The San Antonio Spurs (19-22) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (24-19) on Thursday, January 23rd. This game will be played at Accor Arena in Paris and televised on NBA. The Pacers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Spurs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Spurs. Tip-off is set for 2:00 ET.

Spurs vs Pacers

The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Spurs fell to 19-22 on the season after a 128-107 road loss to the Heat on Sunday. San Antonio entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but were unable to cover the spread, losing by 21 points. The total score of 235 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 219.5 by 15.5 points.

San Antonio started strong, leading 30-20 after the 1st quarter. However, the Heat took control with an 11-0 run, and the Spurs managed just 11 points in the 2nd quarter. Miami extended their lead by outscoring the Spurs 46-27 in the 3rd quarter, and although San Antonio won the 4th quarter 39-36, they couldn’t overcome the 92-68 deficit they faced entering the final period.

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 115-102 win over the 76ers on Saturday, the Pacers improved to 24-19 for the season. Indiana, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread at home, while the total points of 217 fell short of the 224.5 O/U line.

After an 11-0 run by the 76ers put them ahead 72-57, the Pacers responded by outscoring Philadelphia 58-30 the rest of the way, including a strong 4th quarter where they held the 76ers to 22 points.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

In the Spurs’ 128-107 loss to the Heat, Devin Vassell led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 threes at 40% efficiency. Victor Wembanyama added 21 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 37.5% from deep.

San Antonio made 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc, while their overall field goal percentage was 45.1%. Vassell scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Wembanyama added 11 in the 1st and 7 more in the 4th.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

In their win over the 76ers, the Pacers shot 53% from the field, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 32.4% and making just 11 threes. Pascal Siakam led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Myles Turner added 18 points and 11 boards, connecting on 2 threes at a 40% rate.

Siakam scored 10 of his points in the 4th quarter, and Turner also added 10 in the final period. Ben Sheppard and Thomas Bryant each contributed 12 points, with Sheppard scoring 6 in the 4th, and Aaron Nesmith added 9 of his 12 points in the opening quarter.

Spurs Team Defense

The Spurs’ defense started strong, allowing just 20 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 46 points, and allowed 36 more in the 4th, leading to a 128-107 loss to the Heat. San Antonio couldn’t contain Miami’s shooting, as the Heat hit 52% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat connected on 18 threes at a 54% clip. The Spurs sent Miami to the line 10 times, where they made all their free throws. San Antonio finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 5 blocks.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Spurs started strong, giving up just 20 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd. However, things fell apart in the 3rd, where they allowed 46 points, and they couldn’t recover in the 4th, giving up 36 points. Overall, they allowed the Heat to shoot 52% from the field.

San Antonio struggled to defend the three, as Miami hit 18 threes at a 54% clip. The Heat also went 10/10 from the free-throw line. The Spurs finished with 31 defensive rebounds, but they allowed 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.

Spurs vs Pacers Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
• Indiana has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 97. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
• As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

Spurs vs Pacers Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +3, we recommend going with the Spurs on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 229.5, and our model projects the Spurs and Pacers to reach a combined total of 278 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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