The Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings have each won five games in their last 10 matchups since December 2018. However, Sacramento will be looking to break a tough streak of three consecutive home losses as they prepare to face the Pacers, who are currently on a strong run of three straight road wins.
Matchup Details:
Teams: Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings
Records: Indiana 1315, Sacramento 1316
Date & Time: Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
TV Broadcast: FanDuel SN Indiana
Streaming: Available on fuboTV (Free Trial, regional restrictions may apply)
Tickets: Starting at $33.33
The Kings are coming off a narrow 103-99 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a game where they were favored but fell short. Despite the loss, individual performances from De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis stood out. Fox scored 31 points, shooting an impressive 12for17 from the field, and contributed seven assists and five rebounds. Sabonis posted a doubledouble, finishing with 19 points and 19 rebounds. Fox's 30point performance marked his third consecutive game scoring at least 30 points.
On the other hand, the Pacers are riding a wave of success, having recently defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-111. It was a collective effort by Indiana, with standout performances from Pascal Siakam, who recorded a doubledouble of 25 points and 18 rebounds. The Pacers also showcased their teamoriented approach, posting 30 assists in the game, continuing a trend where they have accumulated at least 30 assists in three straight contests.
With the Kings struggling at home, their current record stands at 1316. The Pacers, however, have been on a strong run, winning four of their last five games and improving their record to 1315.
Betting Odds & Predictions:
The Kings are favored in this matchup, with a slight 2point spread over the Pacers. Initially, the Kings were a 3.5point favorite, but the line has moved slightly against them. The over/under for this game is set at 236 points.
Sacramento has been the favorite in their last six games, but they’ve only covered the spread in two of those matchups. In the teams’ most recent encounter, Sacramento defeated the Pacers 133122 in February 2024. Will the Kings repeat their success, or will Indiana come up with a strategy to come out on top this time?
Series History:
Feb 02, 2024: Sacramento 133 vs. Indiana 122
Jan 18, 2024: Indiana 126 vs. Sacramento 121
Feb 03, 2023: Indiana 107 vs. Sacramento 104
Nov 30, 2022: Sacramento 137 vs. Indiana 114
Mar 23, 2022: Sacramento 110 vs. Indiana 109
Nov 07, 2021: Indiana 94 vs. Sacramento 91
May 05, 2021: Sacramento 104 vs. Indiana 93
Jan 11, 2021: Sacramento 127 vs. Indiana 122
Dec 20, 2019: Indiana 119 vs. Sacramento 105
Dec 08, 2018: Indiana 107 vs. Sacramento 97
Summary:
As both teams are looking to improve their current standings, this game presents an opportunity for the Kings to get back on track after a disappointing home stretch. Meanwhile, the Pacers will aim to extend their winning streak, powered by solid team play and the efforts of star players like Siakam. With both teams in need of a win, this matchup is sure to be an exciting one.
