Indiana Pacers – Sports Chat Place https://sportschatplace.com Free NFL Picks, NBA Picks, College Football Picks, NHL Picks, MLB Picks, Betting Odds, Predictions Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:51:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://sportschatplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/apple-icon-180x180-1-150x150.png Indiana Pacers – Sports Chat Place https://sportschatplace.com 32 32 Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction 2/20/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/pacers-vs-grizzlies-prediction-2-20-25-nba-picks-today/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:51:25 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7541091 The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Grizzlies Pick. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Suns, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Magic, Cavs, and Suns next. The Memphis …

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The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Grizzlies Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Suns, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Magic, Cavs, and Suns next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.7 points and 7.4 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Wizards, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Clippers, Nuggets, and Raptors next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.7 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pacers have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Grizzlies have lost five of their last six road games against Pacers teams that held a winning record.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four home games after coming off overtime.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

  • The favorites have won each of the Pacers’ last 11 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
  • The Pacers have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs following an overtime win.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pacers rank 30th for second chance points (565) this season.
  • The Pacers rank 30th for second chance points per game (10.7) this season.
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.3).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.6).

Pacers vs Grizzlies Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Cam Spencer and Johnny Davis.

Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction

I’m simply not getting enough points to pull the trigger with the Pacers. The Indiana Pacers entered the break with losses in three of their last five games, and it could’ve been a loss to the Wizards as well, as neither team could get stops. The Grizzlies are too consistent, and they’re 35-19 ATS on the season. The Pacers have failed to cover seven of their last 10 games. The Grizzlies beat the Pacers by 15 points back in December. This line feels like a steal with it being so soft, but I’m not asking any questions. Give me the Grizzlies on the road.

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Wizards vs Pacers Prediction 2/12/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/wizards-vs-pacers-prediction-2-12-25-nba-picks-today/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:02:53 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540630 The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Pacers Pick. Indiana Pacers Betting Preview The Indiana Pacers lost to the Lakers and Knicks, and they play the Grizzlies, Clippers, and Nuggets next. The Indiana …

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The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers lost to the Lakers and Knicks, and they play the Grizzlies, Clippers, and Nuggets next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.7 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Hawks and Spurs, and they play the Bucks, Magic, and Nets next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 13.1 points and 4 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Corey Kispert is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

  • The Pacers have lost nine of their last 10 games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The home team has won each of the last six games between the Pacers and Wizards.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Wizards have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Pacers at Capital One Arena.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Wizards have lost each of their last 10 games at Capital One Arena.
  • The road team has won each of the Wizards’ last eight games.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the Pacers’ last nine night games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Wizards’ last eight home games against the Pacers have gone OVER the total points line.

Wizards vs Pacers Injury Report

The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Marcus Smart, Khris Middleton, and Anthony Gill. Alex Sarr is questionable with an ankle injury.

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson and Myles Turner.

Wizards vs Pacers Prediction

The Indiana Pacers have the ability to win this game easily and probably should, but they’re also 3-6-1 ATS in their last nine games when a favorite of seven or more points. The Pacers have lost three of their last four games and are on the end of a back-to-back. The Wizards are awful, and they don’t win games, but they have cashed five of their last six contests, which is all we care about. The Wizards are 3-1 ATS in their last four games when an underdog of seven or more points. At the end of a back-to-back and the break in sight, we could see a sluggish performance from the Pacers. Give me the Wizards and the points.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Knicks vs. Pacers 2/11/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-pacers-knicks-2-11-25/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:03:01 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540585 This Tuesday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown …

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This Tuesday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,800

Point guard Jalen Brunson has been the floor general that the New York Knicks have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 51 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 43.4 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the New York Knicks impressive 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets earlier this month, Jalen Brunson certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Jalen Brunson amassed a massive 42 points, six rebounds, ten assists and two steals in the New York Knicks victory over the Wizards.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the New York Knicks win over the Houston Rockets just mentioned, New York point guard Jalen Brunson accumulated 62.1 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, Jalen Brunson is the player most likely to score the highest number of Draftkings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson at the captain for this single game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,800

In addition to point guard Jalen Brunson, center Karl-Anthony Towns been a key contributor to the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. Let’s review Towns recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 47 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging 24.1 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Karl-Anthony Towns to continue his quality play in this evening’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $9,600: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $8,600: Cameron Payne, Guard (Indiana Pacers) $2,000.

