Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction: NBA, 28 October 2026
Philadelphia 76ers beat Indiana Pacers 114-109 in the NBA on Wednesday 28 October 2026. The game was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
Match recap: Indiana Pacers 109-114 Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, 28 October 2026
Philadelphia 76ers beat Indiana Pacers 114-109 in the NBA on Wednesday 28 October 2026. The game was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
Score period by period
| Period | Indiana Pacers | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Quarter 2 | 27 | 37 |
| Quarter 3 | 36 | 13 |
| Quarter 4 | 21 | 39 |
Philadelphia 76ers outscored Indiana Pacers 39-21 in the fourth quarter, overturning a deficit built by the hosts' 36-13 third quarter.
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
The Eastern Conference standings favour Philadelphia 76ers. They sit 2nd with a 75.0 win percentage from a 3-1 record, while Indiana Pacers are 5th at 66.7 from 2-1. Across their last 10 games, Philadelphia 76ers went 5-5 against 4-6 for Indiana Pacers.
Our prediction
Philadelphia 76ers are slight favourites for Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Philadelphia 76ers rank 2nd in the Eastern Conference at a 75.0 win percentage, three places above Indiana Pacers at 66.7, and their last 10 games read 5 wins and 5 losses against 4 wins and 6 losses for the hosts. Indiana Pacers are 0-4 at home in that span. The four listed meetings split 4-0 to Philadelphia 76ers, the latest 105-94 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday 11 April 2026. The call: an away win, by a slight margin.
Who is favoured for Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers?
Philadelphia 76ers hold a slight edge for Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers, sitting 2nd in the Eastern Conference against 5th for the hosts.
When and where Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers is played
Indiana Pacers play Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA on Wednesday 28 October 2026. The game is listed as Matchday 1. Tip-off is at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the venue of Indiana Pacers. Both sides compete in the Eastern Conference.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | NBA |
| Round | Matchday 1 |
| Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 23:00 (UK time) |
| Venue | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| City | Indianapolis, IN |
Recent form: Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers
The figures cover each side's ten most recent results, all in the NBA.
Indiana Pacers have 4 wins and 6 losses in 10 games, scoring 1174 points and conceding 1180, with a sequence of W-L-L-W-L, newest first, a 1-4 home record and a 3-2 away record. Their latest game was a 123-120 win over New Orleans Pelicans.
3W 0D 7L in 10 games112.4 scored · 116.2 conceded per gameHome 0W-0D-4L · Away 3W-0D-3L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/10/2026 | Milwaukee Bucks | Away | 102-110 | L | NBA |
| 25/10/2026 | Brooklyn Nets | Away | 136-109 | W | NBA |
| 24/10/2026 | Dallas Mavericks | Home | 105-121 | L | NBA |
| 22/10/2026 | New Orleans Pelicans | Away | 123-120 | W | NBA |
| 12/04/2026 | Detroit Pistons | Home | 121-133 | L | NBA |
| 11/04/2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | Home | 94-105 | L | NBA |
| 10/04/2026 | Brooklyn Nets | Away | 123-94 | W | NBA |
| 08/04/2026 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Home | 104-124 | L | NBA |
| 05/04/2026 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Away | 108-117 | L | NBA |
| 04/04/2026 | Charlotte Hornets | Away | 108-129 | L | NBA |
Philadelphia 76ers have 5 wins and 5 losses in 10 games, scoring 1052 points and conceding 1121, with a sequence of W-W-L-L-L, newest first, a 2-3 home record and a 3-2 away record. Their latest game was a 114-106 win over Cleveland Cavaliers.
