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On Thursday evening, NBA fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between the Pacers vs Spurs. For the Pacers, a win is crucial if they hope to secure a spot in the Play-In zone. Meanwhile, the Spurs have only managed to secure two victories in their last 20 games, making them an underdog in this matchup.
Interestingly, this will be the second meeting between these two teams, with the first resulting in a victory for the Spurs. In October 2022, the Spurs, led by head coach Gregg Popovich, defeated the Pacers 137-134 in a thrilling game that saw Josh Richardson score an impressive 27 points. However, Richardson has since moved on to the New Orleans Pelicans, leaving a void in the Pacers’ roster.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Regular Season Game on March 1, 2023
- Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
- When: Thursday, March 2, 2023, 08:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Indiana Pacers
- Regular season record: 27-35.
Under the leadership of coach Rick Carlisle, the current state of the Pacers is far from ideal, as they struggle with inconsistency. In their last five games, they have suffered three defeats, and looking further back, they have only managed to secure four victories in their last 20 games.
However, in their recent matchup against the Orlando Magic, they managed to improve their performance and secure a decisive 121-108 victory on the road. Myles Turner led the charge, scoring an impressive 24 points in just 28 minutes of play. This win has positioned the franchise just two games behind the Washington Wizards, who currently occupy the coveted tenth place in the Eastern Conference.
Despite their recent struggles, the Pacers have a strong offense, averaging 115 points per game, making them the second most productive team in the Conference. In fact, only the Boston Celtics, who have been one of this season’s sensation teams, have scored more points on average than the Pacers.
Betting on the San Antonio Spurs
- Regular season record: 15-47.
The San Antonio Spurs are currently facing a challenging situation, with their hopes resting more on their opponents’ mistakes than their own strengths. The team’s dim prospects are largely due to the fact that their opponents have won 20 out of the 30 games played. Even worse, the situation is even more dire at the lhome level.
Head coach Gregg Popovich is currently navigating the worst negative streak of his coaching career. The team is in the process of rebuilding, with a new project focused on young players who lack experience.
Unfortunately, this inexperience has contributed to the team’s current record of fifteen consecutive losses in the NBA. The most recent loss was a resounding 102-118 defeat at the hands of the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. This loss leaves Popovich and his team just one and a half games behind the Houston Rockets, who are currently at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. The upcoming game at the AT&T Center could be an opportunity for the Spurs to turn their fortunes around.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite their home court advantage, this will not be an easy stop for San Antonio. This is evidenced by five consecutive losses at their home stadium: twenty-one in total so far this season.
As if that weren’t enough, the Texas natives are the franchise that allows the most points, with an average of 122.9 per game. All these records make for a complicated night for the home team in this promising Pacers vs Spurs. For this reason, at JefeBet we are betting on a comfortable win in favor of Indiana.
Prediction: Indiana Pacers Spread.