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Pacers vs Knicks Prediction 2/11/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/pacers-vs-knicks-prediction-2-11-25-nba-picks-today/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:55:27 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540565 The NY Knicks and Indiana Pacers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Knicks Pick. NY Knicks Betting Preview The NY Knicks beat the Raptors, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Hawks, Bulls, and Cavs next. The NY …

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The NY Knicks and Indiana Pacers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Knicks Pick.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Raptors, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Hawks, Bulls, and Cavs next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.7 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Clippers, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Wizards, Grizzlies, and Nuggets next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.7 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pacers have won each of their last nine home games after losing as favorites.
  • The Knicks have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games after losing as favorites.
  • The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Central Division opponents.

Why the New York Knicks will win

  • The Knicks have won each of their last nine games following a home loss.
  • The Pacers have lost each of their last seven Tuesday games.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in nine of the Pacers’ last 10 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pacers’ last 14 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Knicks’ last six games against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.

Pacers vs Knicks Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson, while Myles Turner is questionable with a neck issue.

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet, Michael Robinson, and OG Anunoby.

Pacers vs Knicks Prediction

You can make a strong case for either the Knicks or Pacers, as they’ve both played solid ball over the last month or so. The Indiana Pacers have been the best team in the league since January, and they could get Turner back, which would be nice. Also, the home team has won eight of the last nine games, between the Knicks and Pacers. The Pacers are also comfortably better at home, where they’ve seen only seven of their 22 losses come at home. The Pacers and Knicks don’t like each other, and the rivalry was renewed last year in the playoffs. I expect a hard-fought game, but I’m going to lean toward the Pacers because the home team has had the upper hand the majority of the time.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Pacers vs. Lakers 2/8/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-pacers-lakers-2-8-25/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:17:53 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540414 This Saturday afternoon, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown …

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This Saturday afternoon, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this afternoon’s Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Pascal Siakam, Power Forward, Indiana Pacers $8,800

Veteran power forward Pascal Siakam has certainly been a standout performer for the Indiana Pacers this season. Let’s dive into Siakam’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 50 games that power forward Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Young has averaged 20.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 11.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Indiana Pacers dominating 136-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs last month, Indiana power forward Pascal Siakam played rather well. More specifically, Siakam accumulated 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Spurs.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Indiana Pacers victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam compiled a whopping 51.5 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, Pascal Siakam appears to be the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in tomorrow afternoon’s NBA regular season game. Consequently, I am backing Indiana Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam at the captain position for this single game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard, Indiana Pacers $9,200

In addition to power forward Pascal Siakam, point guard Tyrese Haliburton has been a key contributor to the Indiana Pacers team achievements this season.

In the 49 games that Tyrese Haliburton has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Haliburton has averaged 17.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 49 games that Tyrese Haliburton has played for the Indiana Pacers this season, Haliburton has averaged a whopping 40.1 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $9,400: Jaxson Hayes, Center (Los Angeles Lakers) $5,200.

