Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (29-16) visit the struggling Golden State Warriors (10-36) Friday at the Chase Center for a 10:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Pacers-Warriors odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

The Pacers have won six of seven, recently beating the Phoenix Suns 112-87 Wednesday. T.J. Warren led the way with 24 points as Indiana improved to 2-1 on a current five-game road trip.

The Warriors are on a two-game skid after Wednesday’s 129-96 home defeat to the Utah Jazz. They have dropped 12 of 13.


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Pacers at Warriors: Key injuries

Pacers

  • SG Malcolm Brogdon (concussion) out
  • SG Victor Oladipo (knee) out, eyes season debut Jan. 29

Warriors

  • PG Stephen Curry (hand) out
  • PF Kevon Looney (abdominal) out
  • SG Klay Thompson (knee) out

Pacers at Warriors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Pacers 104, Warriors 103

Moneyline (ML)

Indiana (-250) is the favorite, but I don’t want to risk an NBA bet at that price – every $2.50 wagered only profits a $1 if the Pacers prevail. They are 12-11 on the road, while Golden State is 7-16 at home. The Warriors actually offer value at +200, but I’ll PASS and focus on the spread.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The WARRIORS (+6.5, –115) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Before getting smoked by a good Utah team Wednesday, Golden State covered its last two home games. They beat the Orlando Magic 109-95 as a six-point dog Jan. 18 and lost to the Denver Nuggets 134-131 in OT as a 3.5-point dog Jan. 16. They’ll want to play better after the Jazz blowout.

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Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 216.5 (-129) is worth backing. Golden State’s 105.4 points per game ranks 26th in the league, while Indiana’s 109.1 PPG checks in 21st. With Brogdon out –injured in the previous game – the Pacers’ lose 17.1 PPG and their assists leader (7.3 APG). Plus, the Warriors are 9-14 O/U at home.

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Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 36-22-2. Strongest plays: 20-8.

January’s strongest plays: 9-5.

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