
Nuggets vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 3
The Denver Nuggets (14-6) will visit the Indiana Pacers (4-17) after winning seven straight road games. The Nuggets are currently strong 8-point favorites against the Pacers. The game has an over/under of 236.5.
Here's everything you need to know about the Nuggets-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Nuggets vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds
- When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: FDSIN and ALT
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -8 | -112 | -108 | 236.5 | -114 | -106 | -350 | +275 |
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Nuggets vs. Pacers Prediction
ATS Pick: Nuggets (- 8)
O/U Pick: Under (236.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 124 - Pacers 111
Nuggets vs. Pacers Betting Insights
- This season, the Nuggets games have gone over 236.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 12 (out of 20) times.
- This season, seven of the Pacers' 21 games have had a combined total higher than 236.5 points scored.
- The two teams average a combined 1.7 fewer points per game (234.8) than this game's total of 236.5 points.
- Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 235.3 points per game, 1.2 fewer than the over/under in this matchup.
- Denver has won 13, or 72.2%, of the 18 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
- Indiana has been chosen as underdogs in 18 games this year and has walked away with the win three times (16.7%) in those games.
- Denver has won its one head-to-head matchup against Indiana.
- The Nuggets also have a 1-0 edge against the spread when taking on the Pacers.
Nuggets Recent Trends
- The Nuggets are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests.
- Denver and its opponents have combined to score an average of 235.1 points in its last 10 games, 1.4 less than the 236.5 over/under in this matchup.
- The Nuggets have 12 wins against the spread in 20 games this season.
- Denver has been favored by 8 points or more 12 times this season and are 7-5 ATS in those contests.
- Nuggets games this year have hit the over on 13 of 21 set point totals.
- The Nuggets score 5.2 more points per game (124.6) than the Pacers allow (119.4).
- Denver is 10-7 against the spread and 12-5 overall when scoring more than 119.4 points.
- This season, the Nuggets have a 50.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 3.5% higher than the 47.4% of shots the Pacers' opponents have hit.
- The Nuggets sport a worse record against the spread when playing at home (5-5-0) than they do in road games (7-3-0).
- Denver has hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (70%) than games on the road (60%).
- The Nuggets have won a lower percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 6-4 (.600). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they sport a record of 7-1 (.875).
Nuggets Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 124.6 | 1 |
| Points Allowed | 115.9 | 14 |
| Rebounds | 45.8 | 7 |
| Assists | 29.9 | 4 |
| Steals | 6.9 | 27 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 25 |
Nuggets Leaders
- Nikola Jokic puts up 29.0 points, 11.1 assists and 12.8 boards per game.
- Jamal Murray averages 23.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.
- Peyton Watson posts 10.4 points, 1.8 assists and 4.9 boards per game.
- Cameron Johnson posts 11.2 points, 3.3 boards and 2.2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. puts up 12.0 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 45.8% from the field and 41.5% from downtown with 2.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
Nuggets Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 30.5 | -114 | 29.0 |
| Jamal Murray | 23.5 | +100 | 23.3 |
| Cameron Johnson | 15.5 | -110 | 11.2 |
| Peyton Watson | 13.5 | -112 | 10.4 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 13.5 | -112 | 12.0 |
Pacers Recent Trends
- The Pacers have gone 3-7 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
- Indiana has averaged a total of 236.0 combined points over its last 10 games, 0.5 fewer than this matchup's over/under of 236.5.
- The Pacers have 11 wins against the spread in 21 games this season.
- Indiana is 5-3 ATS when underdogs by 8 points or more this season.
- Pacers games this season have hit the over on eight of 21 set point totals (38.1%).
- The Pacers' 110.2 points per game are 5.7 fewer points than the 115.9 the Nuggets give up to opponents.
- When it scores more than 115.9 points, Indiana is 4-2 against the spread and 2-4 overall.
- The Pacers' 42.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.5 percentage points lower than the Nuggets have given up to their opponents (46.1%).
- In 2025-26 against the spread, the Pacers have a better winning percentage at home (.636, 7-4-0 record) than away (.400, 4-6-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Indiana's games have gone over six of 11 times at home (54.5%), and two of 10 away (20%).
- This year the Pacers are 1-1 at home as moneyline favorites (.500 winning percentage). Away they are 0-1 (.000).
Pacers Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 110.2 | 29 |
| Points Allowed | 119.4 | 23 |
| Rebounds | 44.8 | 11 |
| Assists | 23.3 | 30 |
| Steals | 6.9 | 27 |
| Blocks | 5.4 | 8 |
Pacers Leaders
- On a per-game basis, Pascal Siakam gives the Pacers 24.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
- The Pacers are receiving 10.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Jarace Walker this year.
- Isaiah Jackson is averaging 8.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. He is draining 60.6% of his shots from the floor.
- Jay Huff is putting up 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. He is making 43.6% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from 3-point range, with 1.4 triples per contest.
- Andrew Nembhard gives the Pacers 17.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per contest while putting up 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Pacers Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 22.5 | -118 | 24.1 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 20.5 | -106 | 21.1 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 16.5 | -120 | 17.5 |
| T.J. McConnell | 10.5 | -122 | 9.8 |
| Jay Huff | 10.5 | -118 | 7.8 |
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