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Lakers vs Pacers Prediction 2/8/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/lakers-vs-pacers-prediction-2-8-25-nba-picks-today/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:54:36 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540366 The Indiana Pacers and LA Lakers meet Saturday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Lakers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Pacers Pick. Indiana Pacers Betting Preview The Indiana Pacers beat the Clippers, lost to the Trail Blazers, and they play the Knicks, Wizards, and Grizzlies next. The …

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The Indiana Pacers and LA Lakers meet Saturday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Lakers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Clippers, lost to the Trail Blazers, and they play the Knicks, Wizards, and Grizzlies next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.6 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Clippers and Warriors, and they play the Jazz, Hornets, and Trail Blazers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 112.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.8 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.1 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 18.4 points and 4.3 rebounds. Rui Hachimura is the third double-digit scorer and Dorian Finney-Smith is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

  • The Lakers have won each of their 10 previous day games against the Pacers.
  • The Pacers have lost each of their last six games as road favorites after winning as underdogs.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pacers have won each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Lakers have lost each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pacers’ last nine games as road favorites following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Six of the last seven games between the Pacers and Lakers at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.

Lakers vs Pacers Injury Report

The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood, Luka Doncic, and Maxi Kleber. LeBron James, Mark Williams, and Austin Reaves are questionable.

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson and Myles Turner.

Lakers vs Pacers Prediction

I have to know if LeBron and Reaves are going to play before I can pull the trigger with the Lakers. Check the injury report before betting. With that said, I’m going to grab the bucket with the Lakers, assuming they’re playing. While the Pacers have been the hottest team since January, they will be down a key player in Myles Turner. The Lakers have also won eight of their last nine games and have covered four straight as well. Since the Luka trade, the Lakers have had a little pep in their step and made light work of the Clippers and Warriors. There’s excitement in Los Angeles. I’ll grab the free bucket, but of course, it has a lot to do with LeBron and Reaves suiting up. 

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Pacers vs. Clippers 2/6/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-pacers-clippers-nba/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:36:01 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540277 The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Clippers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Clippers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest. Draftkings Single …

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The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Clippers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Clippers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Clippers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-James Harden, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers $11,000

Talented point guard James Harden has certainly been the floor general that the Los Angeles Clippers have needed to win games this season. Having stated that, how has Harden performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Harden’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 47 games that point guard James Harden has played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harden is averaging an impressive 45.1 Draftkings points a game.

Two weeks ago, in the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93 win over the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles point guard James Harden certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Harden compiled 17 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and one block in the Clippers victory over the Washington Wizards.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Los Angeles Clippers victory over the Washington Wizards just mentioned, James Harden amassed a whopping 57.5 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with James Harden at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Ivica Zubac, Center, Los Angeles Clippers $9,200

In addition to point guard James Harden, center Ivica Zubac been a key contributor to the Los Angeles Clippers success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Zubaz’s recent statistical game data to better illustrate my previous statement.

In the last 48 games that center Ivica Zubac played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Zubac is averaging 15.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 0.7 steals a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac to continue his quality play in this evening’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,200: Derrick Jones Jr., Power Forward (Los Angeles Clippers) $5,000: T.J. McConnell, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $5,200.

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Clippers vs Pacers Prediction 2/6/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/clippers-vs-pacers-prediction-2-6-25-nba-picks-today/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:46:14 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540217 The Indiana Pacers invade the Intuit Dome to do battle with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Pacers Pick. Indiana Pacers Betting Preview The Indiana Pacers have been in great shape as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall, …

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The Indiana Pacers invade the Intuit Dome to do battle with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers have been in great shape as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak halted by the Trail Blazers in a 112-89 road defeat on Tuesday. Andrew Nembhard led the team in scoring with 17 points, Pascal Siakam added 16 points while TJ McConnell chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Pacers shot 42 percent from the field and just five of 24 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start and scored just 38 points in the first half before they allowed 67 points in the second half to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. Myles Turner had a quiet game as he scored just nine points, while Tyrese Haliburton finished scoreless in 25 minutes of action.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have cooled off a bit lately as they’ve lost five of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trampled by the Lakers in a 122-97 loss on Tuesday. Norman Powell led the team in scoring with 20 points, Derrick Jones Jr added 17 points while Jawhi Leonard chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Clippers shot just 38 percent from the field and 12 of 41 from the 3-point line as they didn’t come out ready to play defense and found themselves in deep trouble after allowing 45 points in the first quarter. James Harden had a night to forget as he shot just two of 12 from the field and zero of five from the 3-point line to finish with just seven points.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

  • The Clippers have won each of their last 11 Thursday games as home favorites.
  • The Pacers have lost five of their last six night games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
  • The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pacers have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs.
  • The Clippers have lost seven of their last eight Thursday games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pacers’ last 13 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Clippers’ last 10 games as favorites against the Pacers has gone OVER the total points line.

