Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Indiana Pacers (39-31) will be facing off against the Golden State Warriors (36-32) in a matchup between two teams vying for playoff positioning in their respective conferences. Both teams are coming off wins and will be looking to secure another victory. This is the second and final meeting between the teams, with the Warriors previously defeating the Pacers by 22 points earlier in the season. The game is set to tip off at 10:00 EST at the Chase Center in San Francisco, with Golden State opening as the -4 betting favorite.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pacers +145 | Warriors -175

Spread: Pacers +4 (-110) | Warriors -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 236.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Golden State will win straight-up is 64%.

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are currently in 6th place in the Eastern Conference standings, but face tough competition from teams like the 76ers and the Heat who are close behind. They are led by top scorer Pascal Siakam, who has recently surpassed Tyrese Haliburton in scoring. Haliburton leads the NBA in assists, but is currently in a shooting slump. Myles Turner and newcomers Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard round out the starting lineup. Indiana ranks 2nd in offensive efficiency but struggles defensively, ranked 25th. They play at the 2nd fastest pace in the league. Despite their offensive prowess, they allow a high percentage of field goals and three-pointers. The Pacers have a power ranking of 13 and are 39-32 for the season. They excel in field goal percentage and offensive assists, but struggle with defensive rebounds and turnovers. Obi Toppin is questionable for the upcoming games, while Bennedict Mathurin is out with an injury.