Indiana Pacers (43-31) vs Sacramento Kings (36-38)
Game Info: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -5.5 -- Over/Under: 235 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN IN
The Sacramento Kings pay a visit to the Indiana Pacers at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday night. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings have been in a major slump as they've lost nine of their last 12 games overall, and they will be hoping for a better result after getting smashed by the Magic in a 121-91 road defeat on Saturday. DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring with 21 points on seven of 11 shooting, Domantas Sabonis tallied 14 points with 13 rebounds and four assists while Zach LaVine chipped in with 10 points, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Kings shot just 42 percent from the field and seven of 28 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start and allowed 38 points in the first quarter to fall behind by 15 points going into halftime. Before they got smashed by 37-20 in the third quarter to trail by as many as 35 points at one stage.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in great shape as they've won eight of their last 11 games overall. They will be eager to bounce back in this one after getting scorched by the Thunder in a 132-111 road loss on Saturday. Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 18 points, Andrew Nembhard added 16 points with five rebounds and seven assists, while Obi Toppin chipped in with 12 points and five assists. As a team, the Pacers shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 42 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start and trailed by 12 points at halftime. Before they leaked 41 points in the third quarter to fall behind by as many as 25 points.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost each of their last five road games.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Kings' last four games.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Pacers.
- The Pacers have lost eight of their last 12 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 29th in the league for rebounds per game this season (41.4).
- The Pacers rank 29th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.0).
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for free throw percentage this season (80.6%).
Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Kings are still missing Jake LaRavia and Devin Carter, while the Pacers have ruled out Bennedict Mathurin once again. These two teams have already met once this season, with the Pacers cruising to a 122-95 win over the Kings back on Dec. 22. The Kings have the firepower to pull off the upset in this spot, but the Pacers are clear favorites, as they were on a great run before they dropped a tough game against the surging Thunder in their last outing. The line is short enough, so I will stick with the more reliable Pacers to take care of business at home.
Peter’s Pick Indiana -5.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