Clippers vs Pacers Prediction

The Pacers are still missing Isaiah Jackson, while the Clippers will again be without Cam Christie. The Pacers were one of the hottest teams in the league before they laid an egg in their blowout defeat to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday and you could say the same about the Clippers who were playing great basketball before dropping their last two games. It’s hard to split these two teams at the moment, but I think the Pacers have been the slightly better team over the past two weeks and I think they can pull off the minor upset in this spot.

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Trail Blazers vs Pacers Prediction 2/4/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/trail-blazers-vs-pacers-prediction-2-4-25-nba-picks-today/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:52:23 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540048 The Portland Trail Blazers play host to the Indiana Pacers at the Moda Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Pacers Pick. Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall and …

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The Portland Trail Blazers play host to the Indiana Pacers at the Moda Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after sneaking past the Jazz in a thrilling 112-111 road win last night. Pascal Siakam led the team with 22 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Tyrese Haliburton added 18 points with six assists while Obi Toppin chipped in with 13 points off the bench. As a team, the Pacers shot 47 percent from the field and 10 of 42 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and looked to be in trouble when they trailed by 10 points midway through the fourth quarter before they closed the final 5:30 on a 21-10 run to escape with the narrow win in the end. The Pacers will take on the Clippers, Lakers, and Knicks next.

Portland Trail Blazers

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have been in season-best form as they’ve won eight of their last nine games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after outlasting the Suns in a 121-119 overtime win last night. DeAndre Ayton led the team with 25 points and 20 rebounds, Deni Avdija added 24 points with eight rebounds and five assists while Tounami Camara chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 44 percent from the field and 16 of 40 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 14-point lead before they escaped with the narrow win in overtime when the Suns’ Devin Booker missed the potential game-tying free throw with just 4.1 seconds remaining.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

  • The Trail Blazers have won each of their last nine home games against the Pacers following a home win.
  • The Pacers have lost eight of their last nine games as road favorites following a road win.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 11 night games after coming off overtime.
  • The Pacers have won 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 home games following an overtime win.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (25.6).
  • The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.2).
  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (501) this season.
  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.4) this season.

Trail Blazers vs Pacers Prediction

The Pacers are still missing Isaiah Jackson and they are keeping an eye on Myles Turner, while the Trail Blazers are still missing Matisse Thybulle. The Pacers come into this meeting as one of the hottest teams in the league, but they will be feeling a little lucky after sneaking past the slumping Jazz in a close win last night. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have sprung to life over the past three weeks and they will be full of confidence following last night’s overtime win over the in-form Suns. It’s hard to split these two teams at the moment, but I think the line is short enough for me to take the Pacers against a Trail Blazers team that finished late with an overtime game last night.

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Jazz vs Pacers Prediction 2/3/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/jazz-vs-pacers-prediction-2-3-25-nba-picks-today/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 02:59:14 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539961 The Indiana Pacers and the Utah Jazz duke it out at the Delta Center on Monday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Pacers Pick. Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will …

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The Indiana Pacers and the Utah Jazz duke it out at the Delta Center on Monday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight win after outlasting the Hawks in a 132-127 home win on Saturday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 29 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, Andrew Nembhard added 19 points with five assists while Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin scored 17 points each. As a team, the Pacers shot 54 percent from the field and 12 of 33 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they wasted an early 18-point lead before they closed the final 3:21 on a 13-8 run to come away with another solid home win.

