by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Oct 20, 2022
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, October 2, 2022
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Where to Watch: BSSW
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Spurs +3, Pacers -3; Over/Under: 230.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Spurs +3, Pacers -3; Over/Under: 230.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Spurs +3.5, Pacers -3.5; Over/Under: 230.5 points
Season Record
San Antonio Spurs: 0-1 (5th place, Southwest Division)
Indiana Pacers: 0-1 (5th place, Central Division)
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San Antonio Spurs: 0-1 last 1
Indiana Pacers: 0-1 last 1
San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers Preview and Analysis
The Spurs are coming into this game with a 0-1 record overall and they are playing their 1st road game of the season here. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Charlotte Hornets in their last game. Keldon Johnson led the team in points in that game with 20 while Jakob Poeltl and Tre Jones each were next on the team with 14 points. Joshua Primo led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Keldon Johnson led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 40.4% from the field, 20.6% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 102 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 129 PPG against them. The Spurs have an ATS record of 0-1 this season and their O/U record is 1-0.
The Pacers are coming into this game with a 0-1 record overall and they are 0-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Washington Wizards in their last game. Tyrese Haliburton led the team in points in that game with 26 while Bennedict Mathurin was next on the team with 19 points. Tyrese Haliburton led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Buddy Hield led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 40.2% from the field, 35.7% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 107 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 114 PPG against them. The Pacers have an ATS record of 0-1 this season and their O/U record is 0-1.
Spurs vs Pacers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Pacers listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pacers opened their season with a loss to the Wizards and that was their home opener too, but they will be coming to bounce back at home here and they are getting one of the worst teams in the NBA rolling into town here. The Spurs opened their season with a loss but they lost at home to the Hornets by almost 30 points and the Hornets are no elite team in the NBA. Now the Spurs have to play their 1st road game of the season with a lot of young players still trying to find their groove and the Pacers actually have a lot of good young players on their team from last season. Haliburton had a big game on opening night and he will be looking to go off again leading this team to their 1st win of the season here at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pacers to cover the spread in this game.
Spurs Pacers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, October 2, 2022 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Pacers 112 Spurs 102.
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NBA Betting Trends
San Antonio Spurs: 33-22 ATS as a road underdog. 26-16 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more. 186-135 OVER after a loss by 10 points or more.
Indiana Pacers: 21-34 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 17-25 ATS as a home favorite. 95-62 OVER in all games.
Key Injuries
San Antonio Spurs: None.
Indiana Pacers: M. Turner (C) Late Oct - Ankle. D. Theis (PF) Ques Fri - Knee. T. Queen (SG) Ques Fri - Concussion.
Notable Quotes
“You start with the fact that we got thumped and you don’t avoid it, you don’t hide from it. We got our butts kicked. And from there, you can look to improve.” - Gregg Popovich after his team’s loss against the Hornets on Wednesday.
“I thought our guys really competed. We made mistakes — a lot of them were at inopportune times, but our spirit was good and we certainly can, and will, get better.” - Rick Carlisle after his team’s loss against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
San Antonio Spurs
PG Tre Jones
SG Devin Vassell
SF Jeremy Sochan
PF Keldon Johnson
C Jakob Poeltl
Indiana Pacers
PG Tyrese Haliburton
SG Chris Duarte
SF Buddy Hield
PF Jalen Smith
C Terry Taylor
Statistical Leaders
San Antonio Spurs
PPG: K. Johnson (20)
APG: J. Primo (5)
Reb/G: K. Johnson (11)
Indiana Pacers
PPG: T. Haliburton (26)
APG: T. Haliburton (7)
Reb/G: B. Hield (10)
Coaches:
San Antonio Spurs: Gregg Popovich (27th season)
Indiana Pacers: Rick Carlisle (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
