The Indiana Pacers now sit at 18-33. They will take on the LA Clippers after a big loss to the Dallas Mavericks Saturday in Rick Carlisle’s first game against his former team.
Chris Duarte and Domantas Sabonis were both able to play after each twisting their ankles in recent games. Domantas Sabonis posted another double-double, scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds in the loss.
The Pacers recently played the Clippers earlier this month, which resulted in a 139-133 loss. Myles Turner did not play in that game.
The last time the two teams faced, Caris LeVert and Chris Duarte led the team in scoring with 26 and 24 point performances.
Indiana may be without Myles Turner and Goga Bitadze yet again who are battling foot injuries. The team has the perfect chance to get Isaiah Jackson more minutes in this contest.
Domantas Sabonis is OUT tonight and has entered the league’s health and safety protocols.
Pacers vs Clippers Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from WynnBET (sign up with this link) have the Pacers as -2.0 favorites on the road against the Clippers. Indiana stands as a -130 moneyline favorite while LAC is currently a +110 moneyline underdog.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 221.5. The oddsmakers are anticipating a high-scoring affair.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Justin Holiday
PF: Torrey Craig
C: Domantas Sabonis
SG: Chris Duarte
PG: Caris LeVert
Injury Report
Pacers: Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Myles Turner (foot) are still listed as out. Meanwhile, TJ McConnell (wrist) and TJ Warren (foot) remain without a timetable to return. Oshae Brissett and Goga Bitadze are questionable. Domantas Sabonis – Out, health and safety protocols.
LA Clippers: Nicolas Batum – questionable (sore lower back), Paul George – out (right elbow ulnar collateral ligament tear), Keon Johnson – out (G League assignment), Kawhi Leonard – out (right knee ACL injury recovery), Jason Preston – out (right foot injury recovery), Ivica Zubac – Questionable Injury/Illness – Right Calf; Sore.
Indiana Pacers vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Pacers have struggled recently with the lack of depth in their current center rotations. With the return of Domatas Sabonis, Indiana will be better equipped against this Clippers roster.
Caris LeVert and Chris Duarte led the Pacers in scoring in the last matchup between these two teams and they will need it again along with a much better defensive performance for a chance at victory.
The Clippers are struggling with injuries themselves, haven’t had their two best players for most of the season. Nicolas Batum led the Clippers in the last meeting scoring 32 points in the second half.
He went 11-for-13 from the field and 7-for-9 from 3-point range over the final two quarters. The Pacers will have to do a better job on the defensive end.
Pacers 111, Clippers 119
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What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?
Wednesday’s contest will air on Bally Sports Indiana (Indianapolis) and Bally Sports SoCal – will tip-off at 7 PM ET.
Pacers Next Game and Schedule
The Indiana Pacers will remain at home to take on the last-place Orlando Magic (11-40). The Magic are coming off a victory against the Dallas Mavericks and are on a two-game win streak.
Feb. 04 vs Chicago
Feb. 06 at Cleveland
Feb. 08 at Atlanta
Feb. 11 vs Cleveland