Early forecast: it updates each morning until game day, when it is locked in and graded.
Indiana Pacers
2−3 · ranked #25 · away
36%
Memphis Grizzlies
5−0 · ranked #22 · home · our pick
64%
Chance to win, from our model · Updated Oct 30
Expected margin
MEM by 5.1
Expected score
MEM 121.1 – 116.0 IND
Expected total
237.2
PacersThe matchupGrizzlies
+178Our fair odds−178
116.0Expected points121.1
−0.82Power rating−0.36
115.0Points / game118.2
114.8Allowed / game106.2
47.2FG%45.6
30.63P%40.0
44.0Rebounds / game50.4
2−3Season record5−0
3−7Last 105−5
Ben Sheppard G · Ivica Zubac C
Johnny Furphy G · T.J. McConnell G
Tyrese Haliburton GOut—
Johnny Furphy G · T.J. McConnell G
Tyrese Haliburton GOut—
Prediction markets
Kalshi · Polymarket US · ProphetX · NovigIND chance · MEM chance
Our model fair
Kalshino two-sided price
Polymarket USno two-sided price
ProphetXno two-sided price
Novigno two-sided price
Full price table
| Team | Our modelfair | Kalshi | Polymarket US | ProphetX | Novig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | |||||
| INDIndiana Pacers | +17836% | — | — | — | — |
| MEMMemphis Grizzlies | −17864% | — | — | — | — |
| SpreadMEM by 5.1 | |||||
| INDIndiana Pacers | +5.1our margin | — | — | — | — |
| MEMMemphis Grizzlies | −5.1our margin | — | — | — | — |
| Totalwe expect 237.2 | |||||
| Over | 237.2our total | — | — | — | — |
| Under | 237.2our total | — | — | — | — |
Odds are the price to buy that side now, taker fee included; the small percent is the implied chance of that same price. Highlighted is the best price in the row among venues on the same line. — means not listed (hover or tap for why). A market price is not the true chance of winning.
Margin range
Memphis Grizzlies by 5.1 expected← IND wins byMEM wins by →
Memphis Grizzlies wins by 5 or more54%
Memphis Grizzlies wins by 10 or more39%
Memphis Grizzlies wins by 15 or more25%
Within 5 points either way24%
Centered on the expected margin above; shape from the real results of 6,530 past NBA games.
Total range
237.2 expectedTotal points, both teams
Total over 227.567%
Total over 237.548%
Total over 247.530%
Total from 228 to 24738%
Centered on the expected total above; shape from the real results of 6,530 past NBA games.
Probable Starting Lineups
as listed before tipIndiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies
For context, not in our forecast.
Rest and Schedule
before this game
IND·MEM
Oct 30 at MIA
last game
Oct 29 at POR
4 days
days of rest
5 days
no
back-to-back
no
2
games in last 7 days
1
2nd straight road game
home / road
home after a road game
For context, not in our forecast.
Who's Out
Current team injury listsIndiana Pacers
INDBen Sheppard G · left knee, back about Jan 2, 2027Out
INDIvica Zubac C · left ankle sprainOut
INDJohnny Furphy G · right knee surgery, back about Jan 2, 2027Out
INDT.J. McConnell G · right hamstring strainOut
INDTyrese Haliburton G · left hamstring strain, back about Nov 13Out
INDAaron Nesmith G · hamstringDay-to-day
INDAndrew Nembhard G · neck sorenessDay-to-day
INDObi Toppin F · backDay-to-day
Memphis Grizzlies
MEMQuinten Post C · right ankleDay-to-day
For context, not in our forecast.
Team Comparison
2026–27 season · box-score averages from 5+ games
IND·MEM
−0.82
rating (0 = average)
−0.36
115.0
points / game
118.2
114.8
points allowed / game
106.2
2−3
season record
5−0
0−2
home record
1−0
2−1
away record
4−0
L2
streak
W5
3−7
last 10
5−5
47.2
FG%
45.6
30.6
3P%
40.0
44.0
rebounds / game
50.4
29.4
assists / game
26.4
15.4
turnovers / game
15.8
55.2
points in paint / game
46.0
Rating Trend
IND · MEM · 10 daysIndiana PacersMemphis Grizzlies
Rating (0 = average team)
Head to Head
last 10 meetings · MEM 8−2Feb 20, 2025at INDIND 127 − 113
Dec 1, 2024at MEMMEM 136 − 121
Jan 28, 2024at INDIND 116 − 110
Dec 21, 2023at MEMMEM 116 − 103
Jan 29, 2023at MEMMEM 112 − 100
Jan 14, 2023at INDMEM 130 − 112
Mar 24, 2022at MEMMEM 133 − 103
Mar 15, 2022at INDMEM 135 − 102