Indiana Pacers (31-23) vs LA Clippers (31-24)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 5:00 pm (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -3.5 -- Over/Under: 230.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN IN
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Indiana Pacers collide at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday night. Here’s a LA Clippers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a LA Clippers vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers were riding a three-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Bucks in a 116-110 road defeat on Thursday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 25 points, James Harden added 24 points with eight assists while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 20 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks. As a team, the Clippers shot 46 percent from the field and 12 of 30 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 39 points in the third quarter to take a 13-point lead early in the fourth quarter, only to allow the Bucks to close the final 10:39 on a 36-17 run to steal the game in the end.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in great shape as they've won seven of their last 10 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after routing the Grizzlies in a 127-113 home win on Thursday. Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 22 points and nine assists on nine of 17 shooting, Myles Turner added 17 points with 10 rebounds and seven blocks while Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin scored 16 points each. As a team, the Pacers shot 50 percent from the field and 17 of 45 from the 3-point line as they exploded for a season-high 50 points in the second quarter to shoot out to a 26-point lead which was more than enough to hold off a late charge from the Grizzlies.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have lost six of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have lost 11 of their last 14 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Clippers and Pacers have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Clippers' last eight games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
LA Clippers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Clippers are still keeping eyes on Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell who are both questionable, while the Pacers are still playing without James Johnson. This is definitely a game where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Clippers. With that being said, the Pacers come into this meeting as the team in better form, they are healthy and they could be up against a depleted Clippers team, so I will take the Pacers at the short line at home.
Peter’s Pick Indiana -3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
