Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is coming off a historic scoring performance in which he dropped 70 points and grabbed 18 rebounds. As the 76ers prepare to take on the Indiana Pacers, the question remains - can Embiid follow up his incredible performance?

Embiid's points prop is set at 36.5, a reflection of his exceptional play this season. However, there's good reason to believe he will surpass that mark, especially considering his history against the Pacers. In five of his last seven games against Indiana, Embiid has scored at least 37 points, including three performances with over 40 points.

Furthermore, recent games have shown that the Pacers' defense can be vulnerable to high-scoring performances. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray both scored 31 points against Indiana on Tuesday, while Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker combined for 91 points in a game last Sunday.

However, the Pacers won't be taking Embiid lightly. They will be looking to bounce back from three consecutive losses and defend their home court advantage. The Pacers have struggled recently, losing five of their last six games.

While the focus will undoubtedly be on Embiid, there are also concerns for both teams regarding injuries. The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, who had an impressive performance against the 76ers earlier in the season. Meanwhile, Tobias Harris of the 76ers is listed as questionable with an illness.

As the game approaches, all eyes will be on Joel Embiid and whether he can build upon his historic scoring performance. Will he surpass the points prop set for him? Only time will tell.