Our Nets vs Pacers prediction starts with an Indiana injury list that keeps growing. The Pacers host winless Brooklyn on Sunday without Tyrese Haliburton or Ivica Zubac, and they are laying 3.5 points. That number opened a full point higher. Below, we walk through availability, pace and the market’s reaction, then land on two plays for this Eastern Conference matchup.
Last Updated: November 1, 2026
Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis Indiana |
| When | November 1 – 5:00 PM ET |
| TV | YES, DAZN (Indiana) |
Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Availability shapes this number more than anything else. Indiana has ruled out Haliburton with a left hamstring strain, and coach Rick Carlisle said he is expected to miss at least two weeks. Zubac (left ankle), T.J. McConnell (hamstring) and Ben Sheppard (meniscus surgery) are also out. Obi Toppin is questionable after his back flared up before shootaround in Miami. That leaves Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard to carry a thin rotation.
Brooklyn is short-handed too, though less severely. Egor Demin is out with a leg injury. Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will sit for back management, since the Nets play the Knicks on Monday. Indiana also turns around Monday against Atlanta, so both teams sit on the front end of a back-to-back. Neither has a rest edge, since both last played Friday.
The form lines are ugly on both sides. Brooklyn is 0-5 and sits last in the East. Indiana is 2-4 and has dropped three straight, including a 145-125 loss in Miami on Friday. Per Basketball Reference team ratings, the Pacers post a 114.1 offensive rating against a 117.2 defensive rating, a -3.1 net. Brooklyn sits at 105.6 and 116.1, a -10.5 net. Both teams rank inside the league’s top eight in pace, near 102 possessions per game.
Both franchises are trying to climb out of last season’s basement. Indiana went 19-63 while Haliburton spent the year recovering from an Achilles injury. Brooklyn finished 20-62. The Nets then added Randle in a June multi-team trade that sent him from Minnesota, pairing him with Porter in the frontcourt. So far, that duo has produced points, but the supporting cast has not kept pace. Brooklyn ranks 28th in offensive rating despite two 20-point scorers.
The style matchup adds another layer. Brooklyn leans hard on the three, with 41.2 attempts per game, one of the heavier volumes in the league. Indiana, by contrast, scores more efficiently inside the arc and shoots 47.3% from the field. The Pacers’ weakness is the glass. They have allowed 48.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 28th, and that number came partly with Zubac in the lineup. Brooklyn’s turnover problem is the counterweight, because live-ball giveaways feed Indiana’s transition game.
Indiana won the first meeting 136-109 in Brooklyn on October 25. However, Haliburton scored 24 that night, and Zubac was on the floor before spraining his ankle. This rematch features a very different Pacers roster.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | +3.5 (-110) | +135 | O 230.5 (-110) |
| Pacers | -3.5 (-110) | -160 | U 230.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of November 1, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NBA Odds – Futures – Props
Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Nets | 24% | 76% | Pacers |
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Nets vs. Pacers Prediction — Why Did a Full Point Vanish From the Opener?
The market tells the clearest story here. Indiana opened at -4.5 and now sits at -3.5, and the moneyline has shortened from +155 to +135 on Brooklyn. That move came while 76% of spread tickets backed the Pacers. When the count piles onto one side and the number drifts the other way, that is reverse line movement. It suggests the larger money sits with the less popular side.
The research points the same direction. Indiana’s defense ranks 23rd in rating, and Sunday will be its fourth straight game without its starting center. Without Haliburton and McConnell, the Pacers also lose both of their primary ball handlers. That piles creation duties on Nembhard and Siakam. Brooklyn, meanwhile, has played competitive road games, losing by one in Boston and by four in Cleveland. Julius Randle (21.0 points per game) and Michael Porter Jr. (20.8) give the Nets two scorers who can trade baskets.
Still, the case against is real. Brooklyn’s 105.6 offensive rating is among the league’s worst, and it turns the ball over 19.2 times per game. Losing Demin and Brown thins its backcourt further. Indiana also beat this team by 27 a week ago. The value at +4.5 is gone, so this is a sound thesis with market support at a price that has already moved. At -110, the Nets need to cover about 52.4% of the time to break even. With the line inside a single possession and Indiana this thin, that bar looks reachable. It grades as a lean rather than a strong play, but it is the best-supported side on the board.
The Pick: Nets +3.5 (-110)
Nets vs. Pacers Prediction — What Happens When Two Top-Eight Paces Collide?
Pace sets the possessions, and both teams push. At roughly 102 possessions apiece, this game projects to run above a league-average tempo. Each ranks inside the top eight in tempo, and neither defense rates better than 21st. Brooklyn also hunts volume from deep, attempting 41.2 threes per game. Attempt rate is the part of three-point shooting that persists, even when the makes swing night to night. The first meeting reached 245 points, and Brooklyn’s recent totals have landed at 245, 246 and 249 in three of its last four games.
On the other hand, Indiana’s missing creators should drag on its own efficiency. Both teams also play again Monday, which can mean shorter nights for starters if the margin opens. Three-point variance is the biggest risk here. A cold shooting night from Brooklyn could sink this total on its own, regardless of pace. The total has not moved off its 230.5 opener, so there is no market confirmation either way. The edge here is thin, and it rests mainly on the pace and defensive profiles.
The Pick: Over 230.5 (-110)
Our Final Word on Nets vs. Pacers
Both reads depend on Indiana’s availability holding. If Toppin is cleared, the Pacers regain a forward who has averaged 15.2 points, which trims the Brooklyn case slightly. A late scratch on either side would matter more, so check the final injury report before tip-off. For more context on both clubs, see our recent Pistons vs Nets prediction and 76ers vs Pacers prediction.
Nets +3.5 (-110) is our top play because reverse line movement against 76% public support lines up with an Indiana roster missing its best player and starting center. Over 230.5 (-110) is a thinner second play, built on two top-eight paces meeting two bottom-third defenses.
NBA Nets vs. Pacers FAQ: November 1, 2026
What time does the Nets vs. Pacers game start?
The Nets and Pacers tip off at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The game is an early Sunday evening start in Indianapolis, and both teams play again on Monday night, with Brooklyn visiting the Knicks and Indiana hosting the Atlanta Hawks.
What channel is the Nets vs. Pacers game on?
The game airs regionally on YES Network for Brooklyn viewers and on DAZN’s Indiana regional feed for Pacers viewers. Fans outside both home markets can find the game on NBA League Pass, which lists this matchup among its out-of-market broadcasts for Sunday.
Is Tyrese Haliburton playing tonight?
No. Tyrese Haliburton is ruled out against Brooklyn with a left hamstring strain. Coach Rick Carlisle described the injury as mild but said Haliburton is week-to-week and unlikely to return for at least two weeks from October 28. Indiana is also without Ivica Zubac and T.J. McConnell on Sunday.
Who won the last meeting between the Nets and Pacers?
Indiana won the last meeting 136-109 at Barclays Center on October 25, 2026. Haliburton led the Pacers with 24 points, while rookie Nolan Traoré scored 17 for Brooklyn. The win gave Indiana a 1-0 lead in the season series and extended its streak to three straight wins over the Nets.
What are the Nets’ and Pacers’ records this season?
Brooklyn enters 0-5 and sits last in the Eastern Conference after Friday’s 110-94 home loss to Detroit. Indiana is 2-4 and riding a three-game losing streak. The Pacers are also 0-2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse so far this season, with both wins coming on the road.