total Pick: Under
Both teams have had difficulty finding consistency this season, and this matchup may turn out to be slower-paced than anticipated. Brooklyn has struggled to score, managing only 94 points in its last game, while Indiana has faced challenges maintaining offensive rhythm during its current losing streak. The Pacers will likely aim to control the tempo on their home court, while Brooklyn might encounter difficulties generating quality scoring opportunities against Indiana's defense. Expect both teams to experience offensive struggles, leading to a score below the projected total.