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As the Indiana Pacers prepare to face off against the San Antonio Spurs on January 2, 2026, fans can anticipate a compelling matchup at the Pacers’ home venue. The Pacers are currently struggling, having lost all of their last five games, highlighting potential issues on both ends of the court. Their recent form may hinder their ability to generate offensive momentum, placing extra pressure on their defense.
Conversely, the Spurs are riding a wave of confidence, having secured victories in three of their last five outings. This strong recent performance indicates a more cohesive unit, capable of executing their game plan effectively. San Antonio’s tactical strengths lie in their ability to exploit defensive lapses, and they will likely look to maintain this trend against a Pacers team that has shown vulnerability.
According to bookmakers, the odds favor the Spurs, with an away win priced at 1.48 compared to the Pacers’ 2.73 for a home victory. Our predictive model suggests a 33.5% chance of a home win versus a 66.5% chance for an away win, forecasting a closely contested match with a predicted final score of 118:124. While the Spurs seem poised for victory, the unpredictable nature of basketball means outcomes can shift dramatically.
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| Indiana 35.1% |
San Antonio 64.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 117:123
Outrights of NBA San Antonio Spurs: 6.6% Indiana Pacers: 0.06%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 1.48 | |||
| 2.91 | 1.48 | |||
| 2.65 | 1.47 | |||
| 2.65 | 1.48 | |||
| 2.75 | 1.45 |
Latest Results
| 31.12.25 Indiana Pacers – Orlando Magic – 110:112 29.12.25 Houston Rockets – Indiana Pacers – 126:119 27.12.25 Miami Heat – Indiana Pacers – 142:116 26.12.25 Indiana Pacers – Boston Celtics – 122:140 23.12.25 Indiana Pacers – Milwaukee Bucks – 94:111 |
31.12.25 San Antonio Spurs – New York Knicks – 134:132 29.12.25 San Antonio Spurs – Cleveland Cavaliers – 101:113 27.12.25 San Antonio Spurs – Utah Jazz – 114:127 25.12.25 Oklahoma City Thunder – San Antonio Spurs – 102:117 23.12.25 San Antonio Spurs – Oklahoma City Thunder – 130:110 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.10.25 San Antonio Spurs – Indiana Pacers – 133:104 13.10.25 Indiana Pacers – San Antonio Spurs – 108:124 25.01.25 San Antonio Spurs – Indiana Pacers – 98:136 23.01.25 Indiana Pacers – San Antonio Spurs – 110:140 03.03.24 San Antonio Spurs – Indiana Pacers – 117:105 |
Standings
2025/26
Western Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 34 | 29 | 5 | 4153:3656 | 0.853 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 33 | 24 | 9 | 3958:3768 | 0.727 |
| 3 | Denver Nuggets | 33 | 23 | 10 | 4129:3894 | 0.697 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 31 | 21 | 10 | 3736:3455 | 0.677 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Lakers | 31 | 20 | 11 | 3622:3635 | 0.645 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 21 | 13 | 4038:3896 | 0.618 |
| 7 | Phoenix Suns | 33 | 19 | 14 | 3797:3754 | 0.576 |
| 8 | Golden State Warriors | 34 | 18 | 16 | 3930:3857 | 0.529 |
| 9 | Memphis Grizzlies | 33 | 15 | 18 | 3824:3846 | 0.455 |
| 10 | Portland Trail Blazers | 34 | 14 | 20 | 3950:4088 | 0.412 |
| 11 | Utah Jazz | 32 | 12 | 20 | 3854:4068 | 0.375 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Clippers | 32 | 11 | 21 | 3588:3648 | 0.344 |
| 13 | Dallas Mavericks | 35 | 12 | 23 | 3975:4125 | 0.343 |
| 14 | Sacramento Kings | 33 | 8 | 25 | 3664:4037 | 0.242 |
| 15 | New Orleans Pelicans | 35 | 8 | 27 | 4046:4309 | 0.229 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 34 | 25 | 9 | 4043:3836 | 0.735 |
| 2 | New York Knicks | 33 | 23 | 10 | 3998:3783 | 0.697 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics | 32 | 20 | 12 | 3741:3544 | 0.625 |
| 4 | Toronto Raptors | 35 | 20 | 15 | 3984:3938 | 0.571 |
| 5 | Philadelphia 76ers | 32 | 18 | 14 | 3732:3713 | 0.563 |
| 6 | Miami Heat | 34 | 19 | 15 | 4110:3991 | 0.559 |
| 7 | Orlando Magic | 34 | 19 | 15 | 3965:3908 | 0.559 |
| 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 19 | 16 | 4187:4100 | 0.543 |
| 9 | Chicago Bulls | 33 | 16 | 17 | 3919:4036 | 0.485 |
| 10 | Atlanta Hawks | 35 | 16 | 19 | 4174:4204 | 0.457 |
| 11 | Milwaukee Bucks | 34 | 14 | 20 | 3843:3940 | 0.412 |
| 12 | Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 11 | 22 | 3821:3925 | 0.333 |
| 13 | Brooklyn Nets | 31 | 10 | 21 | 3386:3537 | 0.323 |
| 14 | Washington Wizards | 32 | 8 | 24 | 3622:3989 | 0.250 |
| 15 | Indiana Pacers | 34 | 6 | 28 | 3742:4051 | 0.176 |
NBA Outrights
1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.03 (42.36%)
2. Denver Nuggets: 9.25 (9.27%)
3. New York Knicks: 12.5 (6.86%)
4. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.6%)
5. Houston Rockets: 14.5 (5.92%)
6. Cleveland Cavaliers: 21 (4.09%)
7. Detroit Pistons: 22 (3.9%)
8. Los Angeles Lakers: 23 (3.73%)
9. Boston Celtics: 24.5 (3.5%)
10. Golden State Warriors: 33.5 (2.56%)
11. Minnesota Timberwolves: 33.5 (2.56%)
12. Orlando Magic: 38.5 (2.23%)
13. Philadelphia 76ers: 58.5 (1.47%)
14. Atlanta Hawks: 78.5 (1.09%)
15. Miami Heat: 84 (1.02%)
16. Los Angeles Clippers: 113.5 (0.76%)
17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.57%)
18. Milwaukee Bucks: 176 (0.49%)
19. Dallas Mavericks: 501 (0.17%)
20. Phoenix Suns: 626 (0.14%)
21. Chicago Bulls: 751 (0.11%)
22. Memphis Grizzlies: 1001 (0.09%)
23. New Orleans Pelicans: 1001 (0.09%)
24. Portland Trail Blazers: 1126 (0.08%)
25. Charlotte Hornets: 1251 (0.07%)
26. Washington Wizards: 1501 (0.06%)
27. Brooklyn Nets: 1501 (0.06%)
28. Utah Jazz: 1501 (0.06%)
29. Indiana Pacers: 1501 (0.06%)
30. Sacramento Kings: 1501 (0.06%)
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