Pacers vs Warriors Prediction, Odds, Picks: Pacers +5.5 Among Best Bets Dec 23

There is a good chance trends could decide this matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors. Let’s take a look at some odds and find the best NBA game predictions to bet tonight.

Pacers vs Warriors Game Information

• Game: Indiana Pacers (14-15) vs Golden State Warriors (15-12)
• Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
• Day/Time: Monday, Dec. 23, 10:00 p.m. ET
• Pacers vs Warriors Live Stream: Prime Video

Find the latest Pacers vs Warriors betting trends here.

2 Bets for Pacers vs Warriors: Best ATS and Over/Under Picks

1. Indiana Pacers ATS +5.5

Last season, the Pacers had one of the most potent offenses in league history. At 121, they had the second-best offensive rating in 2023-24, which also happened to be the second-best all-time. That was a big reason the Pacers reached the Eastern Conference Finals.

However, the offense has seen a massive drop off this season. The Pacers offensive rating this season is 113.7, which is ranked 12th. That has been a big reason for their record, with the Pacers’ defense also not seeing much improvement, ranked 23rd in defensive rating compared to 24th from 2024-25. That has led to NBA expert picks souring on them.

Pacers guards tonight:

18 AST
2 TOV pic.twitter.com/CHGgDCfyCy

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 23, 2024

Despite that, the Pacers offense is trending upwards. They have won five of their last six games, and in every win, the Pacers have scored at least 119 points. In that span, the Pacers have averaged 120.5 points per game, the fourth most. Much of that has been by committee, with Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell pulling the strings as they did in the win over the Kings.

On the other side of this trend is the Warriors defense. While they started the season strong, the Warriors have slumped in the last 12 games. Part of the cause for their 3-9 record during that time is where the Warriors’ defense is trending, with a defensive rating of 114.7, ranked 21st. Yes, they held their own against a poor Timberwolves offense, but in the game before, they allowed 144 points to the Memphis Grizzlies. That is why the Pacers have a chance to cover in NBA spreads.

Best Bet: Pacers +5½ (-105)

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2. Pacers vs Warriors Over 229.5

From the Pacers’ perspective, the over makes a lot of sense. Right now, this team is hot offensively. It might have taken a while for them to get back into a groove offensively, but they seem to have found it.

Over the last six games, seven players are averaging double figures in points, while Haliburton and McConnell are getting back to being elite playmakers. They are combining for 15.8 assists per game during this stretch, compared to 12.9 on the season.

31 PTS | 10 AST | 1 DUB

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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 22, 2024

It is also hard to ignore the Warriors and what they bring offensively. It has been a slow season for them offensively, mainly because Stephen Curry averages 22.4 points per game. In the win over the Timberwolves, who have an excellent defense, Curry had 31 points and 10 assists.

If Curry continues to figure out his offense, that could do a lot to turn around the Warriors‘ slump. Plus, given what he just did to the Timberwolves defense, which has the fifth-best defensive rating, think what he can do to the Pacers, who are not even close to that. That is why NBA betting could side with the over, even with a high line.

Best Bet: Pacers vs Warriors Over 229.5

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