Friday, January 22, 2016

Oracle Arena

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The Indiana Pacers travel to Oracle Arena to play the Golden State Warriors on Friday, January 22, 2016. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 12 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 215.5.

The Pacers come into this game with an overall record of 23-19 and a road record of 10-13. They are 3rd in the Central Division. They currently have a point differential of 3.1 as they are averaging 102.5 points per game while giving up 99.5 per contest. The Warriors have an overall record of 39-4 and a home record of 19-0. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 114.6 points per game and surrendering 102.4, good for a point differential of 12.1.

Paul George comes into this contest averaging 23.7 points per game while playing 35.5 minutes per night so far this season for the Pacers. He pulls down 7.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 41% while his free throw percentage is currently at 85%. George Hill averages 12.8 points per game in 35.1 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.1 assists per contest and 4.1 rebounds per game for Indiana. His field goal percentage is 45% for the year while his free throw percentage is 73%.

Stephen Curry averages 29.9 points per game while playing 33.9 minutes per contest this year for the Warriors. He grabs 5.3 rebounds per game and has 6.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage currently is at 91%. Klay Thompson averages 20.6 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 32.9 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.9 rebounds per contest and 2.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 82%.

Indiana averages 102.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 9th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 3.1 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them ranked 13th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 16th in the league. They average 52.2 rebounds per game and 20.2 assists per game which ranks them 14th and 25th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 24th with 15.3 per game. The Pacers allow 99.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 10th and 6th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 54.2 rebounds a game which ranks 26th and they give up 20.2 assists per contest which puts them in 4th place in the league. They force 16.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 3rd in the league.

Golden State averages 114.6 points per game this year which ranks them 1st in the league. Their average scoring margin is 12.1 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a team which has them sitting in the 2nd spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 42% which is good for 1st in the NBA. They average 54.5 rebounds per game and 28.9 assists per contest which ranks them 5th and 1st respectively. In the turnover department the Warriors rank 23rd with 15.3 per game. The Warriors allow 102.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 18th in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc ranking them 3rd and 1st in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 53 rebounds a game which ranks 22nd and they give up 21.2 assists per contest which puts them in 12th place in the league. The Warriors force 14.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 15th in the NBA.

Indiana Pacers Betting Trends

The Indiana Pacers are 22-20-0 against the spread

The Indiana Pacers are 19-23-0 against the over/under

Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 25-16-2 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 26-17-0 against the over/under

Indiana Pacers Injuries

01/21/16 C Ian Mahinmi Ankle "?" Friday vs. Golden State
01/20/16 PG George Hill Personal expected to miss Friday vs. Golden State
01/14/16 PG Rodney Stuckey Foot out indefinitely

Golden State Warriors Injuries

01/21/16 F Draymond Green Head probable Friday vs. Indiana
01/21/16 F James Michael McAdoo Toe doubtful Friday vs. Indiana

Tony's Pick: Take Golden State

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