Indiana Pacers vs. Golden State Warriors 12/23/24 – This upcoming Western Conference duel in the Chase Center is expected to be quite entertaining, as Indiana Pacers (14-15) are set to square off against Golden State Warriors (15-12) which means both teams will put in a lot of effort because they will be looking to strengthen their position in the playoffs. Indiana has done pretty good in their latest games while Golden State has suffered a dip in form. This is an exciting matchup and expect a lot of highlights from the game.
| When: | Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Center |
| TV: | NBAT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Jarace Walker’s pass to himself off the backboard looked a little familiar last night 👀
who did it better between Jarace and Tyrese Haliburton? pic.twitter.com/klgsPTcuHl
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 23, 2024
The Golden State Warriors play as a home strong favorite in a 5 point spread. On the other hand, Indiana has been on a hot streak lately and has consistently performed against the Warriors, so there is some value with them. The over/under bet is placed at 233, owing to the prediction that it would be a high-scoring game. It might be advisable for punters to take Indiana’s +5 spread considering their good away records and back-to-back wins in the previous encounters.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Pacers | +5 (-111) | Over 233 (-111) | +190 |  |
| Warriors | -5 (-111) | Under 233 (-111) | -227 | |
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Pascal Siakam (PF) vs. Stephen Curry (PG)
Pascal Siakam has been an indispensable part of the Indiana roster this season as he has been able to put up 20.1 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists average-wise per game. And as a tall forward, he can flatten defenses and exploit mismatches. While Siakam has an effective game in fast breaks and the post, he can be better at outside shooting. His ability to rebound defensively will be key to containing Golden State’s second-chance points.
Stephen Curry has a statistical average of 22.4 points and 6.5 assists each match. With some matches missed out on this season, Curry still possesses elite level shooting and court awareness. With a 3-pointer accuracy of 37.2%, he is a threat all the time but considering his recent drop of form concerning turnovers which stood at 3 per game recently, this could give Indiana chances to exploit.
The moment these two stars meet, Siakam’s controlled presence will be inside the paint to nullify what Curry has to offer on the perimeter. For Indiana to win, they need to stop as many perimeter shots from Curry as possible, whereas Golden State will allow him to set the pace of the match with his passes.
Pacers Push for Consistency
Indiana has high optimism concerning its future as it has emerged victorious in five of its previous six encounters, including robust wins against Sacramento and Phoenix. In addition, Indiana’s offensive play is well-balanced and efficient as they scored 114.6 points per match last season and their shooting percentage was close to 50%. With their ability to gather defensive rebounds and steal the ball on average 8.5 times a match, they are likely to remain in contention to win the match.
Warriors Seek Redemption
Golden State’s recent struggles include a lopsided 144-93 loss to Memphis, but they bounced back with a 113-103 victory over Minnesota. Their 113.1 points per game reflect a high-octane offense, driven by Curry and an impressive 15.4 made threes per game. However, the Warriors have faltered at home, losing four of their last six games. Defensive rebounding (34.4 per game) and perimeter defense will be critical areas to address against Indiana’s shooters.
Trends
Indiana Pacers Betting Trends
Indiana are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
Indiana are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Indiana are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Golden State.
Indiana are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Golden State.
Indiana are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Golden State’s last 15 games.
Golden State are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State’s last 8 games against Indiana.
Golden State are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Golden State are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana.
The two teams’ strengths couldn’t be more different as Indiana is a more balanced team while the Warriors prefer to focus on their perimeter shooting. Recent trends give Indiana an edge hence their +5 spread is a good bet. The under (233) is also appealing based on recent trends where Warriors have been struggling to score.
Despite Golden State’s home woes and Indiana’s strong defense the team has a good chance to cover spread and perhaps win as well. But if Curry gets it going the Warriors can simply outgun them with the three ball.
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Score Prediction: Pacers 114, Warriors 111.
