Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

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The Golden State Warriors travel to Bankers Life Fieldhouse to play the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 6.5 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 211.5.

The Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 22-0 and a road record of 12-0. They are 1st in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of 14.9 as they are averaging 115.1 points per game while giving up 100.2 per contest. The Pacers have an overall record of 12-7 and a home record of 6-2. They currently are 3rd in the Central Division. They are averaging 103.3 points per game and surrendering 98.2, good for a point differential of 5.1.

Stephen Curry comes into this contest averaging 32.4 points per game while playing 34.3 minutes per night so far this season for the Warriors. He pulls down 4.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 53% while his free throw percentage is currently at 91%. Klay Thompson averages 17.2 points per game in 31.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.3 assists per contest and 3.4 rebounds per game for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 45% for the year while his free throw percentage is 85%.

Paul George averages 27.6 points per game while playing 36.4 minutes per contest this year for the Pacers. He grabs 8.2 rebounds per game and has 4.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage currently is at 84%. George Hill averages 12.8 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 35.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 4 rebounds per contest and 3.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage is 75%.

Golden State averages 115.1 points per contest this season which ranks them 1st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 14.9 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a team which has them ranked 1st. Behind the arc they shoot 44% which is good for 1st in the league. They average 54.2 rebounds per game and 28.9 assists per game which ranks them 8th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 24th with 16 per game. The Warriors allow 100.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 15th in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc ranking them 6th and 2nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 51.3 rebounds a game which ranks 6th and they give up 20.5 assists per contest which puts them in 10th place in the league. They force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 18th in the league.

Indiana averages 103.3 points per game this year which ranks them 5th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 5.1 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them sitting in the 16th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 40% which is good for 2nd in the NBA. They average 52.7 rebounds per game and 20.6 assists per contest which ranks them 18th and 18th respectively. In the turnover department the Pacers rank 19th with 15.4 per game. The Pacers allow 98.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 9th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 11th and 10th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 54.9 rebounds a game which ranks 26th and they give up 20 assists per contest which puts them in 4th place in the league. The Pacers force 17.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 2nd in the NBA.

Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 15-7-0 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 13-9-0 against the over/under

Indiana Pacers Betting Trends

The Indiana Pacers are 12-7-0 against the spread

The Indiana Pacers are 10-9-0 against the over/under

Golden State Warriors Injuries

11/29/15 F Harrison Barnes Ankle out indefinitely
10/29/15 F Kevon Looney Hip out indefinitely

Indiana Pacers Injuries

11/13/15 F Myles Turner Thumb expected to miss 4-6 weeks

Josh's Pick: Take Indiana

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