Los Angeles Clippers vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 10:30 ET, the Pacers (+207) will travel to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Clippers (-257) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers (-6.5) are favored and are currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 44-26.
Meanwhile, the Pacers (+6.5) are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 40-32. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 233.5 points.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Clippers and Pacers have gone in favor of the Clippers, putting together a record of 7-3. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Pacers and Clippers, the teams have averaged 250 points per game with an over/under record of 2-1. The last three times they have faced off with the Clippers as the home team, the OU record is 3-0.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 130 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 115 points per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana’s games have averaged 244.1 points per game this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 233.5. The Pacers have a combined O/U record of 36-36 this season.
Indiana’s last game against the Lakers had a combined score of 295 points, easily going over the O/U line of 239.5. The Pacers lost the game by a score of 150-145, and they were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game.
This season, Indiana has gone 22-13 ATS as the underdog, and they are 20-17 straight-up as the underdog. As the road underdog, they have an ATS record of 20-15 and are 38-32 overall.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Pacers are currently in 6th place with a record of 40-32. Within the Central Division, they are in 3rd place. Today, they are 6.5-point underdogs against the Clippers.
Indiana’s offense has been the most prolific in the NBA this season, averaging 123.1 points per game. They have scored at least the NBA average in 72.2% of their games. The Pacers have been even better on the road, averaging 121.1 points per game.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, Indiana is the top-ranked team in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also 5th in true shooting percentage. The Pacers have been especially effective inside the arc, making 58% of their two-point attempts.
So far, Indiana has been the top team in terms of assists, averaging 30.7 per game. Their offensive pace is 2nd in the league at 101.6 possessions per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Pacers’ defense is giving up an average of 121.0 points per contest. So far this season, the Pacers’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 1st in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.1 times per game vs. Indiana.
In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line has been 228.8, which is lower than today’s line of 233.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 32-37-1, and the over has hit in their last three games.
Los Angeles has gone 4-10 ATS as the underdog this season and has failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 6.5 points and have a 30-26 ATS record as the favorite.
After losing to the 76ers (121-107), the Clippers are now 44-26 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 4th place and leading the Pacific Division. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 27-18 and 17-8 in non-conference games.
This season, the Clippers have an average scoring differential of +3.9 points per game at home. Their ATS record at home is 16-18, and they have an O/U record of 18-18 at home.
On the road, the Clippers have an ATS record of 22-14 and have covered the spread in their last two road games. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-14 on the road.
Heading into this game, the Clippers are 12th in the league in scoring at 116.5 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 117.1 points compared to 115.8 at home (15th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 3rd in the league at 38%. Overall, they are 6th in field goal percentage at 49%. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.5 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.9% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 20th at 25.7 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Clippers’ defense is giving up an average of 112.7 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 12.3 turnovers per game, ranking 10th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 12th in rejections, averaging 5.2 blocked shots each game.
With the Clippers being favored by 6.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 115-114 in favor of the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pacers (+6.5)
- Our NBA model projects 229 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- P.J. Tucker – Calf – Out
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
