Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Keep reading to see our Pacers vs Kings NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Pacers come in at 13-15.
  • The Pacers are averaging 114.6 points per game so far.
  • The Pacers are coming off a 120-111 win vs. the Kings.
  • The Kings come in at 13-16.
  • Defensively, Sacramento are giving up 113.3 points per game.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.

Pacers vs Kings Prediction

The Pacers are currently on a three-game winning streak and sit at 13-15 on the season. They are 8th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Central Division. Indiana is a 2-point underdog in this non-conference matchup.

Sacramento is 13-16 and has lost three straight games. They are 12th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division. The Kings are favored by 2 points in this game, which tips off at 6:00 ET at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Pacers vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Indiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings
  • Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 22nd
  • Betting Odds SAC -2, IND +112 | SAC -132 O/U 236

Pacers Preview: Can the Pacers Lock in a Road Win?

Indiana improved to 13-15 on the season with a 120-111 road win over the Suns on Thursday. The Pacers, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 231, falling just short of the 235.5 O/U line.

A key moment in the game was Indiana's 14-0 run, which stretched the score from 17-13 to 31-13. The Pacers dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-24, and entered the 4th with a 97-83 lead. Although the Suns made a push in the final quarter, Indiana held on for the win.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 18 rebounds in their win over the Suns, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard each added 19 points, with Nembhard shooting 100% from deep, making 2 threes.

As a team, the Pacers connected on 16 threes at 39%, despite shooting just 43.8% overall. Siakam scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell each added 6 points in the 4th.

Despite giving up 111 points, the Pacers' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Indiana allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Phoenix to 24 points. The Suns added 28 points in the 4th quarter.

Indiana limited Phoenix's three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes at a 30% clip. The Pacers also gave up 28 free throw attempts, with the Suns converting 22. On the boards, Indiana grabbed 38 defensive rebounds and allowed 7 offensive boards. The Pacers also recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Kings Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Sacramento?

The Pacers improved to 13-15 on the season with a 120-111 road win over the Suns on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 231 points fell short of the 235.5 O/U line.

Indiana went on a decisive 14-0 run, stretching the score from 17-13 to 31-13. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-24, and held a 97-83 lead going into the 4th. Despite being outscored 28-23 in the final quarter, the Pacers held on for the win.

In their 99-point effort against the Lakers, the Kings struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 27% clip. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field.

De'Aaron Fox led the way with 31 points, shooting 70.6% and hitting 3 threes at 60%. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points and 19 rebounds, scoring 7 points in the 4th quarter.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Kings couldn't secure the win against the Lakers, giving up 103 points. Sacramento tightened up after a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 31 points, holding Los Angeles to 25 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and just 22 in the 4th.

The Kings excelled at defending the three-point line, limiting the Lakers to just 9 made threes on 25% shooting. Sacramento also sent Los Angeles to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14. The Kings finished with 10 steals and 1 block.

Pacers vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Indiana has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
  • Across the Kings last three home games, the team averaged 120 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kings have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.

Pacers vs Kings Prediction

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