5W 0D 5L in 10 games106.3 scored · 111.8 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-3L · Away 2W-0D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2026 | Detroit Pistons | Home | 93-106 | L | NBA |
| 25/10/2026 | Milwaukee Bucks | Home | 127-116 | W | NBA |
| 23/10/2026 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Home | 114-106 | W | NBA |
| 21/10/2026 | New York Knicks | Away | 106-100 | W | NBA |
| 10/05/2026 | New York Knicks | Home | 114-144 | L | NBA |
| 09/05/2026 | New York Knicks | Home | 94-108 | L | NBA |
| 07/05/2026 | New York Knicks | Away | 102-108 | L | NBA |
| 05/05/2026 | New York Knicks | Away | 98-137 | L | NBA |
| 03/05/2026 | Boston Celtics | Away | 109-100 | W | NBA |
| 01/05/2026 | Boston Celtics | Home | 106-93 | W | NBA |
Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers squads
Indiana Pacers squad (17 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toppin, Obi | Forward |
| 2 | Nembhard, Andrew | Guard |
| 3 | Smith, Braden | Guard |
| 5 | Walker, Jarace | Forward |
| 9 | McConnell, T.J. | Guard |
| 10 | Oubre Jr., Kelly | Forward-guard |
| 12 | Furphy, Johnny | Guard |
| 18 | Slawson, Jalen | Forward |
| 22 | Nance Jr., Larry | Forward-center |
| 23 | Nesmith, Aaron | Guard-forward |
| 24 | Brown, Kobe | Forward |
| 26 | Sheppard, Ben | Guard |
| 29 | Jackson, Quenton | Guard |
| 32 | Huff, Jay | Center |
| 40 | Zubac, Ivica | Center |
| 43 | Siakam, Pascal | Forward |
| Haliburton, Tyrese | Guard |
Philadelphia 76ers squad (17 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldwell-Pope, Kentavious | Guard |
| 2 | Love, Caleb | Guard |
| 5 | Simons, Anfernee | Guard |
| 7 | Brown, Jaylen | Guard-forward |
| 11 | Edwards, Justin | Guard |
| 12 | Rupert, Rayan | Guard-forward |
| 21 | Embiid, Joel | Center-forward |
| 23 | James, LeBron | Forward |
| 25 | Barlow, Dominick | Forward |
| 30 | Bona, Adem | Center |
| 33 | Walker, Jabari | Forward |
| 45 | Wade, Dean | Forward-center |
| 55 | Hukporti, Ariel | Center |
| 77 | Edgecombe, VJ | Guard |
| 99 | Fall, Tacko | Center |
| Maxey, Tyrese | Guard | |
| Philon, Labaron | Guard |
Current NBA standings
Philadelphia 76ers are 1st in the Eastern Conference with 2 wins and 0 losses from 2 games, a 100.0 win percentage and a difference of 14. Indiana Pacers are 6th. They are 1-0 from 1 game, also at 100.0 percent, with a difference of 3. The gap is 5 places and 1 win.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 479-447 | +32 | 75% |
| 2 | Detroit Pistons | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 452-428 | +24 | 75% |
| 3 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 440-428 | +12 | 75% |
| 4 | Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 416-444 | -28 | 75% |
| 5 | Toronto Raptors | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 341-311 | +30 | 67% |
| 8 | Indiana Pacers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 466-460 | +6 | 50% |
Head-to-head between Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers
The two sides have 4 recorded meetings. Indiana Pacers have 0 wins and Philadelphia 76ers have 4. The latest came on Saturday 11 April 2026 in the NBA. Philadelphia 76ers won 105-94 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2026 | NBA | Indiana Pacers - Philadelphia 76ers | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | 94-105 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 25/02/2026 | NBA | Indiana Pacers - Philadelphia 76ers | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | 114-135 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 20/01/2026 | NBA | Philadelphia 76ers - Indiana Pacers | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 113-104 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 13/12/2025 | NBA | Philadelphia 76ers - Indiana Pacers | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 115-105 | Philadelphia 76ers |
Key data
Indiana Pacers are 6th in the Eastern Conference at 1-0; Philadelphia 76ers are 1st at 2-0. Over ten games, Indiana Pacers are 4-6 and Philadelphia 76ers are 5-5. Head-to-head, the count is 0 wins to 4 from 4 meetings.
What is at stake
The game sets 6th against 1st in the Eastern Conference. Indiana Pacers are 1-0. Philadelphia 76ers are 2-0. The gap between them is 5 places and 1 win.
Frequently asked questions
What is Indiana Pacers' form before the Philadelphia 76ers game?
Indiana Pacers are 4-6 over their last ten NBA games. They scored 1174 points and conceded 1180, with a W-L-L-W-L sequence, newest first. Their latest result was a 123-120 win over New Orleans Pelicans.
How have Philadelphia 76ers been playing before facing Indiana Pacers?
Philadelphia 76ers are 5-5 over their last ten NBA games. They scored 1052 points and conceded 1121, with a W-W-L-L-L sequence, newest first. Their latest result was a 114-106 win over Cleveland Cavaliers.
What is the head-to-head record between Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers?
Across 4 recorded meetings, Indiana Pacers have 0 wins and Philadelphia 76ers have 4. The latest was on Saturday 11 April 2026. Philadelphia 76ers won 105-94 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the NBA.
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