Utah Jazz

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 11 of their last 13 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after putting an end to an eight-game slide with a 113-99 win over the Magic on Saturday. Collin Sexton led the team with 22 points and eight assists, John Collins added 19 points with six rebounds and two blocks while Lauri Markkanen chipped in with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. As a team, the Jazz shot 46 percent from the field and 14 of 35 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they held the Magic to just 21 points in the first quarter and kept the pressure on until they led by 21 points in the third quarter.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

  • The Pacers have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Jazz have won each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
  • The Jazz have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Jazz have lost each of their last nine home games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Pacers have won nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last five road games following a win.
  • The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the Pacers’ last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Six of the Jazz’s last seven games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Jazz vs Pacers Prediction

The Pacers are still missing Isaiah Jackson and Enrique Freeman, while the Jazz are still missing Cody Williams and Taylor Hendricks. The Pacers come into this meeting as one of the hottest teams in the league, they have all their key players healthy and were always going to be favorites against this slumping Jazz team who have won just two of their past 13 games. I expected the line to be slightly higher, so I am happy to take the Pacers to get the win and cover on the road in this spot.

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Pacers vs Hawks Prediction 2/1/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/pacers-vs-hawks-prediction-2-1-25-nba-picks-today/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:59:40 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539815 The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Hawks Pick. Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Rockets and Cavs, and then play the Pistons, Spurs, and Bucks next. The Atlanta Hawks …

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The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Hawks Pick.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Rockets and Cavs, and then play the Pistons, Spurs, and Bucks next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 115.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 22.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter is averaging 19.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Dyson Daniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Spurs and Pistons, and they play the Jazz, Trail Blazers, and Clippers next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Hawks have lost each of their last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a road loss.
  • The Pacers have won each of their last eight home games against the Hawks following a win.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Pacers’ last nine games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
  • The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Saturday games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

  • The Hawks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The Pacers have lost each of their last two games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Hawks’ last six games.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pacers’ last five games as favorites against the Hawks have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Hawks’ last four games against the Pacers following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Pacers vs Hawks Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson or James Wiseman. Andrew Nembhard, Enrique Freeman, and Bennedict Mathurin are questionable.

The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Cody Zeller, and Kobe Bufkin. Trae Young is probable despite a hamstring issue.

Pacers vs Hawks Prediction

The Hawks have lost seven straight games, and they’re getting killed defensively in these losses. Seeing half the team on the injury list doesn’t help the Hawks. The Indiana Pacers have injuries of their own, and you should check the status of Nembhard and Mathurin before betting. I still lean Pacers in a comfortable home win. The Pacers are playing some of their best ball of the season, which includes an 8-2 ATS and SU record in their last 10 games. The Pacers have won four straight games against the Hawks and have scored 150 or more points in three of those wins. This has a chance to get ugly. I’ll lay the points with the Pacers at home.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Hawks vs. Pacers 2/1/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-hawks-pacers-2-1-25/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:24:59 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539795 The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest. Draftkings Single Game Showdown …

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The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow afternoon’s Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Pascal Siakam, Forward, Indiana Pacers $8,800

Forward Pascal Siakam has certainly been a standout performer for the Indiana Pacers this season. Let’s dive into Siakam’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

More recently, in the Indiana Pacers dominating 136-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs six days ago, Indiana forward Pascal Siakam played rather well. More specifically, Siakam accumulated 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Spurs.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Indiana Pacers victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Pacers forward Pascal Siakam compiled a whopping 51.5 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, Pascal Siakam appears to be the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in tomorrow afternoon’s NBA regular season game. Consequently, I am backing Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam at the captain position for this single game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Trae Young, Point Guard, Atlanta Hawks $10,600

Talented point guard Trae Young has been a solid player for the Atlanta Hawks this season. Having stated that, how has the versatile young point guard played from a statistical perspective? Let’s review Young’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 44 games that point guard Trae Young has played for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Young has averaged 22.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 11.4 assists, and 1.3 steals a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 44 games that point guard Trae Young has played for the Atlanta Hawks this season, Young is averaging a robust 46.8 Draftkings points a game.

