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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