The San Antonio Spurs will face off against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis this Friday. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Spurs enter the matchup with a record of 24 wins and 9 losses, while the Pacers are struggling at 6 wins and 28 losses.
Recent Performance and Trends
San Antonio recently ended a two-game losing streak with a thrilling 134-132 victory against the New York Knicks. In that game, forward Julian Champagnie scored a remarkable 36 points, shooting 11-for-17 from three-point range. Victor Wembanyama contributed 31 points and 13 rebounds but will not play on Friday due to a knee injury.
In contrast, Indiana is on a 10-game losing streak after a narrow 112-110 defeat to the Orlando Magic. The loss came despite covering as a 4.5-point home underdog. Forward Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points while rookie Bennedict Mathurin added 23 points. However, the team continues to struggle for consistent scoring.
Matchup Odds
- Moneyline: Spurs -235, Pacers +190
- Against the Spread: Spurs -6.5, Pacers +6.5
- Over/Under: 237.5
As of the latest updates, several key players will be missing from both teams:
Injury Report
- Spurs:
- Victor Wembanyama (knee) – Out
- Devin Vassell (adductor) – Out
- Pacers:
- Tyrese Haliburton (achilles) – Out
- Isaiah Jackson (concussion) – Out
- T.J. McConnell (hamstring) – Probable
- Obi Toppin (foot) – Out
Predictions and Expert Picks
Despite losing Wembanyama, who averages 24.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, experts project a close contest. The prediction favors the Spurs to win, with a final score of 122-117. However, given their recent struggles, it’s suggested to lean towards the Pacers +6.5.
Both teams have shown offensive potential, with the Pacers scoring 116 or more points in three of their last four games. They allow a high number of points, which may lead to an OVER on the total points of 237.5.
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