Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +7.5 |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -7.5 |
| Total | 224 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams on opposite trajectories lately are clashing in this matchup, when the Indiana Pacers are hosting the Golden State Warriors. The Pacers have been red-hot lately with four consecutive wins, and are playing their second straight game at home, where they have been much better than on the road. On the other hand, the Warriors are on the second leg of a road back-to-back, and have been struggling for the past couple of weeks. Golden State is coming off two straight losses, and they have fallen down to the 10th place of the West.
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Myles Turner is questionable, Aaron Nesmith, Isiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Moses Moody, Dennis Schroder, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry are questionable, Andrew Wiggins ,Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II are out
Indiana Pacers Form and Trends
The Pacers have a 20-18 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the East. Indiana is 18-19-1 against the spread and 21-14-2 in over/under, while having a 10-6 home record. Pacers are 5-1 in their last 6 games and are 10-3 against the spread in their last 13. Over is 5-2-1 in their last 8 games.
The Pacers are coming off a 129-113 win over Chicago, as they shot with 52% from the field. Pascal Siakam led Indiana’s offense with 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Thomas Bryant added 22 points and 8 boards.
Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring with 19.8 points, adding 7.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Tyrese Halliburton adds 18.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and a team-high 8.9 assists.
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 18-18 record this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the West. They are 17-18-1 against the spread and 16-20 in over/under, while having an 8-8 road record. The Warriors are 3-6 in their last 9 games, and they are 2-7 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 98-114 loss by Miami, as they struggled once again with their shot, connecting to just 41% from the field and 28% from downtown. Steph Curry led Golden State’s offense with 31 points with 8 triples and 7 rebounds, but managed to dish zero assists.
Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 22.8 points, adding 4.9 rebounds and a team-high 6.1 assists per game. Jonathan Kuminga adds 16.8 points and 5 rebounds per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 115.6 points per game, which is 10th in the league. They shoot 48.9% from the field, which is the fourth-best in the NBA, and 37.4% from beyond the arc (8th). Defensively, the Pacers allow 116 points per game, which is 22nd in the league.
Offensively, the Warriors average 111.8 points per game, which is 14th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.9% from the field (23rd), and with 36.6% from beyond the arc (10th). Defensively, they are allowing 111.1 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Pacers won 111-105 on the road. The Pacers are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Warriors, and are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.
Prediction
In this Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, the Pacers are coming as -7.5 home favorites. The Pacers are rightfully favored, as they have been in far better form lately, are playing at home, and are facing a Warriors team that are on their second leg of a road back-to-back. The Pacers have already won the Warriors on the road earlier this season, and have been dominating them in their recent meetings. This is a perfect spot for an easy win for the hosts, so take the Indiana Pacers and lay the points at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Indiana Pacers -7.5
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