It is noteworthy that the Atlanta Hawks have listed point guard Trae Young as questionable for this evening’s game. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

Additional flex plays I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $9,400: Dyson Daniels, Shooting Guard (Atlanta Hawks) $8,200: T.J. McConnell, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $5,000.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Pistons vs. Pacers 1/29/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-pistons-pacers-nba/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:16:43 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539590 The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest. Draftkings Single Game Showdown …

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The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $12,200

Point guard Cade Cunningham has certainly been a standout performer for the Detroit Pistons this season. Let’s dive into Cunningham’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 42 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Cunningham has averaged 24.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 42 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons this season, Cunningham is averaging 50.4 Draftkings points a game.

Four days ago, in the Orlando Magic’s 121-113 win over the Detroit Pistons, Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham played rather well. More specifically, Cunningham compiled 35 points, five rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block in the Orlando Magic’s victory over the Detroit Pistons.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my opinion, Cade Cunningham appears to be the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. Consequently, I am selecting Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham at the captain position for this single game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Pascal Siakam, Forward, Indiana Pacers $9,600

In the 45 games that Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Siakam is averaging an impressive 37.6 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Indiana Pacers convincing 136-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs last week, Pascal Siakam played rather well. Siakam accumulated 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Spurs.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Indiana Pacers victory over the San Antonio Spurs, forward Pascal Siakam compiled a whopping 51.5 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,200: Ausar Thompson, Small Forward (Detroit Pistons) $6,000: T.J. McConnell, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $5,600.

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Pacers vs Pistons Prediction 1/29/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/pacers-vs-pistons-prediction-1-29-25-nba-picks-today/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:49:06 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539576 The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Pistons Pick. Detroit Pistons Betting Preview The Detroit Pistons lost to the Magic and Cavs, and they play the Mavericks, Bulls, and Hawks next. The Detroit Pistons …

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The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Pistons Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Magic and Cavs, and they play the Mavericks, Bulls, and Hawks next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the 76ers, split with the Spurs, and they play the Hawks, Jazz, and Trail Blazers next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pistons have lost each of their last 26 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The favorites have won each of the Pacers’ last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Pacers’ last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Pistons have won three of their last four games as road underdogs following a loss.
  • The Pacers have lost six of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

  • Six of the Pacers’ last seven home games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Six of the Pistons’ last seven night games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone OVER the total points line.

Pacers vs Pistons Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson or James Wiseman. Andrew Nembhard is questionable with a back injury.

The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg. Tolu Smith is questionable after recently signing a two-way contract.

Pacers vs Pistons Prediction

The Indiana Pacers are playing their best ball of the season, and they have the offense to bury the Pistons. The problem is the Pacers have shown struggles at times defensively again, and they’re coming from Paris while not playing in four days. It could take the Pacers some time to get back in a rhythm. The Pistons have cooled down a bit with losses in four of their last six games, but they’re still a tough-minded group that defends. If this game gets ugly, the Pistons will have their chance to steal it. It’s also worth checking the status of Andrew Nembhard, as it’s a big blow for the Pacers if he can’t go. The Pistons have seen 13 of their 23 wins come on the road. I’ll take a shot with the Pistons and the points.

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Spurs vs Pacers Prediction 1/25/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/spurs-vs-pacers-prediction-1-25-25-nba-picks-today/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:37:42 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539241 The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs meet Saturday in NBA action at the Accor Arena. Here’s a Spurs vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Pacers Pick. Indiana Pacers Betting Preview The Indiana Pacers beat the 76ers, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Pistons, Hawks, and Jazz next. The …

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The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs meet Saturday in NBA action at the Accor Arena. Here’s a Spurs vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the 76ers, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Pistons, Hawks, and Jazz next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Heat, beat the Pacers, and then play the Clippers, Bucks, and Heat next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.8 points and 3.1 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

  • The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Pacers and Spurs.
  • The Pacers have lost each of their last four games against Spurs teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents following a win.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pacers have won 17 of their last 18 games as favorites after losing as favorites.
  • The Spurs have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
  • The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites after losing as favorites.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

  • Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (4.0) this season.
  • Chris Paul ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.1) this season.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

  • Tyrese Haliburton ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.8) this season.
  • Myles Turner ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.0).
  • The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.0).
  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (461) this season.
  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.5) this season.

