Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs Preview
Where: AT&T Center – San Antonio, TX
When: Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 8:30 PM ET
Line: Indiana Pacers (+10.5) at San Antonio Spurs (-10.5); total: 208.5 – view all NBA lines
Writer’s Pick: San Antonio Spurs (-10.5)
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Betting on the Indiana Pacers (31-29)
The Indiana Pacers got a much-needed win last time out as they took down the Houston Rockets on the road, 117-108. The Pacers had previously gone on a disastrous skid which saw them go 1-7 in their last eight games. However, they are still up in 6th in the East standings despite that poor stretch.
With Paul George (15 points, 5-16 FG) struggling, Jeff Teague and the rest of the Pacers guards came to the rescue against the Rockets. Teague had a team-high 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Meanwhile, Monta Ellis and Rodney Stuckey combined for 29 points, 13 boards, and 11 assists off the Pacers bench.
You’d expect George to bounce back from his off-night and get up for this game against San Antonio. George had 27 points as the Pacers gave the Spurs all they could handle in Indiana. However, it’s hard to count on consistent production from that Pacers bench, which has been up-and-down all season long.
Indiana has also not been dependable on the road this season. They’re just 10-19 outside of the Hoosier state, and are 8-12 (9-11 ATS) in their last 20 games.
Betting on the San Antonio Spurs (45-13)
The San Antonio Spurs have had two days off following the conclusion of a very successful rodeo road trip. They went 6-2 during that eight-game trip, but went just 4-4 against the spread. After missing the first game of that road trip against Memphis, Kawhi Leonard made amends by averaging 28.6 points during the next seven games. That includes a 32-point performance against the Pacers.
The Spurs could be shorthanded against the Pacers as Tony Parker is dealing with a bruised thigh. San Antonio should have more than enough depth to make up for Parker’s absence, though, especially with the return of Pau Gasol. The Spanish big man has shown no signs of rust from his long layoff due to a broken arm, as he’s averaged 16 points and 9 rebounds over his first two games back.
After that long road trip, the Spurs are now set to go back home, where they have been pretty dominant over the last three months. They’re 17-3 (12-8 ATS) in their last 20 home games. Speaking of home dominance, they’re home record against the Pacers has been outstanding as well. San Antonio has won 16 of their last 18 home games against Indiana, although they’re only 11-7 ATS.
Writer’s Prediction
The inconsistent Pacers once again fall on the road as the Spurs (-10.5) pick up the 110-95 home win.
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