Pacers vs. Clippers: Game Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds
The Indiana Pacers (28-21) travel to Los Angeles for a two-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers (28-22) on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The game tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and will be televised on FanDuel Sports Network.
After a four-game winning streak, the Pacers struggled in Tuesday night’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, shooting just 22.7% from three and losing the rebounding battle. Meanwhile, the Clippers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Lakers, with James Harden and Kawhi Leonard underperforming. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue expressed his frustration, stating, “The last three games have really pissed me off.”
Here’s everything you need to know about this matchup, including betting odds, expert picks, injury updates, and projected lineups.
Pacers vs. Clippers: Betting Odds (via BetMGM)
✔ Spread: Clippers -3.5
✔ Over/Under: 228.5 total points
✔ Moneyline: Pacers +125 | Clippers -155
✔ ESPN Matchup Predictor: Clippers 60.1% chance to win
Expert Prediction & Pick
✔ Dustin Dopirak (IndyStar): Pacers 116, Clippers 109
- The Pacers will have a chance to regroup after the trade deadline and should be better rested.
- The Clippers have been inconsistent, losing to Toronto and the Lakers but beating Milwaukee and the Lakers in previous matchups.
- Indiana’s shooting struggles could be a problem, but if Kawhi and Harden continue to underperform, the Pacers could steal a win.
📌 Best Bet: Pacers +3.5
Pacers vs. Clippers: Injury Report
🔴 Pacers:
- Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) – Out
- James Wiseman (Achilles) – Out
🔵 Clippers:
- Cam Christie (ankle) – Questionable
Projected Starting Lineups
Indiana Pacers
✔ Pascal Siakam (20.4 PPG, 40.3% 3PT, 7.3 RPG)
✔ Tyrese Haliburton (17.9 PPG, 36.6% 3PT, 8.5 APG)
✔ Bennedict Mathurin (16.2 PPG, 35.7% 3PT, 5.7 RPG)
✔ Myles Turner (15.4 PPG, 40.2% 3PT, 6.7 RPG, 1.8 BPG)
✔ Andrew Nembhard (11.1 PPG, 5.2 APG)
Los Angeles Clippers
✔ Norman Powell (24.0 PPG, 43.4% 3PT, 1.3 SPG)
✔ James Harden (21.3 PPG, 8.4 APG, 5.7 RPG)
✔ Kawhi Leonard (15.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG)
✔ Derrick Jones Jr. (10.4 PPG, 36.6% 3PT)
✔ Ivica Zubac (15.1 PPG, 12.6 RPG)
How to Watch Pacers vs. Clippers
📺 TV Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
🎙 Announcers:
- Chris Denari (play-by-play)
- Quinn Buckner (analysis)
- Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporting)
📡 Live Stream Options:
- FuboTV (FanDuel Sports Network, ESPN)
- Sling TV (TNT coverage)
Final Thoughts
The Pacers and Clippers are both inconsistent but talented teams with something to prove. Indiana’s poor shooting and rebounding issues are concerns, but if Tyrese Haliburton bounces back and the Clippers remain sluggish, the Pacers could cover the spread or even pull off an upset.
📌 Best Bets:
✔ Pacers +3.5
✔ Under 228.5 total points
Will the Pacers snap their Los Angeles losing streak, or will the Clippers rebound from their Lakers loss? Tune in to find out!
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