Los Angeles Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers Free Prediction 02/07/19

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The Los Angeles Clippers (30-25) will travel to Bankers Life Fieldhouse to challenge the Indiana Pacers (35-19). The game will air on Fox Sports Midwest – Indiana at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers Betting Odds

Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Pacers (2.5-point underdogs) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136-94, while the Clippers (3.5-point underdog) beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-115. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Indiana game finished 11 points over the projected point total of 219, while the Los Angeles game finished 8.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5.

Los Angeles’ 0.586 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Charlotte, who had a mark of 0.500. The Clippers’ mark was above their season average of 0.523. Indiana, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.2 (above their season average of 22.3) and a turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 12.3). Los Angeles had marks of 9.1 and 18.0, respectively, for those same stats. Indiana rallied around Thaddeus Young, who finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Tobias Harris played a key role for Los Angeles with 34 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

The Pacers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Indiana won 111-104. Indiana’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Los Angeles. The Pacers had a rate of 0.186, while the Clippers posted a mark of 0.134. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

A little over half of the Clippers’ games have finished over the total. Los Angeles heads into the contest with records of 30-25 straight up (SU) and 30-25 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Pacers’ 54 games, 31 have finished under the total. Moreover, Indiana owns records of 35-19 SU and 26-27-1 ATS.

The Clippers’ Lou Williams has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 23 points,7.4 assists,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Young has averaged 13 points,7.6 rebounds,4.2 assists during that same time frame for the Pacers.

A focal point for the Los Angeles offense is getting to the free throw line. The Clippers rank first in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.255), but Indiana is among the best in the NBA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking fourth by yielding a FTA rate of 0.182).

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers ATS Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Pacers rank eighth in assists per game (26.1) while the Clippers rank 11th in assists allowed per game (23.9).
  • Indiana ranks third in steals per game (8.9) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (6.2).
  • The Pacers rank fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.8) while the Clippers rank 24th (50.5).
  • Indiana ranks seventh in second chance points allowed per game (12.4) while Los Angeles ranks 25th (14.3).
  • Indiana ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (5.2) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (6.0).
  • The Pacers rank third in points off turnovers per game (19.9) while the Clippers rank 27th (14.8).
  • The Pacers average 15.1 fast break points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 24th in fast break points allowed per game (14.8).
  • Indiana ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Los Angeles ranks last (24.9).
  • Indiana ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (42.9) while Los Angeles ranks 24th (46.0).
  • Los Angeles is 6-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Indiana is 18-3.
  • The Clippers are 30-18 when they score over 100 points, while the Pacers are 31-10.
  • Indiana is 14-12 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 16-12 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 16 of the Clippers’ 28 road games, while 18 of the Pacers’ 26 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Los Angeles and Indiana are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Clippers have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Pacers have 4 unders and 1 over
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 113.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 116.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
  • The Pacers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 4.9 for the season.