The Indiana Pacers (15-28) visit Crypto.com Arena Monday to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (21-23). Tip-off for the Martin Luther King Day matchup is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pacers vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
Despite not having a great record, the Pacers are 20-21-2 against the spread (ATS). However, on the road, they’re 3-16 straight-up (SU) and 7-11-1 ATS.
They’re led by PF Domantas Sabonis, who averages 18.9 points per game (PPG), and currently sit 13th in the East.
As for the Clippers, their two superstars are sidelined. SF Kawhi Leonard hasn’t played at all this season as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn ACL. SG Paul George has been out since late December with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
That leaves their primary scoring options as PG Reggie Jackson and SF Marcus Morris.
The Clippers are 19-25 ATS overall and 14-12 SU at home. However, the Clippers are just 7-12 ATS as home favorites.
Pacers at Clippers odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Pacers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Clippers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +2.5 (-115) | Clippers -2.5 (-107)
- Over/Under (O/U): 209.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Pacers at Clippers key injuries
Pacers
- PG Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) questionable
- SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) questionable
- PG T.J. McConnell (wrist) out
- C Myles Turner (ankle) out
Clippers
- SG Paul George (elbow) out
- SG Luke Kennard (reconditioning) doubtful
- PF Justise Winslow (reconditioning) questionable
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Pacers at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 109, Clippers 106
Money line
BET PACERS +110.
Their scoring should be too much for a Clippers defense that has regressed lately. The Clippers have covered the spread just twice in their last seven games.
The Clippers’ defensive strength is in their 3-point defense, and the Pacers’ offensive strength is within the paint, where they rank seventh in field-goal percentage from 2-point range.
Despite being just 1-4 in their last five games, the Pacers are 3-2 ATS in the span. With the more talented scorers taking the court, I’d side with Indiana in this one.
Against the spread
PASS.
Given that I believe the Pacers will come out on top, I’d prefer not to take the 2.5 points and get the plus-money odds on the money line.
Over/Under
LEAN to the OVER 209.5 (-112).
The Over is 4-3 in the Pacers’ last seven games. Without Turner, one of the premier shot blockers in the league, their defense will be down interior size.
As for the Clippers, while they aren’t a great scoring side, they are averaging 104.1 PPG. They also rank in the top half of the league in 3-point shooting percentage, so the ceiling is there for them to put up points.
The poor Pacers’ defense allows 108.2 PPG, so just their mean play should help the Over hit.
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