Indiana Pacers (13-15) vs. Golden State Warriors (15-12)
December 23, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Golden State Warriors -5.5; Over/Under: +233
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The Indiana Pacers travel to the Chase Center to take on the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are starting to heat up as they’ve won five of their past six games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after routing the Kings in a 122-95 road win last night. Pascal Siakam led the team with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists, Myles Turner added 15 points with six rebounds and two blocks while Tyrese Haliburton chipped in with 14 points and eight assists.
As a team, the Pacers shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Kings in a tightly contested first half, before they dominated the second half by 70-43 to make it look easy in the end. The Pacers will meet the Thunder following this one.
Golden State Warriors
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been in a slump as they’ve lost nine of their last 12 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a three-game slide with a 113-103 road win on Saturday. Stephen Curry led the team with 31 points and 10 assists, Trayce Jackson-Davis added 15 points with nine rebounds and two blocks while Brandin Podziemski chipped in with 12 points off the bench.
As a team, the Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and 16 of 42 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 21-point lead before they went on a decisive 8-0 run in the fourth quarter to escape with the gritty win. The Warriors will take on the Timberwolves after this game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Pacers have lost 11 of their last 12 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Warriors have won 11 of their last 12 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Pacers’ last seven road games against the Warriors following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Warriors’ last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.4%).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (25.8).
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (276) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (9.5) this season.
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Pacers are still missing a few players with Isaiah Jackson and Aaron Nesmith still out, while the Warriors are keeping eyes on Draymond Green and Moses Moody who are both questionable. The Pacers are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but they are certainly the team in better form in this matchup and I think they can pull off the upset or at least keep it within a couple possessions.
