Indiana Pacers (13-15) vs. Sacramento Kings (13-15)
December 22, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sacramento Kings -2.5; Over/Under: +237
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The Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings meet Sunday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Suns and Pelicans, and they play the Warriors, Thunder and Celtics next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.6 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18 points and 3.4 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Nuggets and Lakers, and they play the Pistons, Mavericks and 76ers next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 115.5 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.2 points and 5 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22 points and 3.9 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Kings have lost seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have won four of their last five games.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of the Kings’ last 15 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Pacers’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
This line makes no sense to me with the Sacramento Kings continuing to underachieve, riding three straight losses and being on the end of a back to back. The Kings are 10-18-1 ATS on the season. It’s getting so shaky for the Kings that reports are starting to leak about Fox possibly being moved. The Indiana Pacers have had issues of their own, but they’re rested and have quietly won 4 of their last 5 games. When the Pacers have their offense going, they can compete with any team in the league. The Pacers are slowly showing signs of getting it together. The Pacers could win this game outright. Give me the bucket.
