Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have won three games in a row and remain in the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference heading into a winnable matchup against the tanking Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n
Both of these teams played on Wednesday night, but only one came away with a win, as the Clips blew out the Toronto Raptors in L.A.. Meanwhile, the Pacers faced the other Los Angeles team \u2013 the Lakers \u2013 and fell victim to a 43-point game from MVP candidate Luka Doncic.<\/p>\n
Indiana has played many rotation players \u2013 like Pascal Siakam \u2013 in a few recent games, but it is still 1-9 in its last 10 games and in dead last in the Eastern Conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Pacers, Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets are in a mad dash for the worst record in the NBA, and the Clippers would love to get a stress-free win on Friday as they look to secure a top-eight spot in the West.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at the betting odds, a player prop target and my prediction for Friday\u2019s contest.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clippers vs. Pacers Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Spread<\/p>\n Clippers -9.5 (-115)Pacers +9.5 (-105)<\/p>\n Moneyline<\/p>\n Clippers: -455Pacers: +350<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 235.5 (Over -110\/Under -110)Clippers vs. Pacers How to WatchDate: Friday, March 27Time: 7:00 p.m. ESTVenue: Gainbridge FieldhouseHow to Watch (TV): FanDuel Sports Network (Local)Clippers record: 37-36Pacers record: 16-57Clippers vs. Pacers Injury ReportsClippers Injury ReportBradley Beal \u2013 outYanic Konan Niederhauser \u2013 outJordan Miller \u2013 questionablePacers Injury ReportJohnny Furphy \u2013 outIvica Zubac \u2013 outTyrese Haliburton \u2013 outAaron Nesmith \u2013 probableJalen Slawson \u2013 doubtfulObi Toppin \u2013 questionableClippers vs. Pacers Best NBA Prop Bets<\/p>\n Note: These player prop picks were made before odds were released and are based on past player performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Clippers Best NBA Prop BetDarius Garland OVER 3-Pointers Made<\/p>\n The Pacers have allowed the second-fewest 3-pointers per game in the NBA this season, but their 3-point defense has taken a massive step back in recent weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n After sitting in the top three in the NBA in opponent 3-point defense for a good chunk of the season, Indy has fallen to 12th in the league. Over the last 15 games, the Pacers are 21st in opponent 3s made per game and 26th in opponent 3-point percentage.<\/p>\n That sets up well for Clippers guard Darius Garland, who has shot the lights out since being traded to L.A. Garland is averaging 3.9 made 3-pointers on 7.6 attempts per game (51.2 percent) in a Clippers uniform.\u00a0<\/p>\n He\u2019s also made at least three shots from deep in eight of his 11 games, including eight of nine games since being moved into the starting lineup. He\u2019s a must bet against this struggling Indy defense.\u00a0<\/p>\n Clippers vs. Pacers Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n The Pacers are in a full tank mode at this point in the regular season, but they are 17-12 against the spread as home underdogs and covered against the Lakers in Wednesday night\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n The Clippers (5-9 against the spread as road favorites) have turned things around recently with three straight wins, but they had a four-game skid with losses to Sacramento and New Orleans (twice) earlier in the month.\u00a0<\/p>\n While the Pacers have the worst offensive rating in the NBA on the road, they\u2019re actually 26th in offensive rating at home and have a net rating of just -5.4 in those games.<\/p>\n As long as Pascal Siakam plays (Indiana is 1-14 without him with a ton of blowout losses), Indy is competent enough to at least hang around in this game.<\/p>\n Plus, the Clippers have been pretty shaky when favored this season, going 17-22 against the spread.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: Pacers +9.5 (-105 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). 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