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2022 NBA Handicapping
(21-16) LA Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers (19-17)
Date: Saturday, December 31st
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Venue: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indiana, Indianapolis
NBA Moneyline Odds: Clippers -185| Pacers +175 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Clippers -4.5
NBA Betting Total: 228.5
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Saturday, December 31st, the LA Clippers and Indiana Pacers play for the second and final time this season. The Clippers won the initial meeting 114-100 on November 27th.
Both teams last played Thursday with the Clippers losing 110-116 to the Celtics while the Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 135-126. Of the nine-game New Year’s Eve slate this is the solo matinee match that should allow LA to fly home in time to ring in 2023.
Last season, the squads played twice and split the games winning on their home court. The Pacers hold the all-time record having bested the Clippers in 57 of their 95 matches
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Friday evening, December 30th. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Saturday, December 31st.
LA Clippers
Through four games on this road trip the Clippers are even having swept the back-to-back set versus the Pistons and Raptors while losing to the 76ers and Celtics.
Kawhi Leonard (26) and Paul George (24) led the scoring effort versus the Celtics who exacted their revenge for the loss earlier this month. Ivica Zubac followed up his massive 23/16 double-double with another (13 points, 11 rebounds) albeit tamer version.
It’s two ends of the spectrum through 36 games for the Clippers. Offensively they struggle averaging 109.2 points per game which ranks 29th while they shoot 46.5% from the field and 37.2% from deep ranking 21st and ninth respectively.
In contrast, defensively, the Clippers are impressive ranking in the top five in all three major categories. LA allows the third-fewest points per game at 108.8 also ranking third for opponent field goal shooting at 45.5% and 33.9% from the perimeter ranking fourth.
Nicolas Batum (sprain) and Reggie Jackson (Achilles) are questionable
Indiana Pacers
Last season the Cavaliers were the darlings of the NBA taking a step up this year but the new Cinderella team is the Pacers who offer an exciting offensive game that features offensive prowess via perimeter shooting and jaw-dropping dimes.
The latter won the battle Thursday as four Pacers scored 20 or more. Tyrese Haliburton (29 points, 9 assists) nine rebounds along with Buddy Hield (25), Benn Mathurin (23), and Aaron Nesmith (22).
Myles Turner delivered a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Pacers average 114.9 points per game ranking 11th while shooting 46.1% from the field and 37.3% from the perimeter which ranks 23rd and eighth respectively.
Defensively, Indy allows 115.4 points which rank 20th while these opponents shoot 46.6% from the field and 36.4% from the perimeter ranking 13th and 22nd.
Kendall Brown (tibia fracture), and Daniel Theis (knee) are out indefinitely. Trevelin Queen is on G League assignment.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers’ last 5 games.
- The Pacers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games at home.
- The Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Indiana.
- The Pacers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Free LA Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Prediction:
There are glimpses of what the Clippers can be but it’s so hard to invest in them because it requires trusting Kawhi and PG13 can stay healthy through four series. They also still have a tendency to get bogged down offensively even with their stars back.
As for the Cinderella Pacers, they are one of the most exciting teams to watch but aren’t consistent defensively (although the tools and ability are there).
The Clippers defend the three well but the Pacers are at home so could light it up from deep and I’m banking on the latter so I’ll take Indy and the points.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Pacers +4.5
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