Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors Preview
The Golden State Warriors head to Indianapolis to take on the Pacers in a non-conference matchup. The Pacers are favored by 7 and the over/under line is set at 250.5.
Golden State comes into the game at 23-25 and 11th in the Western Conference. They have won two straight games. As for the Pacers, they are 6th in the East with a record of 29-23. They have also won two straight.
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Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Pacers have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Warriors. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Warriors and Pacers, the Pacers have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 6 points per game.
- Golden State has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 123 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Across the Pacers last ten home games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-3-1, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Golden State has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Warriors have won two straight games and are now 23-25 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 11th place and 5th in the Pacific Division.
On the road, the Warriors have an average scoring differential of +2.6 points per game. They are 10-12 on the road and have won their last two games.
Against the spread, Golden State has covered in their last two games and have an ATS record of 24-23 for the season. On the road, they are 14-8 ATS.
As underdogs, the Warriors are 4-15 this season and have lost three straight games as underdogs. Today, they are getting 7 points against the Pacers. Their ATS record as underdogs is 12-6.
Golden State’s O/U record for the season is 27-20-1, and their games have averaged 237 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 250.5 is higher than any of their previous games this season.
In their last game, the Warriors beat the 76ers by a score of 127-104. They were favored by 4 points in that game and are now 12-17 as favorites.
Golden State’s offense has been one of the most potent in the league this season, averaging 118.9 points per game (6th). Interestingly, the Warriors have actually scored more points on the road (119.6) compared to at home (118.3).
When it comes to pace, Golden State is 9th in the NBA at 100 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Warriors are 18th overall at 47%. However, they have been efficient from beyond the arc, making an average of 14.8 threes per game (4th).
Overall, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.4% of their games this season. In terms of assists, Golden State is 7th in the league at 28.4 per game. They are also 4th in offensive rebounds (12.4).
So far, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 20th in the league at 118.1 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Warriors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.7% while allowing 35.8% from downtown.
Indiana is favored by 7 points in today’s game against the Warriors. The Pacers have been favored in 22 of their 52 games this season and have gone 14-8 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +9.2 points per game.
Against the spread at home, the Pacers are 14-12 and have failed to cover in their last three games. Overall, their ATS record is 28-22, with a 17-11 record as the underdog and 11-11 record as the favorite.
The Pacers’ O/U record for the season is 31-21, and their games have averaged 246.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 250.5, and 43 of their games have had lower over/under lines.
Indiana’s last game was a 132-129 win over the Rockets. The O/U line for that game was 244.5, and the Pacers were favored by 8.5 points. This win improved their record to 29-23, which is 6th in the Eastern Conference.
Against Western Conference teams, the Pacers are 7-10 this season and 22-13 against the East. On the road, they are 12-13 compared to 17-10 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Pacers are the top team in the league at 124.3 points per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 126.9 points per game.
Indiana’s offense is built on their ability to get to the rim, as they lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. Overall, they are shooting 50% from the field, which is also tops in the NBA.
So far this season, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.2% of their games. They are also the top team in the league in assists, averaging 30.9 per game.
So far, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 28th in the league at 122.5 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pacers are forcing 13 per game, which is 19th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 8th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
Coming in as 7 point favorites, our projections have the Pacers picking up a 114-113 win.
Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Warriors (+7)
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Back – Questionable
- Tyrese Haliburton – Injury Management – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Illness – Questionable
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
