Clippers vs. Pacers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 18, 2023

A contest pitting one of the best teams in the NBA defensively versus one of the highest-scoring teams will see the Los Angeles Clippers (15-10) visit the Indiana Pacers (13-11) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 18, 2023. The Clippers are fifth in points conceded per game (110.0), and the Pacers are first in points scored (127.4). Los Angeles is a favorite, by 3.5 points. The over/under for this matchup is 251.5.

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Clippers vs. Pacers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -3.5 251.5

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Injury Report as of December 18

Clippers: Moussa Diabate: Out (Hip), Mason Plumlee: Out (Knee), Marcus Morris: Out (Not With Team), Nah’Shon Hyland: Questionable (Knee)

Pacers: Andrew Nembhard: Out (Knee), Tyrese Haliburton: Questionable (Knee), Jalen Smith: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pacers (+3.5)
Total Pick Under (251.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Pacers Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Pacers Avg. (Rank)
115.6 (13th) Points Scored 127.4 (1st)
110.0 (5th) Points Allowed 126.0 (29th)
44.0 (15th) Rebounds 40.4 (29th)
10.6 (18th) Off. Rebounds 10.2 (21st)
12.2 (18th) 3pt Made 14.2 (6th)
25.4 (20th) Assists 30.3 (1st)
12.4 (8th) Turnovers 12.6 (9th)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 25 24 5.9 3.6 1.6 0.7 2.4
Paul George 24 22.7 5.8 4.2 1.8 0.3 3.1
James Harden 20 16.3 4.7 7.5 1.5 0.8 2.4
Norman Powell 25 12.9 2.1 1.1 0.6 0.5 1.8
Ivica Zubac 25 12 9 1 0.2 1.5 0

Pacers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Tyrese Haliburton 19 25.6 3.7 11.7 0.9 0.7 3.6
Myles Turner 22 16.5 7.5 1.2 0.6 2 1.3
Bennedict Mathurin 22 13.5 3.6 2.2 0.6 0.2 1.1
Obi Toppin 22 12.3 3.4 1.3 0.6 0.5 1.2
Buddy Hield 22 12.3 2.8 2.6 0.7 0.6 2.8

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers are 12-13-0 against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread as 3.5-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 7-9.
  • There have been nine Clippers games (out of 25) that hit the over this year.
  • In four games this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 251.5 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 251.5 points, 25.9 higher than the average total in Clippers games this season.
  • Against the spread, the Pacers are 13-11-0 this year.
  • Against the spread, as a 3.5-point underdog or more, Indiana is 5-5.
  • Out of 24 Pacers games so far this season, 18 have hit the over.
  • So far this year, 13 Indiana’s games have featured over 251.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Pacers games this year (251.5) is 1.9 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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