Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Picks and Predictions December 23rd 2024

Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers December 23rd 2024

At 10:00 ET, the Pacers (+177) will be in San Francisco to take on the Warriors (-210) at the Chase Center. The Pacers are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-15, while the Warriors are 7th in the West at 15-12. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 230.5.

This game will be televised on NBCS.

Pacers vs. Warriors Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors
• Where: San Francisco at Chase Center
• Date: Monday, December 23rd
• Betting Odds GS -5.5, IND +177 | GS -210 O/U 230.5

The Pacers Can Win If…

The Pacers improved to 14-15 on the season with a dominant 122-95 win over the Kings on Sunday. Indiana entered the game as +3 point underdogs but covered the spread with ease. The total score of 217 points fell well short of the 235.5 O/U line.

Indiana took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Sacramento 31-29, and then pulled away in the 3rd, winning the quarter 35-26. They finished strong, holding the Kings to just 17 points in the 4th while scoring 35 of their own.

In their 122-95 win over the Kings, the Pacers shot 58.1% from the field and knocked down 17 threes at a 43.6% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Myles Turner added 15 points on 77.8% shooting.

Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes, and Ben Sheppard also scored 14. Siakam scored 10 of his points in the 3rd quarter, and T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard each added 12 points in the victory.

The Pacers put on a defensive clinic on Sunday, holding the Kings to just 95 points. Indiana gave up 23 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 17 points. Overall, the Pacers held Sacramento to 36% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Kings made 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana sent Sacramento to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13. The Pacers also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks.

• Although Indiana has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
• Over their last three games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 0-3 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.

The Warriors Can Win If…

The Warriors improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-103 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday. Golden State, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 217.5, with a combined score of 216.

A key moment in the game came when the Warriors went on a 16-0 run, turning a 23-15 deficit into a 31-23 lead. After a strong 1st quarter, Golden State allowed Minnesota to close the gap in the 3rd, but they pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Timberwolves 34-28 to seal the win.

Stephen Curry hit 7 threes, shooting 43.8% from deep, and finished with 31 points and 10 assists in the Warriors’ win over the Timberwolves. He scored 13 points in the 4th quarter. The Warriors made 16 threes as a team, shooting 38.1% from beyond the arc and 46% overall.

Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 15 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter, and Brandin Podziemski added 12 points, with 4 coming in the final period. Podziemski also made 2 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep.

The Warriors put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Timberwolves to just 103 points. Golden State was especially effective in the 1st quarter, giving up only 15 points, and they allowed 22 points in the 2nd. Minnesota scored 38 points in the 3rd quarter, but the Warriors tightened up in the 4th, allowing 28 points.

Overall, the Warriors limited the Timberwolves to 41% shooting from the field, including 36% from three-point range, where Minnesota made 14 threes. Golden State also sent the Timberwolves to the free-throw line 25 times, with Minnesota converting 17. The Warriors finished with 9 steals and 6 blocked shots.

• In their last ten games at home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 106 points per game in this stretch.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Warriors have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
• In their last three games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Warriors is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 133-125. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Warriors at -5.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 230.5 and given that our model is projecting 258 points between the teams, we like the over.

Pacers Seek Road Sweep Against Warriors

The Indiana Pacers aim to complete a perfect western road trip with a victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night in San Francisco.

Pacers Riding Momentum

The Indiana Pacers (12-15) have capitalized on improved health and defensive intensity to win the first two games of their three-game western swing. After dismantling the Sacramento Kings 122-95 on Sunday, the Pacers are just one win away from reaching .500 for the first time since starting the season 5-5.

Seven Pacers scored in double figures against Sacramento, with two players recording double-doubles. The balanced performance highlighted Indiana’s newfound depth and energy, which head coach Rick Carlisle credited to recent practice time.

“Our full-court defense is more of a factor,” Carlisle said. “We just need teams to feel us. Even if we’re not the most physically bruising team, they need to feel our persistence at both ends.”

A win over Golden State would mark Indiana’s sixth straight victory on the Warriors’ home court, a remarkable streak dating back to 2018.

Warriors Looking for Consistency

The Golden State Warriors (15-12) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. However, the team has struggled to maintain the dominance it displayed during a 12-3 start, losing nine of their last 12 games.

The Warriors are adjusting to roster changes from a blockbuster offseason trade that brought in Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson while sending Klay Thompson to Dallas.

Hield, who spent parts of three seasons with the Pacers before being traded to Philadelphia last year, has embraced his bench role for Golden State, averaging 14 points per game. He contributed 11 points in 21 minutes in the win over Minnesota.

Trayce Jackson-Davis, a former Indiana University standout, has stepped up recently for the Warriors. Over the past two games, he’s made 9 of 11 shots, totaling 22 points and 16 rebounds.

“My teammates have continued to bring my confidence,” Jackson-Davis said. “I’ve just got to continue to go out there, play aggressive and try to finish strong.”

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Key Matchups

The Pacers’ balanced scoring attack will be tested by Golden State’s dynamic lineup, which includes Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. For Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin will need to maintain their strong play and exploit Golden State’s recent defensive lapses.

Golden State, meanwhile, will look to neutralize Indiana’s full-court pressure and take advantage of their home-court edge, where they’ve been traditionally dominant despite Indiana’s recent success in San Francisco.

Looking Ahead

The Pacers and Warriors meet for the first time this season, with the second matchup set for Jan. 10 in Indianapolis. A win for Indiana would not only secure a road sweep but also serve as a confidence booster as they push to climb the standings.