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Sacramento vs. Indiana. NBA Match Prediction
On December 23, Sacramento will meet Indiana at their home arena. For both teams, the match will be an important stage in the fight to improve their positions in the conferences. Who will be stronger in this intriguing confrontation? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Sacramento Kings
USACurrent form
The Kings continue to look for a way out of a game slump that has led to three straight losses. The team was unable to cope with Denver (129:130) and lost twice to the Lakers (100:113 and 99:103). Despite this, the efforts of De'Aaron Fox, who scored 31 points in the last game, and the stable play of Domantas Sabonis give hope.
Sacramento finds itself in a situation where winning is vital. The team has the potential to succeed, but it needs to play its best basketball in front of its fans. The next game against a form-bound Indiana will be a serious test.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Kings are approaching the confrontation with an optimal lineup.
Interesting facts for betting
The Kings have gone three games without a win at home.
Projected lineup: DeRozan - Murray, Sabonis - Monk, Fox.
Indiana Pacers
USACurrent form
The Pacers are in good shape and have moved closer to the seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The team has won three games in a row, beating Philadelphia (121:107), New Orleans (119:104) and Phoenix (111:120). Coach Rick Carlisle has found a balance between attack and defense, which has allowed the team to demonstrate stable results.
Team leaders like Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner are playing with confidence, and that has a positive effect on the overall condition of the team. The match against a motivated Sacramento will be a good test for the Pacers.
Disqualifications and injuries
Isaiah Jackson, Aaron Nesmith and James Wiseman are out next game with injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pacers have won four of their last five matches.
Probable lineup: Siakim - Mathurin, Turner - Nembhard, Haliburton.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Indiana win
The Pacers have won in the first quarter in 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
1.85Bet 1st quarter: total under 58 points
Only 2 of the 5 head-to-head games saw more than 58 points scored in the first quarter.
1.94Tip and bets
Indiana has improved in recent games, and a three-game winning streak is giving the team confidence. However, playing on the road against Sacramento is always a tough task. The Kings desperately need a win to stop their losing streak and get back into the playoff picture.
Sacramento has a good record against the Pacers in head-to-head games, which gives them an extra edge. We think the home team will put on a quality performance and be able to win.
Our prediction is a Sacramento win with overtime at 1.80
Bet on total
Both teams are capable of playing productive basketball. Sacramento will do everything to win, and Indiana is also set for active actions. We expect the total to be broken due to the high motivation of both sides.
Forecast - total over 233.5 points for 1.66
Bet on statistics
The home arena and the support of the stands should help Sacramento to show itself in attack. The Kings will try to act aggressively and use their opportunities to the maximum. We assume that the hosts will break the individual total.
Forecast - Sacramento individual total over 118.5 points for 1.90
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