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The Los Angeles Clippers (15-10) aim to build on a seven-game winning run when they visit the Indiana Pacers (13-11) on December 18, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Clippers play the Pacers. The Clippers are favored by 4 points against the Pacers. The point total for the game is 247.
Clippers vs. Pacers Odds
Point Spread for Clippers vs. Pacers
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with sportsbooks listing the Clippers as the favorite.
Los Angeles vs. Indiana Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Los Angeles has -170 odds to win the game, while Indiana is listed at +142 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 247 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: BSIN
Clippers vs. Pacers Betting Trends
The Clippers are 12-13-0 against the spread this season. Los Angeles has won 15, or 75%, of the 20 games it has played as the favorite this season. Games involving the Clippers have hit the over nine times out of 24 chances this season.
The Pacers have covered the spread 13 times over 24 games with a set spread. Indiana has been an underdog in 12 games this season and has come away with the win seven times (58.3%) in those contests. Games involving the Pacers have hit the over 18 times this year.
Clippers vs. Pacers Key Players to Watch
Clippers
Kawhi Leonard puts up 24.0 points, 5.9 boards and 3.6 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals (fifth in league) and 0.7 blocks. Paul George is averaging 22.7 points, 4.2 assists and 5.8 boards per contest. James Harden’s numbers for the season are 16.3 points, 4.7 boards and 7.5 assists per contest, shooting 46.1% from the field and 41.2% from downtown, with 2.4 made 3-pointers per contest. Russell Westbrook averages 11.2 points, 6.3 boards and 4.7 assists per game, shooting 45.0% from the floor.
Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton averages 25.6 points, 3.7 boards and 11.7 assists, making 50.9% of his shots from the field and 43.9% from beyond the arc, with 3.6 triples per contest (third in league). Myles Turner chips in with 16.5 points per game, plus 7.5 boards and 1.2 assists. Bruce Brown’s numbers for the season are 12.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, making 47.7% of his shots from the field and 32.1% from 3-point range, with 1.2 treys per game. Bennedict Mathurin averages 13.5 points, 3.6 boards and 2.2 assists, making 44.7% of his shots from the floor and 35.3% from 3-point range, with 1.1 treys per contest.
What you need to know about the Clippers
The Clippers are posting 115.6 points per game this season (13th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really thrived on defense, allowing only 110.0 points per game (fifth-best). The Clippers are grabbing 44.0 boards per game (15th-ranked in league). They are allowing 43.4 rebounds per contest (12th-ranked). The Clippers are averaging 25.4 dimes per game, which ranks them 20th in the NBA in 2023-24.
Los Angeles is posting 116.3 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, it is averaging 114.7 points per contest. Los Angeles is draining 12.2 three-pointers per game (18th-ranked in NBA) this season, while owning a 37.7% three-point percentage (eighth-ranked). Los Angeles is 11th in the NBA with 12.2 treys allowed per game so far this season. Meanwhile, it ranks sixth with a 34.6% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
The Clippers are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their last 10 games. In its past 10 games, Los Angeles has hit the over five times. The Clippers’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, putting up 120.6 points per contest compared to the 115.6 they’ve averaged this season. Los Angeles’ defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 112.8 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 110.0 points per game its opponents average on the season.
What you need to know about the Pacers
The Pacers are the best squad in the NBA in points scored (127.4 per game) but second-worst in points allowed (126.0). On the boards, Indiana is second-worst in the league in rebounds (40.4 per game). It is 10th in rebounds conceded (43.0 per game). With 30.3 assists per game, the Pacers are best in the NBA.
At home the Pacers are putting up 126.7 points per game, 1.4 fewer points than they are averaging on the road (128.1). Beyond the arc, the Pacers are sixth in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (14.2). They are eighth in 3-point percentage at 37.7%. In 2023-24 Indiana is best in the NBA in 3-pointers conceded (10.5 per game) but worst in defensive 3-point percentage (39.6%).
The Pacers are 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their last 10 contests. In its past 10 games, Indiana has hit the over five times. While Indiana is averaging 127.4 points per game in 2023-24, it has fallen short of that over its past 10 games, amassing 126.1 points per contest. The Pacers are giving up 125.6 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (126.0).
Clippers vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this game is Clippers, and we predict that Pacers will cover the spread (Clippers -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 247 points.
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