Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 11/05/25

Neither of these teams has impressed — one win between them — yet the market is comfortable installing Indiana as a sizeable favorite. Why? Last year’s memory. The Pacers nearly took the Finals, pushing OKC to the limit, and that reputation is still bleeding into early-season pricing.

But this year’s Pacers aren’t that battle-hardened contender. They look drained, flat, and searching for identity. Meanwhile, Brooklyn remains a low-perception team, and that’s exactly why we’re here — when no one wants the dog, the number often gets bloated.

Brooklyn doesn’t have to shine to stay inside this number. They just need to play with effort and shorten runs, because Indiana hasn’t shown the consistency to justify laying 6.5. In “struggling team vs. struggling team” situations, taking the points is almost always the academic approach.

Nets vs. Pacers prediction: Nets +6.5 (-110) available at number at time of publishing. Playable to +6.