Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/24
In a non-conference matchup, the Pacers (23-17) head to Sacramento to take on the Kings (23-17). The Kings are favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 246.
Indiana is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 7th in the Eastern Conference. Sacramento is on a three-game losing streak and is 6th in the Western Conference. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at the Golden 1 Center, and you can catch the game on NBCS.
INDIANA PACERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers +7.5
This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-111 in favor of the Kings.
- Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with De’Aaron Fox points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 16 threes.
Do the Pacers Stand a Chance in Sacramento?
Indiana is 23-17 this season and are currently in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are 3rd.
The Pacers have lost two straight games and are 10th in the Eastern Conference. As the underdog, they are 12-10 on the season and 11-8 ATS on the road.
In their last game against the Jazz, the Pacers lost by a score of 132-105. The O/U line for that game was 245.5, and Indiana was getting 7.5 points. This means they did not cover the spread.
On average, Indiana’s games have finished with 249 points this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 246. The team’s games have gone under the O/U line in four straight games.
Out of their 40 games this season, Indiana has been the underdog in 22 of them. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of -4.3 points per game on the road.
Heading into their matchup with the Kings, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the NBA at 125.6 points per game. They are also the top-scoring team on the road, averaging 123.4 points per game.
Indiana’s offense has been efficient this season, ranking 1st in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also 2nd in pace at 102.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 8th in the league at 38%. Overall, they are 1st in two-point field goal percentage at 59%.
At present, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 29th, allowing 123.4 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pacers are forcing 13.1 per game, which is 16th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 5th in blocked shots at 6.2 per game.
Will Sacramento Find a Way to Win at Home?
Sacramento is favored by 7.5 points today and has gone 15-15 against the spread as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they are 19-11 straight-up and have won two straight games vs. the spread.
In Western Conference play, the Kings are 15-13 and are currently 6th in the West. Their overall record is 23-17, which is good for 2nd in the Pacific Division.
On the season, Sacramento has an average scoring differential of 0.2 points per game as the favorite and 1 point per game as the underdog. In their games this year, the average O/U line has been 236.1, compared to today’s line of 246.
The Kings have lost three straight games, including a 119-117 loss to the Suns. They covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for that game was 244.
So far this season, Sacramento has an O/U record of 19-20-1, and their games have averaged a combined 236 points. In non-conference games, they are 8-4 compared to 15-13 against the West.
Offensively, the Kings have been one of the league’s better teams this season. They are currently 8th in scoring at 118.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 121.3 points per game.
In terms of their playing style, Sacramento is 8th in pace at 100.3 possessions per game. They have been a three-point heavy team, ranking 3rd in both three-point attempts and makes. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Kings are 6th in the NBA at 56%. They are also 15th in field goal percentage overall. In terms of offensive rebounding, Sacramento is 17th in the league.
On defense, the Kings come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 117.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 124.7 points per contest (18th). Opponents are hitting 54.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.7% of their three-point attempts.