| MATCHUP | Sacramento Kings | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-18 | 6-18 |
| Where | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Monday, December 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN IN | |
The Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers collide 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 12 of their last 15 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a four-game slide with a 127-111 road defeat to the Heat on Saturday. Zach LaVine led the team with 42 points on 12 of 24 shooting, Keegan Murray added 16 points, Nique Clifford provided the spark off the bench with 15 points on seven of eight shooting while Russell Westbrook tallied 12 points with 10 assists.
As a team, the Kings shot 53 percent from the field and 14 of 33 from the 3-point line as they got off to a flyer and exploded for 72 points in the first half to take a 17-point lead into halftime. They kept their foot on the gas until the lead ballooned to 28 points at one stage.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have shown signs of life recently as they’ve won three of their past five games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Bulls in a 120-105 road win on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 36 points and 10 rebounds on 13 of 24 shooting, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points on nine of 16 shooting while Andrew Nembhard chipped in with 15 points and seven assists.
As a team, the Pacers shot 54 percent from the field and 18 of 39 from the 3-point line as they went on a pivotal 16-4 run in the second quarter to take the lead into halftime. They showed no signs of letting up as they pushed the lead out to 19 points in the fourth quarter.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last six road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pacers have won nine of their last 10 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in four of their last five home games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
- The Kings have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Pacers.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last four night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Kings’ last six games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Bennedict Mathurin ranks T24th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.9%) this season.
- Andrew Nembhard ranks 18th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (85.1%) this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Zach LaVine is one of only 16 players in the league to have made 8+ threes in a game this season.
- Maxime Raynaud ranks 4th amongst qualified rookies for FG% (51.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (32.9%).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (29.7).
- Seven different Kings players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (45.7%).
Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Kings have ruled out Domantas Sabonis, and they have Dennis Schroder and Keegan Murray both listed as questionable, while the Pacers have ruled out Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard, Aaron Nesmith and Kam Jones once again. The Kings were really struggling all season before their upset win over the Heat on Saturday and you could definitely say the same about the Pacers, who were ice-cold before winning three of their past five games.
You still couldn’t trust either team with any confidence, but the Pacers have opened as slight favorites at home. I think it’s justified given their recent form, home court advantage, and the fact that they have an extra day of rest. With the injury cloud hanging over the Kings’ Schroder and Murray, I would rather go with the Pacers at home in a close one.