- The Indiana Pacers face the LA Clippers on Monday night at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
- Both teams are coming off losses last night in the same arena
- See the Pacers vs Clippers odds, predictions and player props for Monday, March 25
Both teams will be playing the second leg of back-to-backs on Monday night when the Indiana Pacers (40-32, 19-17 away, 38-32-3 ATS) visit the LA Clippers (44-26, 22-12 home, 34-36 ATS) at crypto.com Arena at 7:40 pm PT/10:40 pm ET.
In a fierce battle for a top-six seed in the East, the Pacers are listed as 6-point road underdogs after falling to the Lakers in the same stadium last night.
Indiana Pacers vs LA Clippers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | +5.5 (-110) | +190 | Over 233.5 (-112) |
| LA Clippers | -5.5 (-110) | -240 | Under 233.5 (-108) |
Coming off a lopsided loss to the 76ers in a Sunday matinee, LAC is a -240 moneyline favorite to end its skid at one game. Indiana is a +190 longshot to win straight-up, while the total sits at 233.5, the second-highest among the 11 games in Monday’s NBA odds. (Dallas vs Utah is the highest at 237.5.)
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Indiana is currently the #6 seed in the East in the NBA playoff bracket, but is only half a game up on both #7 Miami and #8 Philadelphia, while trailing #5 Orlando by 2.5 games.
The Clippers are #4 in the West but their lead over #5 New Orleans has shrunk to just half a game, while the gap between LAC and #3 Minnesota is now 4.5.
Clippers Suffer Rare Blowout Loss at Home to Sixers
Big 8.5-point home favorites last night over the shorthanded 76ers (who are still without Joel Embiid), the Clippers never fully recovered from a 41-29 first-quarter deficit. The offense was sloppy (14 turnovers) and the defense was subpar, allowing the Sixers to shoot 53.3% from the field and 48.6% from three in a 121-107 Philadelphia victory.
Kawhi Leonard had a team-high 20 points, but Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden combined to shoot just 19-of-44 (43.2%).
The loss dropped the Clippers to 20-12 straight-up at home this season and just 16-18 ATS at crypto.com Arena.
LAC’s offense remains a top-five unit in terms of efficiency (118.9 O-Rating, fourth in the NBA) but its defense is only 14th in the league (115.0 D-Rating). They are currently seventh in point differential at +3.8.
Monday’s game will be the second of two meetings between the Clippers and Pacers this season. LA won in a rout (151-127) at Indiana on Dec. 18. But take that result with a grain of salt; it predated the midseason trade that sent Pascal Siakam (21.4 PPG, 8.0 RPG) to Indiana, and center Myles Turner (17.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG) didn’t play due to a hamstring injury.
On the injury front, Russell Westbrook (11.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 4.4 APG), who hasn’t played since March 1, remains sidelined following hand surgery.
Pacers Can’t Complete Comeback vs Lakers
Despite a strong start (36-30 lead after the first quarter), the Pacers found themselves trailing the lakers by 17 heading into the fourth quarter last night. Indiana had a monster fourth quarter and narrowed the gap to just four (127-123) with 5:33 still on the clock, but that’s as close as it would come in a 150-145 loss.
Midseason acquisition Pascal Siakam had his best games in a Pacer jersey, scoring a team-high 36 points with 12 rebounds and two assists on 16-of-29 shooting from the field (55.2%). Tyrese Haliburton had another double-double with 12 points and 10 dimes, but was an inefficient 5-of-13 from the field.
Indiana’s defense was, as usual, porous. It was also undisciplined, sending the Lakers to the line 43 times. LeBron James and company outscored Indiana 38-9 from the stripe.
Indiana remains second to the Celtics in O-Rating (120.0) but is a woeful 25th in D-Rating (117.9) and just 13th in Net Rating (+2.0) as a result.
Last night’s loss dropped the Pacers to a still-respectable 19-17 on the road and a rock-solid 19-15-1 ATS away (55.1% cover rate).
