The Indiana Pacers visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in one of 14 NBA games following Election Night. Tip-off at FedExForum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Memphis enters as a 7.5-point home favorite with an over/under of 229.5 points, attracting 99% of the betting handle and 80% of bets on the spread. The Grizzlies have surprised the league with a 6-1 record, far exceeding their preseason win total of 28.5, while the Pacers have lost five straight games and used only six available players in a recent loss to Atlanta — the first time in 22 years an NBA team has dressed so few players this early in a season.
Key Players and Storylines
Indiana will be without star guard Tyrese Haliburton and several other rotation players, while forwards Kelly Oubre Jr. and Obi Toppin and center Ivica Zubac are questionable. Memphis rookie Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 overall pick, leads all rookies with averages of 17.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists and is the +200 favorite for Rookie of the Year. Veteran guard Ty Jerome has emerged as an unexpected offensive force, averaging 28.2 points on 50.4% shooting, including a 40-point game in Memphis' first loss of the season. The Pacers have lost five consecutive games in Memphis, with their last victory there dating back to April 2021. A projection model favors a 121-118 Grizzlies win.
