Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Picks, Betting Odds, Injury Report, Trends, Stats

Injury-battling Indiana Pacers will travel to the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento to face the Sacramento Kings in an inter-conference encounter. The Kings have no injury reports going into this clash.

Our basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami has her best value pick for tonight’s Inter-Conference game, but if you want more from our experts, check out our Expert Insights section.

• Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Tip: Kings -7.5
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 4/10

• Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Picks
• Game Info
• Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Betting Lines
• Trends
• Sacramento Kings Stats & Form
• Indiana Pacers Stats & Form
• Injury Report
• Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Where to Watch
• Safer Gambling

Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Picks

The Indiana Pacers might face challenges in their upcoming game as several key players, including Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, and Bennedict Mathurin, are listed as questionable. On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings enter the game with no players on the injury report. In terms of the Kings’ performance as favourites, they have secured victory in 18 out of 29 contests where they were chosen as favourites, indicating a success rate of 62.1%. So with the injury crises of the Pacers, I will be backing the Kings to win and cover in this clash.

• Selection: Kings -7.5
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds available as of January 18th 2024. Odds may now differ.

Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 19th, 2024
• Time: 03:00 AM (UK time)
• Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Betting Lines

Odds available as of January 18th 2024. Odds may now differ.

Trends

• The Sacramento Kings have performed well when favoured, securing victories in 62.1% of the 29 contests in which they were chosen as favourites this season.
• The Kings rank eighth in the league as a scoring team, averaging 118.2 points per game (PPG).
• On the defensive end, the Indiana Pacers face challenges, ranking 28th in the league by allowing an average of 123.5 points per game.
• Indiana Pacers boast the highest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 125.6 PPG.
• The Pacers struggle in rebounding, ranking second-worst in the NBA with an average of 40.8 rebounds per game.
• The Pacers lead the NBA in assists, averaging 31 assists per game.

Sacramento Kings Stats & Form

The Sacramento Kings have experienced a mixed bag of results in their recent games, finishing a five-game road trip with wins against the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets but facing losses to the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks in overtime, and the Phoenix Suns.

In the game against the Suns, the Kings displayed an efficient offensive performance, shooting 50% from the field and connecting on 18 of 40 attempts from beyond the arc. Despite building a substantial lead, they ultimately lost in the final seconds as the Suns’ Kevin Durant secured the victory with game-winning free throws.

Looking at the season statistics, the Kings have been relatively solid on the offensive end, ranking 14th in the league with a field goal percentage of 47.6%. They have scored a total of 4,727 points for the campaign, averaging 118.2 points per game. Rebounding has been a notable strength, with the team grabbing an average of 43.7 boards per game.

Sacramento excels in ball movement, ranking 5th in the NBA with an average of 29.0 assists per game. However, turnovers have been a concern, with the team losing possession 13.6 times per contest. Defensively, the Kings face challenges, allowing opponents to shoot 48.6% from the floor, ranking 24th in the league in this category.

The Sacramento defence has given up an average of 117.8 points per game, placing them 21st in the league. While they force turnovers (14.1 per game), their opponents have found success shooting from the field. Additionally, the Kings have struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing a 39.2% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.

The Sacramento Kings are priced at 41.00 odds, in the NBA Winner Odds race, while De’Aaron Fox is priced at 50.00 odds in the NBA MVP Winner Odds race.

Indiana Pacers Stats & Form

The Indiana Pacers, with a current record of 23-17 for the season, have shown solid form with nine wins in their last 12 games. However, they are coming off a challenging defeat to the Utah Jazz, where they lost 132-105 on the road.

In the game against the Jazz, the Pacers struggled to find their offensive rhythm, shooting only 40 percent from the field and nine of 31 from beyond the arc. The team faced difficulties keeping up with the Jazz, resulting in one of their most significant losses of the season. Andrew Nembhard and Buddy Hield led the team in scoring with 14 points each, while Jalen Smith and Myles Turner contributed 12 points each.

Despite the recent setback, the Pacers boast impressive offensive statistics. They lead the NBA in scoring, averaging 125.6 points per game, and have a strong field goal percentage of 50.8%. Their proficiency from beyond the arc is notable, connecting on 38.1% of their three-point attempts.

Additionally, the Indiana Pacers lead the league with 1,241 total assists. On the defensive end, the Pacers force an average of 14.4 turnovers per game and draw 18.9 fouls. However, they struggle in limiting opponent three-point shooting, allowing a 38.0% success rate. Their points per game allowed (123.5) ranks 28th in the league, reflecting a challenge in defensive consistency.

The Pacers are giving up a high opponent shooting percentage of 50.2% and allowing an average of 42.8 rebounds per game. While they are effective in limiting assists, ranking 8th in the league in that category, improvements in defensive efficiency could contribute to more favourable outcomes.

The Indiana Pacers are priced at 151.00 odds in the NBA winner odds race, while Tyrese Haliburton gets 36.0 odds in the MVP candidate Odds List.

Injury Report

Kings:

• No injury report for the Kings.

Pacers:

• Tyrese Haliburton is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.
• Obi Toppin is questionable due to a calf injury.
• Aaron Nesmith is listed as questionable with a shin injury.
• Bennedict Mathurin is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.

Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers Where to Watch

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