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Indiana will return to its native walls on October 24, where it will host Dallas. The Pacers kicked off with a comeback in New Orleans, and the Mavericks lost without a team game. Will Indiana be able to show class at home? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers visited New Orleans in the first game of the season, where we saw a real whirlpool of emotions. The team lost during the game, but the comeback at the end of the meeting was a real surprise for the opponent (123:120). Finally, the fans were able to see Tyrese Haliburton in the game, who was absent from the floor for a long time due to an Achilles tendon injury. The star player scored 23 points and helped the team to form a difficult victory.
Rick Carlisle's players return to their homes in a good mood. Pascal Siakam is in good condition, Tyrese Haliburton has started to get in shape after injury, and I would also like to mention the successful debut of Ivica Zubac. Next up is the fight against Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks were unable to show decent basketball in the first meeting of the regular season, and there are reasons for this - the lack of teamwork. The management decided to rely on young players, while the role of the experienced Kyrie Irving in the club is questionable. Dallas stayed in Texas, where he could not match Houston (110:128). No matter how hard Cooper Flagg tried, even the 32 points he scored were not enough to win.
The next match will take place again on the road and again against a difficult opponent. Dusty May has a serious task ahead of him - to put the club in order, although it won't be easy with such competition in the Western Conference.
This season, Indiana can seriously compete with the leaders of the East. Right now, it's important that Tyrese Haliburton gets in shape, and the result will come. The Pacers will obviously play number one in the home arena. Dallas is in search of his game. The Mavericks need time, but Indiana is unlikely to wait. In our opinion, the hosts will show class.
Our betting tip is for Indiana to win by a handicap of (-4.5) points in 1.75.
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