Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Pacers and Spurs, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Pacers head into the game at 24-20.
  • The Pacers are averaging 115 points per game so far.
  • The Pacers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Spurs.
  • The Spurs host the Pacers with a record of 20-22.
  • Defensively, San Antonio are giving up 113.0 points per game.
  • The Spurs are coming off a 140-110 win vs. the Pacers.

Pacers vs Spurs Prediction

The Pacers (-128) are currently favored by 2 points over the Spurs (+109) in today's non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 232.5.

This game will be played at Accor Arena in Paris and will tip off at 12:00 ET. ESPN will have the TV coverage.

Pacers vs. Spurs Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Indiana Pacers at San Antonio Spurs
  • Where: Paris at Accor Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Betting Odds IND -2, IND -128 | SA +109 O/U 232.5

Pacers Preview: Do the Pacers Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Pacers dropped to 24-20 on the season after a 140-110 home loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Indiana, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 250.5 exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 20.5 points.

Indiana trailed 30-29 after the 1st quarter and 60-57 at halftime. A 10-0 Spurs run turned the game, and San Antonio dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Pacers 45-23. Heading into the 4th, the Pacers were down 105-80, and the Spurs finished strong, winning the final quarter 35-30.

In their 140-110 loss to the Spurs, the Pacers shot just 45.4% from the field and 30.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes. Bennedict Mathurin led the way with 24 points, shooting 78.6% from the floor and 40% from deep.

Pascal Siakam added 18 points, connecting on both of his three-point attempts and shooting 70% overall. Myles Turner contributed 14 points, despite shooting just 29.4% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range.

The Pacers struggled defensively against the Spurs, giving up 140 points in the loss. Indiana allowed 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, but things got worse in the 3rd, where they gave up 45 points. The 4th quarter saw the Spurs score 35 more points.

Indiana allowed San Antonio to shoot 60% from the field, including 50% from three-point range, where the Spurs hit 18 threes. The Pacers also gave up 15 offensive rebounds, while recording 10 steals and 2 blocks.

Spurs Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for San Antonio?

Indiana dropped to 24-20 on the season after a 140-110 home loss to the Spurs on Thursday. The Pacers, who were favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 250 points exceeded the over/under line of 229.5 by 20.5 points.

After a close 1st quarter (30-29) and a similar 2nd quarter (30-28), the Spurs went on a 10-0 run, bringing the score from 82-71 to 82-81. The Pacers couldn’t recover, as the Spurs outscored them 45-23 in the 3rd quarter and 35-30 in the 4th.

In their win over the Pacers, the Spurs put up 140 points, shooting 60.4% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 50% clip. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Devin Vassell added 25 points, knocking down 5 threes at 83.3%.

Harrison Barnes contributed 20 points, shooting 90% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Wembanyama scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 3rd, while Barnes put up 10 points in the 3rd quarter alone.

Defensively, the Spurs held the Pacers to 110 points on Thursday, allowing 29 in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 4th, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 23. San Antonio limited Indiana to 45% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 13 threes at a 30% clip. The Spurs sent Indiana to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. San Antonio grabbed 42 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 10 blocks.

Pacers vs Spurs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Pacers are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • Across their last three home contests, San Antonio has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 124 points per game.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.

Pacers vs Spurs Prediction

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