Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers ATS Prediction 12/09/19

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The Indiana Pacers (15-8) will be at home in Bankers Life Fieldhouse when they challenge the Los Angeles Clippers (17-7). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9, 2019, and will air on Fox Sports Midwest – Indiana.

Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers Betting Odds

The Clippers will be looking for similar success after beating the Washington Wizards in their last contest, 135-119, as 4.5-point underdogs. The Pacers, meanwhile, defeated the New York Knicks,104-103, but were not able to cover as 5.5-point favorites. The Los Angeles game went 19.5 points over the projected point total of 234.5, while the Indiana game went 2 points under the projected point total of 209.

Los Angeles played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 13.3) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 25.3). For those same stats, Washington was 11.4 and 18.2, respectively. Meanwhile, Indiana’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over New York. The Pacers had a rate of 0.553 (above their season average of 0.526), while the Knicks posted a mark of 0.458. Indiana was led by Domantas Sabonis, who contributed 19 points and 15 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard played well for Los Angeles, finishing with 34 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Clippers won the last game 115-109. One of Los Angeles’ largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, while Indiana went 17 times. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.

Of the Clippers’ 23 games with betting action, 14 have gone under the projected point total. Los Angeles holds records of 17-7 straight up (SU) and 11-11-1 against the spread (ATS).

Much like Los Angeles, Pacers games also have a tendency to finish under the total (56.5 percent). Further, Indiana is 15-8 SU and 11-10-2 ATS.

Conflicting styles will be on display in this contest. Los Angeles has preferred to play fast (sixth in possessions per game), while Indiana has been slower-paced (23rd in possessions per game).

Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers Odds Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Pacers, ATS Winner – Pacers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Pacers rank fifth in assists allowed per game (22.5) while the Clippers rank seventh (22.7).
  • Indiana ranks second in fast break points allowed per game (11.1) while Los Angeles ranks 24th (14.7).
  • The Clippers rank first in second chance points per game (15.6) while the Pacers rank 18th (12.3).
  • Los Angeles averages 49.3 points in the paint per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Indiana ranks 16th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.0).
  • Los Angeles averages 18.7 points off turnovers per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Indiana ranks 11th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.7).
  • The Clippers rank second in rebounds per game (48.8) while the Pacers rank 20th (44.1).
  • The Pacers rank ninth in blocks per game (5.4) while the Clippers rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
  • Indiana ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (31.4) while Los Angeles ranks 21st (34.8).
  • Los Angeles is 7-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Indiana is 4-1.
  • The Clippers are 15-3 when they reach the century mark, while the Pacers are 15-5.
  • Indiana is 5-4-2 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 2-7 ATS on the road.
  • The Clippers have 5 unders and 4 overs in 9 road games.
  • Of the Pacers’ 11 home games, they have 6 unders and 5 overs.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Los Angeles and Indiana have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The Pacers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Clippers are 2-3.
  • The Pacers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 118.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average).