Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Spurs versus the Pacers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSIN. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 238 points, and the Pacers are favored to win at home vs. the Spurs. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – San Antonio Spurs odds
Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Pacers and Spurs have gone in favor of the Pacers, putting together a record of 6-4. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Spurs and Pacers, the teams have averaged 235 points per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Pacers as the home team, the OU record is 1-2.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Although Indiana has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Spurs have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Indiana has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
The Spurs, with an overall record of 3-3, head into today’s action having gone 2-1 over their previous three games. Away from home, the Spurs hold a 2-1 record this season, while maintaining a 1-2 record in their home games.
For the season thus far, San Antonio holds an overall ATS record of 3-3. On the road, the Spurs maintain a 2-1 ATS record, while at home they have a 1-2 record vs. the spread.
The Spurs have surpassed the over/under lines in more than half of their games, resulting in a 5-1-0 over/under record. The average points per game in their played games is 245.0, while the average over/under line stands at 226.8.
This year’s San Antonio offense has averaged 115.2 points per game, ranking 11th in the NBA. They have also averaged 104.8 possessions per game, ranking 1st in the league. The Spurs have attempted 18.7 free throws per game, ranking 29th in the NBA.
San Antonio’s comes into the game with a defense that ranks 27th in the league, allowing an average of 121.5 points per game. They also rank 22nd in steals per game with an average of 8.7, and 26th in opponent’s three-point shooting percentage at 38.5%.
Heading into their matchup with the Spurs, the Pacers have an opportunity to move above .500, as they are currently 3-3. The team is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 2nd in the Central division.
Against the spread, Indiana is .500 so far this season with a mark of 3-3 ATS. During this season, Indiana has a 2-2 record against the spread as favorites and 1-1 as underdogs.
In their last three games, the Pacers and their opponents have surpassed the over/under line, and the overall record is 5-1-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 231.6, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 12.2.
Indiana’s offense is ranked 22nd in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48%. They are also ranked 5th in the league for averaging 120.3 points per game and 14th for attempting 17.7 free throws per game.
On defense, the Pacers rank 21st in the NBA with a defensive field goal percentage allowed of 55.2. They also rank 29th in the league, allowing an average of 123.5 points per game, and rank 2nd in the NBA with 5.5 blocked shots per game.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Pacers winning the game with a predicted score of 111-103.
Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -7.5
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Devin Vassell – Groin – Out