Indiana Pacers (24-19) vs San Antonio Spurs (19-22)
Game Info: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Accor Arena)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -2.5 -- Over/Under: 230 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA TV
The San Antonio Spurs pay a visit to the Indiana Pacers at the Accor Arena on Thursday afternoon. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have been in a rut as they've lost six of their last seven games overall. The Spurs will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting scorched by the Heat in a 128-107 road defeat on Sunday. Devin Vassell led the team with 23 points, Victor Wembenyama added 21 points with 10 rebounds and three assists, while Stephon Castle chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Spurs shot 45 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line. The Spurs got off to a terrible start and scored just 11 points in the second quarter to waste an early 13-point lead before they got smashed by 46-27 in the third quarter to trail by as many as 27 points.
Indiana Pacers
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in red-hot form as they've won nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after routing the 76ers in a 115-102 win on Saturday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, Myles Turner added 18 points with 11 rebounds while Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard scored 12 points apiece. As a team, the Pacers shot 53 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line. The Pacers struggled to contain the 76ers early on and trailed for most of the first half before they restricted the 76ers to just 43 points in the second half to earn the solid win at home. The Pacers will meet the Spurs, Pistons, and Hawks after this game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Spurs have lost 14 of their last 15 games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have won each of their last six night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Pacers.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in three of their last four games as underdogs against the Pacers.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Pacers' last 11 games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs' last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Spurs could be shorthanded once again with Jeremy Sochan listed as questionable with back soreness, while the Pacers are still playing without Isaiah Jackson. The Spurs have shown glimpses of their potential this season, but they've gone cold recently, especially compared to the Pacers, who are playing their best basketball of the season right now. The Spurs are capable of pulling off the upset on the road, but with the line so short, I have to go with the red-hot Pacers to maintain their momentum with another win and cover at home.
Peter’s Pick Indiana -2.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
