Player Analysis: Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid could have another impressive game against the Indiana Pacers tonight, especially in the racket where he can take advantage of the Pacers’ defensive weaknesses. Indiana has shown defensive weaknesses all season and comes into this game with five losses in its last six games, allowing just 120.5 points per game over that span. Their defense is among the weakest in the league, with 118.2 points allowed per game, and they struggle especially in the racket where they allow as many as 51.4 points per game – that is the seventh worst result in the league. Such statistics clearly indicate that the Pacers are unable to defend effectively against big players like Embiid, who is known for his dominance near the basket.
Embiid is one of the best racket scorers in the NBA, scoring 45.5% of his points from that zone. This season, he is also one of the most efficient in using his opportunities under the basket. In the previous game against the Boston Celtics, Embiid scored 20 of his 31 points on 13-for-28 shooting (46.4%) from the field. His ability to break through defenses and score points off the racket is a key asset against the Indiana Pacers, who are vulnerable in that area of the game and simply don’t have an adequate answer to Embiid’s physical strength and height.
Given the current form and situation, Embiid could easily cross the 29.5 point mark. He is a player who can take charge and dominate when faced with defensive weaknesses of opposing teams, especially in the racket. Indiana will have trouble stopping him, and his performance against the Pacers last year further strengthens the case for this bet.
Betting Suggestion: Over 29.5 points
This bet is based on his ability to dominate the racket and the fact that the Indiana Pacers will have a hard time dealing with him. Given his current form, the Pacers’ weaker defense and Embiid’s tendency to stand out against such weak defenses, I believe he could easily surpass the 29.5 point mark in this game.
Quota 1.85
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