by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Feb 05, 2025
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Thursday, February 6, 2025
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Where to Watch: FDSSC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Pacers +3, Clippers -3; Over/Under: 229 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Pacers +3, Clippers -3; Over/Under: 229 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Pacers +3.5, Clippers -3.5; Over/Under: 228.5 points
Season Record
Indiana Pacers: 28-21 (2nd place, Central Division)
Los Angeles Clippers: 28-22 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
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Indiana Pacers: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers: 5-5 last 10
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis
The Pacers are entering this game with a 28-21 record overall this season and they are 13-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. Andrew Nembhard led the team in points in that game with 17 while Pascal Siakam was next on the team with 16 points. Tyrese Haliburton led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Bennedict Mathurin led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 42% from the field, 20.8% from 3-point range, and 76.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115 PPG against them. The Pacers have an ATS record of 24-24-1 this season and their O/U record is 26-22-1.
The Clippers are entering this game with a 28-22 record overall this season and they are 17-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers. Norman Powell led the team in points in that game with 20 while Derrick Jones Jr. was next on the team with 17 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Ivica Zubac led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 38.2% from the field, 29.3% from 3-point range, and 89.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 107.5 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 30-20 this season and their O/U record is 20-29-1.
Pacers vs Clippers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Clippers listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Clippers have looked good in their games this season with their 28-22 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They are in the last true playoff spot in the West and have also looked a lot better on their home court this year with their 17-9 home record. Meanwhile, the Pacers have looked good in their games this season with their 28-21 record overall which has them in the top half of the East. They are a top 4 team in the East at the moment and did go to the Eastern Conference Finals last year, but they haven't been a great road team with their 13-13 road record. They have looked really good lately with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games, but they lost some of their momentum in their last game as they are coming off a road loss to the Trail Blazers who are one of the worst teams in the West. The Clippers are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and have lost 2 games in a row now, but they will be looking to bounce back at home, especially after losing to the Lakers at home in their last one. They were crushed by the Lakers in that game and that was after they traded away Anthony Davis but still didn't have Luka Doncic ready to go. The Clippers will be looking to take out their frustrations in this game and they are still one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, averaging 107.5 points allowed per game, and that gives them an edge over the Pacers in this one. The best way to place a bet here is on the Clippers to cover the spread in this game.
Pacers Clippers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Thursday, February 6, 2025 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Clippers 115 Pacers 107.
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NBA Betting Trends
Indiana Pacers: 27-10 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite. 13-4 ATS after scoring 100 points or less. 16-10 ATS against Pacific division opponents. 17-9 UNDER against Pacific division opponents. 27-15 UNDER on the road in non-conference games.
Los Angeles Clippers: 4-7 ATS off a home loss against a division rival. 2-5 ATS off a home blowout loss of 20 points or more. 7-16 ATS in February games. 24-16 UNDER as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 36-21 UNDER in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 7-4 UNDER off a home loss against a division rival.
Key Injuries
Indiana Pacers: I. Jackson (PF) Out For Season - Calf. J. Wiseman (C) Out For Season - Calf.
Los Angeles Clippers: C. Christie (SG) Day To Day - Ankle.
Notable Quotes
“The only significant success that we have is going to be team related. This is just a nod to the group and how they’ve persevered through difficult stretches and being able to get on a roll here.” - Rick Carlisle on being named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month.
"We're just not getting off to good starts. We're not locking in defensively, like 45 points in the first quarter. That's way too many and so we got to take pride in guarding. That's who we've been all season long. We gotta be better. We gotta look ourselves in the mirror and think about, do we want to win or not. That's gotta be our mentality." - Tyronn Lue after his team’s loss against the LA Lakers in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Indiana Pacers
PG Tyrese Haliburton
SG Andrew Nembhard
SF Bennedict Mathurin
PF Pascal Siakam
C Myles Turner
Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Norman Powell
SF Kawhi Leonard
PF Derrick Jones Jr.
C Ivica Zubac
Statistical Leaders
Indiana Pacers
PPG: P. Siakam (20.4)
APG: T. Haliburton (8.5)
Reb/G: P. Siakam (7.3)
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: N. Powell (24)
APG: J. Harden (8.4)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (12.6)
Coaches:
Indiana Pacers: Rick Carlisle (4th season)
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (5th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
