Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (23-17) will host the Indiana Pacers (23-17) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 246.
This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and can be seen on NBCS. The Pacers (+246) are currently on a two-game losing streak and are 7th in the Eastern Conference. The Kings (-312) have lost three straight and are 6th in the Western Conference.
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Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Kings have hosted the Pacers, they have gone 2-1. The last last three times that the Pacers have faced off against the Kings as the underdog, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 116 points per game.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Indiana has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- The Kings have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Jazz by a score of 132-105. The O/U line for that game was 245.5 points, and Indiana was 7.5-point underdogs going into the game.
This season, the Pacers have a record of 23-17, which is currently 7th in the Eastern Conference. Against the spread, they are 23-17 overall and 11-8 on the road.
Indiana is looking to snap a two-game losing streak and improve their road record to 11-9. As underdogs, their ATS record is 13-9, and they are 12-10 as underdogs straight-up.
On average, Pacers games have scored 249 points this season, and today’s O/U line is set at 246. Indiana’s games have averaged an over/under line of 244.3 points.
The Pacers are 3rd in the Central Division with a record of 9-2 against division opponents. In the Eastern Conference, they are 20-11 compared to 3-6 against the West.
This season, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 125.6 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 75% of their games. In terms of pace, Indiana ranks second in the league at 102.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Pacers are the best in the NBA at 50%. They are also the top team in two-point field goal percentage at 59%. However, they are just 8th in three-point shooting at 38%.
When it comes to free throws, the Pacers are 18th in the league in both attempts and makes. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 22nd in the NBA. However, they are the top team in the NBA in assists, averaging 31 per game.
Looking at the Pacers defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 123.4 points per game (29th). The Pacers defense is coming off a game in which they held the Jazz offense to just 40% shooting. Overall, they gave up 132 points to Utah.
Sacramento is looking to snap a three-game losing streak today against the Pacers. Despite being favored in all three games, the Kings have lost to the spread in each of those games. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points.
In their last game, the Kings lost to the Suns by a score of 119-117. The O/U line for that game was 244, and Sacramento covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Kings have an O/U record of 19-20-1, and their games have averaged a combined 236 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 246.
In the Western Conference standings, the Kings are currently in 6th place with a record of 23-17. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 15-13 compared to 8-4 against non-conference opponents.
Sacramento’s ATS record for the season is 22-18, and they have covered the spread in two straight games. At home, they are 9-11 ATS, while going 13-7 straight-up.
Offensively, the Kings are one of the top-scoring teams in the league, averaging 118.2 points per game (8th). At home, they are even better, averaging 121.3 points per game (7th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are one of the top teams in the NBA. They are 3rd in both three-pointers made per game (15.1) and three-point attempts per game (40.6). Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc (12th).
So far this season, Sacramento has outscored the NBA scoring average in 65% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 8th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game.
Looking at the Kings defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 117.8 points per game (21st). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Kings defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.5% while allowing 38.7% from downtown.
With a 7.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kings to secure a 115-111 victory.
Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pacers (+7.5)
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Pascal Siakam – Trade Pending – Doubtful
- Obi Toppin – Calf – Questionable
- Tyrese Haliburton – Hamstring – Questionable
- Aaron Nesmith – Shin – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Ankle – Questionable
