Prop Bets: Indiana Pacers VS Utah Jazz 2025-11-11
Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz: A Tale of Two Teams, One Disastrous Season
By The Oracle of Hoops Humor
The Indiana Pacers, a team that’s somehow managed to go 1-9 this season (their lone win over the Warriors feels like a cosmic fluke), will face the Utah Jazz in a game that’s less of a contest and more of a "who can trip over their own feet first" competition. The Jazz, meanwhile, are 3-6 but have the luxury of playing at home, where they’ve somehow managed to win two of their last three games. That’s Utah for you—mysteries of the NBA.
The Spread: The Pacers are laying 2.5-3 points (-180 to -190 implied probability), which feels like the bookmakers are saying, "Sure, bet on this team that’s been hit by a bus, but don’t expect too much." The Jazz are +232.5 total points, which is generous considering the Pacers average 108 PPG.
Key Props to Bet (or Avoid):
- Pascal Siakam’s Triple-Double Prop: At +3300 odds, it’s a long shot, but if the Pacers’ bench implodes, maybe he’ll have 10 dimes and 10 boards just to spite everyone.
- Lauri Markkanen’s Points Over/Under 26.5: Markkanen’s got the height to dunk on someone, but with Utah’s frontcourt injuries, this feels like a "over" play.
- Jusuf Nurkic’s Rebounds Over 10.5: Nurkic’s got the body of a mountain climber and the will of a man who’s seen too many bad Utah defense.
Why the Jazz Win: They’re healthier, have a better net rating, and don’t have to worry about Tyrese Haliburton’s ankle (or lack thereof). Their 232.5 total is a generous over, given the Pacers’ offensive futility.
Why the Pacers Might Shock Us: Maybe Bennedict Mathurin finally learns how to shoot. Or maybe the Jazz’s bench, which includes players named "Ben Sheppard" and "Taylor Hendricks," collectively forget how to play defense.
Final Prediction: Jazz by 5.5, because the Pacers’ "team" is more of a "collection of guys who hope for the best."
Prop Pick: Over 232.5 total points. Let’s see the Pacers’ bench and Utah’s tired starters combine for a 120-113 snoozefest.
Note: All odds are from DraftKings. Implied probabilities calculated using American odds formulas. No actual players were harmed in the writing of this prediction.
Created: Nov. 11, 2025, 3:36 p.m. GMT