Spurs vs Pacers Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson or James Wiseman.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix.

Spurs vs Pacers Prediction

It’s just one game, and the Indiana Pacers are still 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. I still can’t get over allowing 140 points in regulation. Just when you thought the Pacers were turning the corner, they allowed 60 percent shooting from the field. The San Antonio Spurs are the crowd favorite in France for obvious reasons, and Wembanyama went crazy his first time out in a 30-point triple-double. While you’d expect a better effort from the Pacers in the second meeting, I still can’t get over that blowout on Thursday. The value is with the Spurs and the free bucket. I’ll take it.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Pacers vs. Spurs 1/25/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-pacers-spurs-1-25-25/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:55:25 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539192 Tomorrow afternoon, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest. …

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Tomorrow afternoon, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow afternoon’s Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $12,600

Center Victor Wembanyama has been a standout performer for the San Antonio Spurs this season. Having stated that, how has the talented young center played from a statistical standpoint? Let’s examine Wembanyama’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 37 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a robust 54.7 Draftking points a game.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did Wembanyama perform in the game? In the San Antonio Spurs dominating 140-110 win over the Indiana Pacers two days ago, Wembanyama played exceptionally well. In the San Antonio Spurs victory over the Pacers, Victor Wembanyama accumulated 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, five blocks and one steal.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Spurs win over the Pacers, Wembanyama tallied a massive 66.3 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, Victor Wembanyama is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Stephon Castle, Guard, San Antonio Spurs $5,200

In addition to center Victor Wembanyama, rookie guard Stephon Castle has been a key contributor to the San Antonio Spurs offense this season. Let’s review Castle’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 41 games that guard Stephon Castle has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Castle has averaged a respectable 11.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Pascal Siakam., Power Forward (Indiana Pacers) $8,600: Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $9,200: Harrison Barnes, Small Forward (San Antonio Spurs) $5,000: Chris Paul, Point Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $7,400.

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Pacers vs Spurs Prediction 1/23/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/pacers-vs-spurs-prediction-1-23-25-nba-picks-today/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:20:10 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539064 The San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Accor Arena. Here’s a Pacers vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Spurs Pick. San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Grizzlies and Heat, and then play the Clippers, Bucks, and Heat next. …

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The San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Accor Arena. Here’s a Pacers vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Grizzlies and Heat, and then play the Clippers, Bucks, and Heat next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.8 points and 3.1 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Pistons and 76ers, and they play the Pistons, Hawks, and Jazz next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The Pacers have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Spurs have lost each of their last 12 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.
  • The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pacers.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

  • The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Spurs and Pacers.
  • The Pacers have lost 13 of their last 25 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Spurs and Pacers.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (448) this season.
  • The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.4) this season.
  • The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.9).
  • The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.1).

Pacers vs Spurs Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson or James Wiseman.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Jeremy Sochan and Riley Minix.

Pacers vs Spurs Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs continued to compete, and there was a period where they looked like they were turning the corner. The problem is the Spurs have lost seven of their last 10 games and have failed to cover six of those contests. At some, point, the Spurs need to start finishing games and cashing tickets. The Indiana Pacers are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they’re 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. I know the French crowd is going to be behind Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will want to win for him, but we’re being asked to lay a single bucket with the team in much better form. I’ll gladly lay the bucket with the Pacers in France.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Spurs vs. Pacers 1/23/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-spurs-pacers-1-23-25/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:33:19 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539040 The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest. Draftkings Single …

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The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this tomorrow’s San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $13,000

Talented San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has quickly ascended to be one of the best players in the NBA. Havig stated that, how has the gifted young center played from a statistical standpoint this season? Let’s review Wembanyama’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 36 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a robust 54.4 Draftking points a game.

