Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:30 pm EST |
| Indiana Pacers Line | +4 |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | -4 |
| Total | 227.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two of the top-6 teams of each conference are clashing in this high-caliber duel, when the Los Angeles Clippers are hosting the Indiana Pacers. The Clippers are coming off an embarrassing 25-point home defeat by the Lakers, that was their second straight. The Pacers are also coming off a road loss that snapped their previous four-game winning streak, and both teams are looking to bounce back in this matchup.
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: Kris Dunn, Jordan Miller, Cam Christie, PJ Tucker are out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Isiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out.
Los Angeles Clippers Form and Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers have a 28-22 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the Western Conference. The Clippers are 29-20-1 against the spread and 20-30 in over/under, while having a 17-9 home record. The Clippers are 2-3 in their last 5 games and 1-4 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Clippers are coming off a 97-122 home defeat by the Los Angeles Lakers. Norman Powell leads the Clippers in scoring with 24 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while James Harden adds 21.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and a team-high 8.4 assists per game.
Indiana Pacers Form and Trends
The Pacers have a 28-21 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the East. Indiana is 24-24-1 against the spread and 26-21-2 in over/under, while having a 13-13 road record. The Pacers are 4-1 in their last 5 games, and 0-3 against the spread in their last 3. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Pacers are coming off an 89-112 road defeat by the Portland Trail Blazers. Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring with 20.4 points, adding 7.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Tyrese Halliburton adds 17.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and a team-high 8.5 assists per game.
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Clippers are scoring 110 points per game, which is 23rd in the league. They shoot 47% from the field (13th) and 35.8% from beyond the arc (16th). Defensively, they are third-best in the NBA, allowing 107.5 points per game.
Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 115.6 points per game, which is 1th in the league. They shoot 49.1% from the field, which is the 4th-best in the NBA, and 36.9% from beyond the arc (9th). Defensively, the Pacers allow 115 points per game, which is 21st in the league.
The Clippers are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Pacers, and are 7-3 against the spread. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
In this Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, the Clippers are coming as -4 home favorites. The Clippers are rightfully favored, as they are the 5th-best home team in the NBA this season. The Clippers are also playing their second straight game at home, while the Pacers their third straight on the road. the Clippers have been dominating the Pacers in LA, having lost only once in their last 5 home meetings, and they will take care of business tonight, as they are in a far more favorable spot. Take the Los Angeles Clippers and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -4
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