San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 23, 2025

The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs start a two-game mini-series in Paris on Thursday afternoon. The NBA calls the location a neutral site, but everyone knows the crowd will be a pro-Spurs throng because of French superstar Victor Wembanyama. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and his team are embracing the pressure and hostility of the fans when the game starts.

"Wemby" will play in front of an adoring crowd that serenaded him with MVP chants last August. The 7-foot-3 center couldn’t lead his team past Team USA in the gold medal match but he was celebrated by his countryman. Spurs practices have reportedly been packed as the fans eagerly anticipate his appearance on home soil.

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

The Accor Arena in Paris, France will host the Pacers-Spurs showdown. Basketball fans can stream the action via the NBA League Pass and NBA TV online.

Moneyline: Spurs (+130) vs. Pacers (-155)

Odds: Pacers Spurs (+3.0) vs. Pacers (-3.0)

Total: (O/U): Spurs (o230.0 -110) vs. Pacers (u230.0 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers preview

The San Antonio Spurs head into the Pacers game on a three-game losing streak and are 2-6 in January. They have lost by an average of 21.0 points during their skid. The change of scenery that will be dominated by a pro-Spurs crowd could give the struggling team a boost.

Victor Wembanyama will grab the limelight. Although he has struggled in January, he expressed readiness to carry his team on his back. The fans can’t wait to see him do that on Thursday.

Tyrese Haliburton won an Olympic gold medal the last time he was at the Accor Arena. Haliburton took a backseat to his more popular teammates in August, but he is the superstar for the Indiana Pacers in his return to Paris. The Pacers can ruin the party if they can execute well on both ends against the Spurs.

Unlike the Spurs, the Pacers are surging in January. They are 8-1 this month, their only loss coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 11. Indiana is the favorite to roll to another victory.

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers predicted starting lineups

Spurs

PG: Chris Paul | PG: Stephon Castle | SG: Devin Vassell | PF: Harrison Barnes | C: Victor Wembanyama

Pacers

PG: Tyrese Haliburton | PG: Andrew Nembhard | SG: Bennedict Mathurin | PF: Pascal Siakam | C: Myles Turner

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers betting tips

The San Antonio Spurs’ struggles in January are closely related to Victor Wembanyama’s rough month. From 28.5 points per game in December, the Frenchman is averaging 20.5 ppg to start 2025.

Wemby does not want to disappoint his hordes of fans, making it likely he will top his 26.5 (O/U) points prop.

Pascal Siakam struggled against the Spurs last season, averaging 14.5 ppg on 41.4% shooting, including 25.0% from deep. Jeremy Sochan might still not play to shadow him but Siakam could still fail to top his 20.5 (O/U) points prop.

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers prediction

Thursday’s matchup will not be a usual game for the struggling San Antonio Spurs. Victor Wembanyama has repeatedly proven that he can play well under the brightest lights with intense pressure. The Frenchman could carry his team to a win against the surging Indiana Pacers.