Warriors vs. Pacers prediction, odds, pick, spread

The Warriors have been in a slump recently, while the Pacers are red hot and finally finding their stride as a team. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Warriors-Pacers prediction and pick.

The Warriors look different without Klay Thompson. Steph Curry is still great, and Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green are decent backup options. However, they are inconsistent and sit at 18-18. They’ve lost two in a row, but they have a great chance to get back on track in this game against a team that has played like the Pacers to this point in the season. It doesn’t help that the Warriors have some injuries.

The Pacers have a lot of potential this year, but have been inconsistent. There are talents like Pascal Siakam, Benedict Maturin and Tyrese Haliburton. They have been red hot recently and can keep things going in this game against the Warriors. The Pacers are one of the best offenses in the NBA and have a great opportunity to make a statement at home against the Warriors and announce that they are finally playing as expected.

Here’s Warriors-Pacers NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

NBA odds: Warriors-Pacers odds

Golden State Warriors: +8 (-110)

Moneilines: +250

Indiana Pacers: -8 (-110)

Moneilines: -310

More: 224 (-108)

Floor: 224 (-112)

How to watch Warriors vs. Pacers

Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT

TV: NBC Sports Bay Area/FanDuel Sports Network Indiana

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Why the Warriors might cover the spread/win

The Warriors offense has taken a step back this year and has been inconsistent. They are 16th in scoring at 111.8 points per game, 23rd in field goal percentage at 44.9% and 13th in three-point field goal percentage at 36.6%. Five different Warriors are averaging double figures, with Stephen Curry leading the way with 22.8 points per game. Curry also leads in assists with 6.1 per game this year.

Curry is the engine for this team offensively and gets them going, but Buddy Hield, Jonathan Cummings and Andrew Wiggins are also key for them and what they can do on that side of the ball this season from the scoring and how well they can space their offense. They have a great matchup against the Pacers because they couldn’t do much defensively, and they should score despite Curry and Draymond Green entering the game as questionable.

The Warriors defense has played well this year. They are 12th in points allowed at 111.1 points per game, eighth in field goal percentage at 45.5% and sixth in three-point field goal percentage at 35% from behind the arc. Kevon Looney leads the rebounding team with 6.7 per game.

Next, Draymond Green is the top shot blocker, averaging 1.1 per game, and is the only Warrior to average at least one block per game. Finally, three players are averaging at least one steal per game, with De’Anthony Melton tied for the team lead with 1.2 per game. This defense has enough pieces to slow down this Pacers offense, but it will be tough, especially with several injuries affecting the Warriors entering this game.

The Pacers have struggled to find any success on defense this year. They are 22nd in scoring defense at 116 points per game, 24th in scoring defense at 47.7%, and 17th in three-point defense at 36.2%. Low down, Pascal Siakam leads the team in rebounding with 7.3 per game, but Myles Turner is right behind him with seven per game. Also, two Pacers are averaging at least one block per game, with Turner leading the team with 2.1. Finally, three players are averaging at least one steal per game, with Haliburton and TJ McConnell tied for the team lead with 1.2 per game. This defense has an odd matchup in this game as the Warriors have a lot of talent on offense but haven’t quite lived up to expectations and have several injuries.

Why the Pacers could cover the spread/win

The Pacers offense is their bread and butter as a team, and they get hot at the right time. They are 10th in scoring at 115.6 points per game, fourth in field goal percentage at 48.9%, and eighth in three-point field goal percentage at 37.4%. Seven different Pacers are averaging more than double figures, with Pascal Siakam leading the way with 19.8 points per game.

Next, Tyrese Haliburton leads the team in assists with 8.9 per game. Siakam, Halliburtonand Benedict Maturin are the parts that make up this offense. This offense thrives on ball movement and balance. This is a tough matchup against a tough Warriors defense; even if both Curry and Green are questionable, this is still a very good defense.

Final Warriors-Pacers Prediction & Pick

The Warriors have more questions than the Pacers entering this game. The Pacers are red hot and should ride their momentum, thanks to Halliburton, to the win and cover. Lead Indiana at home to win and cover.

Final Warriors-Pacers Prediction & Pick: Indiana Pacers -8 (-110)