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Darius Garland will be looking to help the Los Angeles Clippers extend their win streak to four tonight as they take on the Indiana Pacers.
The guard has been highly productive since coming over in a trade, and my Clippers vs. Pacers are eyeing him to cook.
Read more in my NBA picks for Friday, March 27.
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Clippers vs Pacers predictionClippers vs Pacers best bet: Darius Garland Over 18.5 points (-112)
Darius Garland has been a terrific addition to the Los Angeles Clippers after joining the organization via the James Harden trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 11 games with Los Angeles, he’s averaging 21.1 PPG.
The Vanderbilt product has cashed the Over in four of his last six contests, and he just erupted for 24 points on Wednesday as the Clippers destroyed the Toronto Raptors. Garland also went off for 41 points last weekend in an overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
The 26-year-old has hit the Over in points in seven of 11 appearances in March, and he has a history of success in 2025-26 against the Indiana Pacers. Across three meetings, Garland is averaging 20.3 points per contest.
The confidence is high right now for Garland, and the Pacers allow over 26 PPG to point guards. He should be able to have another standout evening.
Expect Garland to score the rock at a high level.
Clippers vs Pacers same-game parlay
The Clippers smacked the Pacers 130-107 earlier this season, and they’ve covered tonight’s spread in back-to-back games.
This is a revenge game for Bennedict Mathurin, who began his career with Indiana before they traded him last month.
The Canadian has cashed the Over in points in six of his last seven, and he’s averaging 20.1 PPG in 20 appearances for the Clippers off the bench.
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Clippers vs Pacers SGP
Darius Garland Over 18.5 points
Bennedict Mathurin Over 19.5 points
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Garland is also a fantastic playmaker, and he’s arguably the Clippers’ top facilitator. He’s averaging 6.9 dimes overall this season, and 6.8 with Los Angeles.
He’s averaged 7.0 dimes against the Pacers, and Garland has cashed the Over in two of his last five. Indiana is allowing 8.6 assists per game to point guards.
Kawhi Leonard is averaging 2.6 makes on 6.9 attempts from deep for a 38.4% clip. The veteran has cashed the Over in three of his last four from three-point land, and he’s hit the Over in back-to-back road contests.
Clippers vs Pacers SGP
Bennedict Mathurin Over 19.5 points
Darius Garland Over 7.5 assists
Kawhi Leonard Over 2.5 threes
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Clippers vs Pacers odds
Spread: Clippers -9.5 | Pacers +9.5
Moneyline: Clippers -435 | Pacers +340
Over/Under: Over 235.5 | Under 235.5
Clippers vs Pacers betting trend to know
The LA Clippers have covered the Spread in 33 of their last 50 games (+14.30 Units / 26% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Pacers.
How to watch Clippers vs Pacers
Location
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Date
Friday, March 27, 2026
Tip-off
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN SoCal, FDSN Indiana
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