The Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Clippers, lost to the Bucks, and they’ll play the Suns next. The Warriors have won 11 of their last 16 regular season games.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 119 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 27 points and 5 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 21.7 points and 4.5 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandin Podziemski is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 85 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Hawks and Mavs, and they play the Bucks next. The Pacers hope to avoid their first 0-6 start since the 1988-89 season.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 112.2 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 123.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 31 points and 7 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam is averaging 26.3 points and 11 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and RayJ Dennis is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Warriors.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last 12 home games following a home loss.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last six games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last seven games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between the Warriors and Pacers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Pascal Siakam is one of only eight qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (24.6) and rebounds (9.8) per game this season.
- Aaron Nesmith leads all Pacers players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (3.0) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry is the only player in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
- Draymond Green has recorded six games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (51.8).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (5.8).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.7).
- The Warriors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (83.3%).
Pacers vs Warriors Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, T.J. McConnell, Kam Jones, Obi Toppin, Bennedict Mathurin, Johnny Furphy, and Andrew Nembhard. Taelon Peter is questionable.
The Warriors are without De’Anthony Melton and Alex Toohey.
Pacers vs Warriors Prediction
Double-digit chalk on the road can be tricky, but the Pacers are in a terrible spot. The Pacers enter team is injured, and now they’re on the end of a back-to-back. A limited roster and tired legs usually doesn’t mix. The Warriors have played a lot of ball already, and they’re an aging roster, but they should be able to take full advantage of the Pacers situation. I want nothing to do with the Pacers in this spot. Give me the Warriors in a comfortable win.