Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/25
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-219) will host the Kings (+183) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.
Indiana is currently favored by 5.5 points and is 4th in the Eastern Conference with a 43-31 record. Sacramento is 10th in the West at 36-38.
SACRAMENTO KINGS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento Kings +5.5
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, March 31st.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-114 in favor of the Kings.
- Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.
Will the Kings Defense Show Up in Indianapolis?
The Kings fell to 36-38 on the season after a 121-91 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Sacramento, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 213, and the teams combined for 212 points.
Sacramento got off to a rough start, trailing 38-21 after the 1st quarter. They outscored Orlando 25-23 in the 2nd quarter but were outscored 37-20 in the 3rd, entering the 4th quarter down 98-66. The Kings managed to keep the 4th quarter even at 25-23.
In their 121-91 loss to the Magic, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 25% clip. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 21 points, connecting on 66.7% of his threes, while Domantas Sabonis added 14 points and 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 33.3%.
DeRozan did most of his damage in the 2nd quarter, scoring 12 of his 21 points, while Sabonis put up 11 of his 14 points in the opening period. Zach LaVine contributed 10 points, but shot just 37.5% from the field.
The Kings struggled defensively in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 38 and 37 points, respectively, in their 121-91 loss to the Magic. They managed to tighten up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 23 points in each. Overall, Sacramento allowed Orlando to shoot 49% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 18 threes at a 46% clip. The Kings sent Orlando to the line 24 times, where they made 15 free throws. Sacramento recorded 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.
Can The Pacers Secure a Home Victory?
Indiana’s record dropped to 43-31 after a 132-111 road loss to the Thunder on Saturday. The Pacers entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 243 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 234 by nine points.
Oklahoma City took control with an 11-0 run early, turning a 21-14 deficit into a 25-21 lead. The Thunder outscored the Pacers 32-22 in the 2nd quarter and 41-31 in the 3rd, leading 102-80 going into the 4th. Indiana edged the Thunder 31-30 in the final quarter.
In their loss to the Thunder, the Pacers managed 111 points, shooting 44.8% from the field. They hit 14 threes, but their 33.3% shooting from deep was below average.
Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 18 points, 9 of which came in the 1st quarter. Andrew Nembhard added 16, scoring 7 in the 4th, while Obi Toppin contributed 12 points.
The Pacers struggled defensively against the Thunder, allowing 132 points on 51% shooting. Indiana gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 4th, but their worst defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 41 points.
Indiana had a tough time defending the three, as the Thunder hit 17 threes at a 47% clip. The Pacers sent Oklahoma City to the line 23 times, where they made 19 free throws. Indiana finished with 35 defensive rebounds while allowing 8 offensive boards, and they recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.