Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Read our Warriors vs Pacers prediction for this NBA regular season game in Indianapolis. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Warriors are sitting at 19-18.
  • Golden State has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (21st).
  • The Warriors are coming off a 107-104 win vs. the Pacers.
  • The Pacers sit at 20-18.
  • The Pacers are averaging 115.6 points per game so far.
  • The Pacers are coming off a 129-113 win vs. the Warriors.

Warriors vs Pacers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Pacers will host the Warriors in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is currently favored by 7.5 points and has won four straight games. The over/under line for this game is 224 points.

Golden State is 9th in the Western Conference with a 19-18 record, while Indiana is 7th in the East at 20-18. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Warriors vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Friday, January 10th
  • Betting Odds IND -7.5, GS +239 | IND -292 O/U 224

Warriors Preview: Can the Warriors Grab a Win in Indianapolis?

The Warriors moved to 19-18 on the season with a 107-104 win over the Pistons on Thursday. Golden State, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 211 points fell short of the 221.5-point O/U line.

Golden State went on an 11-0 run to take control, flipping the score from 45-35 to 46-45. They outscored Detroit 32-24 in the 2nd quarter and led 82-74 going into the 4th. Despite being outscored 30-25 in the final period, the Warriors held on for the win.

Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 19 points and 5 made threes in their win over the Pistons, shooting 45.5% from deep. Stephen Curry added 17 points despite hitting just 2 threes at 14.3% efficiency. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 14 points, shooting 77.8% from the field.

As a team, the Warriors connected on 15 threes, shooting 32.6% from beyond the arc. They finished with a 46.1% overall field goal percentage. Curry scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Hield added 8 in the 3rd.

The Warriors held the Pistons to 104 points on Thursday, giving up 23 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 2nd. Detroit scored 27 in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th, but Golden State's defense did enough to secure the win.

Defensively, the Warriors allowed the Pistons to shoot 45% from the field and 35% from three, with Detroit hitting 14 threes. The Pistons went to the line 16 times, making 12 free throws. Golden State gave up 7 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Pacers Preview: Are Indiana Ready for a Home Win?

The Warriors improved to 19-18 on the season with a 107-104 win over the Pistons on Thursday. Golden State, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 211, falling short of the 221.5 O/U line.

An 11-0 run helped the Warriors take control, going from 45-35 down to 46-45. They extended their lead by outscoring the Pistons 32-24 in the 2nd quarter. Detroit made a push in the 4th, outscoring Golden State 30-25, but the Warriors held on for the win.

In their win over the Bulls, the Pacers shot 52% from the field, with Pascal Siakam leading the way, scoring 26 points on 64.7% shooting. Siakam also hit 3 threes at 42.9%, while Thomas Bryant added 22 points, making 2 threes at 50%.

Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 13 assists, hitting 2 threes at 66.7%. The Pacers made 10 threes as a team, shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc. Haliburton scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, and Andrew Nembhard added 9 of his 14 points in the 4th.

Defensively, the Pacers were strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 18 points, and they gave up 26 in the 2nd. However, they struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing 32 and 37 points, respectively, but still managed to secure the win.

Indiana held the Bulls to 12 made threes on 34% shooting from deep. Chicago went to the line 19 times, making 13 free throws. The Pacers gave up 9 offensive rebounds while collecting 11 steals and 1 block.

Warriors vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Golden State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 99 points per game while allowing 108. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Warriors have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Golden State posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
  • Through their last three games as the favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Warriors vs Pacers Prediction

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