Free Daily NCAAB Lock Pick, Wednesday January 17th: Texas Tech vs Houston 9:00pm ET
CLICK TO SEE PICK NOW
Indiana Pacers (23-17) vs. Sacramento Kings (23-17)
The 2023-24 NBA season goes on Thursday, January 18, with the five-game slate, including the cross-conference showdown at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, so here’s the best Pacers vs. Kings pick.
Indiana meets Sacramento for the first time this term. They split a two-game series in 2022-23, with each team emerging victorious on the home court, and the Kings destroyed the Pacers 137-114 in Sacramento.
Want more winners in the NBA? Go here for more NBA Picks!
The Indiana Pacers (23-17; 22-17-1 ATS) continue their six-game road trip which started with a 126-108 victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Since then, the Pacers have dropped two straight contests at the Denver Nuggets 117-109 and the Utah Jazz 132-105.
Last Monday, the Pacers were routed by the Jazz, who made 55.6% of their field goals. Indiana shot just 40.0% from the field (9-for-31 from deep) while posting 18 offensive rebounds and a 27/14 assist-to-turnover ratio. Buddy Hield and Andrew Nembhard accounted for 14 points apiece, and Jalen Smith added 12 points and six rebounds.
early defensive work ??
Jalen Smith blocks the shot and Myles Turner with the save. Buddy Hield finishes for the wide-open three. pic.twitter.com/Vrj6hx8GK7
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 16, 2024
The Pacers are tied with the New York Knicks for the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference. Indiana leads the NBA in adjusted offensive efficiency (122.1 points per 100 possessions) while ranking 26th in adjusted defensive efficiency (120.0).
If you want to make more money, check out the best betting sites anywhere.