More recently, In the Memphis Grizzlies 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs two days ago, Wembanyama played rather well. Let me be more specific. In the Grizzlies victory over the San Antonio Spurs, center Victor Wembanyama accumulated 13 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, eight blocks and two steals.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Grizzlies win over the Spurs, Wembanyama tallied 53.5 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my opinion, Victor Wembanyama is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Pascal Siakam, Forward, Indiana Pacers $9,400

In the 43 games that Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Siakam is averaging an impressive 36.8 Draftkings points a game.

Last month, in the Indiana Pacers 123-114 win over the Boston Celtics, Pascal Siakam played rather well. Siakam accumulated 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Celtics.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Boston Celtics just mentioned, forward Pascal Siakam compiled 43.5 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this game (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $9,800: Chris Paul, Point Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $8,200: Stephon Castle, Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $5,600.

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Pacers vs 76ers Prediction 1/18/25 NBA Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/pacers-vs-76ers-prediction-1-18-25-nba-picks-today/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:26:27 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7538657 The Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs 76ers Pick. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Thunder and Knicks, and they play the Bucks, Nuggets, and Cavs next. The Philadelphia 76ers …

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Thunder and Knicks, and they play the Bucks, Nuggets, and Cavs next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26 points and 5.8 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Pistons, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Spurs, Pistons, and Hawks next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

  • The 76ers have lost each of their last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a home loss.
  • The Pacers have won each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Pacers’ last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
  • The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

  • The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the 76ers and Pacers.
  • The Pacers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pacers’ last seven games as favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of the 76ers’ last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse has gone OVER the total points line.

Pacers vs 76ers Injury Report

The 76ers will be without KJ Martin, Caleb Martin, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, Andrew Drummond, and Jared McCain. Guerschon Yabusele and Paul George are questionable.

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson or James Wiseman.

Pacers vs 76ers Prediction

The 76ers have half their rotation on the injury report, and they’re 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. It’s hard to get behind the 76ers with confidence given the constant lineup changes and there’s no rhythm on the court. The Indiana Pacers have gotten healthier over the last few weeks, and it’s not a coincidence they’re 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. Form and injury-wise, the Pacers and 76ers are heading in completely different directions. The only pick in this spot has to be the Pacers in a comfortable home win. I’ll lay the points with the home team.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Pacers vs. Pistons 1/16/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-pacers-pistons-nba/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:50:30 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7538449 The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest. Draftkings Single Game …

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The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $12,200

Point guard Cade Cunningham has been a standout performer for the Detroit Pistons this season. With that said, how has Cunningham played from a statistical perspective in the 2024 NBA regular season?

In the 36 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Cunningham has averaged an impressive 24.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 36 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons this season, Cunningham is averaging 50.6 Draftkings points a game. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

More recently, in the Detroit Pistons thrilling 124-119 win over the New York Knicks three days ago, Cunningham played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Cunningham tallied 36 points, two rebounds, four assists and one steal in the Detroit Pistons victory over the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham is the most likely candidate to score the highest DraftKings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. Consequently, I am selecting Cade Cunningham at the captain spot in tonight’s one game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Pascal Siakam, Forward, Indiana Pacers $9,000

In the 41 games that Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Siakam is averaging an impressive 36.8 Draftkings points a game.

Last month, in the Indiana Pacers 123-114 win over the Boston Celtics, Pascal Siakam played rather well. Siakam accumulated 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Celtics.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Boston Celtics just mentioned, forward Pascal Siakam compiled 43.5 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well this evening (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,200: Tobias Harris, Forward (Detroit Pistons) $8,000.

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