The only notable injury on the Pacers side is Bennedict Mathurin (14.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG), who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery two weeks ago
IND vs LAC Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith (IND) | 12.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -160 | Un +124) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -160 | Un +124) |
| Andrew Nembhard (IND) | 9.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 2.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 3.5 (Ov +114| Un -145) | 0.5 (Ov -210 | Un +160) |
| Ivica Zubac (LAC) | 9.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 9.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | OFF | OFF |
| James Harden (LAC) | 16.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 5.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 9.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 2.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) |
| Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | 24.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 6.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) | 3.5 (Ov +130 | Un -166) | 1.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) |
| Myles Turner (IND) | 14.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 7.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +140 | Un -180) |
| Pascal Siakam (IND) | 22.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 7.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 3.5 (Ov +124 | Un -160) | 0.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) |
| Paul George (LAC) | 23.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 5.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 3.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 3.5 (Ov +130 | Un -166) |
| Terance Mann (LAC) | 9.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 3.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | OFF | 0.5 (Ov -175 | Un +135) |
| Tyrese Haliburton (IND) | 18.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 3.5 (Ov -166| Un +130) | 10.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 2.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) |
Leonard has the highest point total of the night at 24.5, followed by teammate George (23.5) while Siakam (22.5) leads the Pacers. Haliburton is pegged for another double-double with an 18.5 O/U for points and 10.5 O/U for assists.
Pacers vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers have been a fairly streaky ATS team this season. They have three ATS win streaks of three or more and four ATS losing streaks of three or more. After a loss, they are just 11-14 against the spread.
Indiana, on the other hand, has been one of the best ATS best after a defeat, going 19-11-2 against the number after a straight-up loss.
Given that the Pacers haven’t had to travel at all, this isn’t as difficult as most back-to-back road games. And prior to last night, Indiana had won five away games in a row, including four as sizable underdogs against Dallas (137-120), Orlando (111-97), OKC (121-111), and Golden State (123-111).
As long as the officiating isn’t as one-sided as it was against the Lakers last night (reminder that the Pacers were outscored 38-9 from the free-throw line), I love Indiana to cover.
The spread is still as high as +6 at DraftKings.
IND vs LAC pick: Pacers +6 (-112)
Sascha Paruk’s 2023-24 NBA betting record:
- 17-23 moneyline (+2.06 units)
- 21-18-2 ATS (+2.23 units)
- 0-1 over/under (-1.00 units)
- 8-13 player props (-6.08 units)
- 0-3 same-game parlay (-3.00 units)
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The Indiana Pacers will face off against the LA Clippers on March 25 in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. Both teams have been playing well recently, with the Pacers currently sitting in the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference and the Clippers in the 4th spot in the Western Conference.
As of now, the odds for this game are fairly even, with both teams having a good chance of coming out on top. The Pacers have a record of 24-43, while the Clippers have a record of 37-30. The Pacers will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Brooklyn Nets, while the Clippers will be looking to continue their winning streak after defeating the Detroit Pistons.
In terms of player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in this matchup. For the Pacers, Domantas Sabonis has been a standout player this season, averaging 19.8 points and 12.1 rebounds per game. He will be a key player for the Pacers in this game, as he looks to dominate in the paint against the Clippers’ defense.
On the Clippers side, Kawhi Leonard is always a player to watch, as he is averaging 25.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game this season. He will be a tough matchup for the Pacers’ defense, as he can score from anywhere on the court and is known for his defensive prowess as well.
As for predictions, this game could go either way, but the Clippers may have a slight edge due to their higher seeding and recent success. However, the Pacers are a talented team and could pull off an upset if they play well.
In terms of picks, it may be wise to take the Clippers to win straight up, but the Pacers could cover the spread if they play up to their potential. As always, it’s important to do your own research and consider all factors before making any bets on this game.
Overall, this matchup between the Pacers and Clippers promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to come out on top. Keep an eye on key players like Sabonis and Leonard, and consider all factors before making any picks or predictions for this game.
