The LA Clippers (37-36) visit the Indiana Pacers (16-57) Friday for a 7 p.m. ET tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s analyze NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Clippers lead 1-0
Los Angeles has won 3 games in a row after blowing out the Toronto Raptors 119-94 Wednesday, covering as a 3.5-point home favorite with the Under (225.5) hitting. F Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 27 points, while G Darius Garland added 24 in the commanding victory.
Indiana has dropped 17 of its last 18 after falling 137-130 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, covering as an 8.5-point home underdog with the Over (241.5) hitting with ease. F Pascal Siakam ld 8 Pacers players scoring in double figures with 20 points. G Andrew Nembhard had a double-double with 14 points and a carer-high 19 assists.
The Clippers, who will be a play-in team and is currently the No . 8 seed, dominated the Pacers 130-107 March 4, covering as 11.5-point home favorites with the Over (229.5) hitting.
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Clippers at Pacers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:18 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Pacers +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -9.5 (-106) | Pacers +9.5 (-114)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Clippers at Pacers key injuries
Clippers
- G Bradley Beal (hip) out
- G Jordan Miller (back) questionable
- C Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) out
Pacers
- G Johnny Furphy (knee) out
- G Tyrese Haliburton (achilles) out
- G Aaron Nesmith (back) probable
- F Obi Toppin (back) questionable
- C Ivica Zubac (rib) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 124, Pacers 117
PASS.
There is no value on the Clippers (-375) to beat a struggling Pacers (+300) squad.
LEAN PACERS +9.5 (-114).
The Clippers have failed to cover in 5 of their last 8 games, including each of their last 3 on the road and 2 of their last 4 as favorites. While the Clippers are 39-33-1 ATS this season and anything can happen against the Pacers, who have struggled outright, the Pacers have performed well against the spread of late.
They are 5-2 ATS over their last 7 games and have covered in 4 straight. They are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 at home and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 as 9.5-point or more underdogs.
BET OVER 238.5 (-112).
The Pacers have hit the Over in 8 of their last 10 games, including each of their last 6. They have scored at least 119 in 4 games in a row, while allowing 123 or more in 8 of their last 10.
The Clippers have scored at least 119 in each of their last 3, including 129 or more twice in that span. They have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 and have allowed at least 118 in 4 of their last 7.
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