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The Golden State Warriors (13-11) host the Indiana Pacers (12-11) on December 5, 2022 at Chase Center. The Warriors are big favorites, by 11.5 points, in a contest featuring a pair of the NBA’s best marksmen, the Warriors’ Stephen Curry and the Pacers’ Buddy Hield. Curry drains 5.2 treys per contest (first), and Hield makes 3.4 (fifth). The point total for this contest is 237.5.
How to bet Warriors vs. Pacers
Golden State Warriors vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 11.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Warriors as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Warriors have -637 odds to pick up the win, while the Pacers are listed at +462 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 237.5 points.
Warriors vs. Pacers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, December 5, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Arena: Chase Center
Warriors vs. Pacers Betting Trends
The Warriors have played 24 games, with 11 wins against the spread. Golden State has been victorious in 13, or 68.4%, of the 19 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. Warriors games this year have eclipsed the over/under 13 times in 23 opportunities (56.5%).
The Pacers have 13 wins against the spread in 23 games this year. Indiana is 8-9 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 47.1% of those games). The Pacers have eclipsed the over/under 47.8% of the time this season (11 of 23 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Warriors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 22 | 30.8 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 5.2 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 22 | 19.1 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Klay Thompson | 19 | 17.5 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.7 |
| Jordan Poole | 24 | 16.7 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Draymond Green | 22 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Pacers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 22 | 19.1 | 4.7 | 10.9 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 23 | 18.5 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Myles Turner | 18 | 17.6 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Buddy Hield | 23 | 16.9 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 3.4 |
| Jalen Smith | 23 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1 | 1.2 |
Warriors: Andrew Wiggins: Out (Adductor), Jordan Poole: Questionable (Ankle), Andre Iguodala: Out (Hip)
Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton: Out (Groin), T.J. McConnell: Questionable (Illness), James Johnson: Questionable (Elbow), Daniel Theis: Out (Knee), Chris Duarte: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
Golden State has been lifted by its offense, as it ranks third-best in the NBA by posting 117.7 points per game. It ranks 25th in the league in points allowed (116.3 per contest). The Warriors are averaging 121.3 points per game at home. On the road, they are averaging 114.1 points per contest. The Warriors’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, putting up 118.2 points per contest compared to the 117.7 they’ve averaged this season.
Golden State is dominating when it comes to three-point shooting, as it ranks second-best in the league in three-pointers (16.7 per game) and fifth-best in shooting percentage from beyond the arc (38.2%). The Warriors are attempting 45.5 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 51.1% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 61.4% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 43.6 treys per contest, which are 48.9% of their shots (and 38.6% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Indiana Pacers
Offensively Indiana is the ninth-ranked squad in the league (115.1 points per game). Defensively it is fifth-worst (116.4 points conceded per game). The Pacers score 118 points per game at home, and 112.4 on the road. In their past 10 games, the Pacers are posting 111.4 points per contest, 3.7 fewer points than their season average (115.1).
Beyond the arc, Indiana is fourth-best in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (14.3). It is 13th in 3-point percentage at 35.6%. The Pacers attempt 44.1% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 35% of their made shots are from there. Inside the 3-point line, they attempt 55.9% of their shots, with 65% of their makes coming from there.
Our pick to win this matchup is the Warriors, and we predict that Pacers will cover the spread (Warriors -11.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 237.5 points.
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