Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Pacers (+161) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors (-196) in a non-conference matchup. Golden State (-4.5) is 10th in the Western Conference, while Indiana is 6th in the East. The over/under line for this game is 237.5 points.
This game will be played at Chase Center and can be seen on NBCS.
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Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Pacers have won each of the last three games on the road vs. the Warriors. Not only have the Pacers gone 2-1 against the spread in their last three games vs. the Warriors, they are also 3-0 ATS the last three times they have faced the Warriors on the road.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Golden State has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 118 points per game.
- Indiana has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
- The last ten games that Golden State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 6-4 straight up.
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana’s average over/under line for the season is 242.2, which is higher than today’s line of 237.5. The team’s games have averaged a combined 243.5 points per game this season.
The Pacers have gone 35-35 on the over/under this season, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s line of 237.5 is lower than their most recent game against the Pistons, which finished with a combined 225 points.
Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 37-31, including a 19-14 record on the road. As underdogs, they have covered the spread in their last three games and have an overall ATS record of 21-12 as underdogs this season.
In their most recent game against the Pistons, the Pacers were favored by 11 points and won by a score of 122-103. This improved their overall record to 39-31, which is good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference.
In non-conference games, the Pacers are 11-14 compared to 28-17 against the East. On the road, Indiana is 18-16 straight up and 19-14 ATS. The team has won four straight games on the road.
So far this season, the Pacers have been the best offensive team in the NBA, averaging 122.8 points per game. They are also the top-ranked team in terms of field goal percentage at 50%. However, they are just 12th in three-point shooting at 37%.
When it comes to pace, Indiana is 2nd in the league at 101.5 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they lead the NBA with an average of 30.6 per game.
On the road, the Pacers are averaging 120.4 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.4% of their games.
Coming into today’s game, the Pacers’ defense is giving up an average of 120.7 points per contest. Indiana’s defense is currently forcing 12.5 turnovers per game, which is 14th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 7th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.8 rejections per game.
Golden State’s last game against the Grizzlies went well for the Warriors, as they won by a score of 137-116. The over/under line for that game was 219.5, and the teams combined for 253 points. The Warriors were favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread.
For the season, the Warriors have an O/U record of 34-33-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 237.5, and their games have averaged 235.4 points per game.
Out of their 68 games this season, the Warriors have been favored in 44 of them. As the favorite, they have a record of 29-15 and are 22-22 against the spread. When favored, they have an average scoring margin of +5.1 points per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Warriors are 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 36-32. Against the Western Conference, they are 19-23 and 6-9 against Pacific Division opponents.
The Warriors are 37-30 against the spread this season, going 22-10 on the road and 15-20 at home. This year, their ATS record as the favorite is 22-22 and 15-8 as the underdog.
At home, the Warriors are averaging 118.1 points per game this season, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 7th in the league with an average of 118.6 points per game.
Golden State is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, averaging 14.9 made threes per game (2nd). They are also 3rd in three-point attempts at 39.3 per game.
When it comes to pace, the Warriors are 8th in the NBA at 99.9 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th in the league at 47%.
On defense, the Warriors come into the game ranked 20th in the league in points allowed at 116.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 118.7 points per contest (29th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.8% from downtown.
Despite being 4.5 point underdogs, we predict the Pacers to come out on top with a final score of 115-110.
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- We like the Pacers on the moneyline (+161)
- The Pacers are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Back – Probable
- Moses Moody – Left Knee – Questionable
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Obi Toppin – Ankle – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
