The Indiana Pacers storm into Sacramento tonight to battle the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET in a cross-conference showdown that’s lighting up betting boards. With the game underway, the SportsLine Projection Model—boasting a 67-41 record on top picks this season—has crunched this NBA matchup 10,000 times. We’ve got the latest odds, a score prediction, the best bets to cash in on, and a deep dive into their last 10 head-to-head clashes to steer your wagers.
Pacers Rolling, Kings Rebounding
The Pacers (41-33) are riding high after a 132-111 thrashing of the Timberwolves on Saturday, their fifth win in six games. Tyrese Haliburton’s dishing 10.5 assists per game, and Pascal Siakam’s 21-point average have Indy’s offense humming (2nd in the league at 120.5 points). Meanwhile, the Kings (44-29), fifth in the West, snapped a two-game skid with a 117-113 win over the Jazz on Sunday. De’Aaron Fox (27.1 points) and Domantas Sabonis (13.8 rebounds) are clicking under interim coach Doug Christie, but Sacramento’s defense (16th, 114.2 points allowed) could be Indy’s opening. Who’s got the edge tonight?
Odds and Betting Lines
SportsLine odds list the Pacers as 8.5-point road favorites, with the over/under at 235.5 points. Money line has Indiana at -375 (risk $375 to win $100) and Sacramento at +290 (risk $100 to win $290). Indy’s 6-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 road games faces off against the Kings’ 4-6 ATS at home over the same stretch. The model’s leaning Over, projecting 239 points, and it’s locked in a spread pick hitting over 60% of the time—head to SportsLine for the details.
Pacers vs. Kings: Last 10 Matchups
The Pacers have dominated this rivalry lately, taking 7 of the last 10. Here’s a look at their recent history:
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2025 | Kings | Pacers | 126-121 | Pacers |
| December 1, 2024 | Pacers | Kings | 118-109 | Pacers |
| February 8, 2024 | Pacers | Kings | 133-122 | Pacers |
| January 18, 2024 | Kings | Pacers | 126-121 | Kings |
| February 3, 2023 | Pacers | Kings | 107-104 | Pacers |
| December 10, 2022 | Pacers | Kings | 118-109 | Kings |
| November 30, 2022 | Kings | Pacers | 137-114 | Kings |
| March 23, 2022 | Pacers | Kings | 110-109 | Pacers |
| January 14, 2022 | Pacers | Kings | 119-105 | Pacers |
| November 7, 2021 | Kings | Pacers | 94-91 | Pacers |
Note: Stats reflect regular season games. Indy’s 7-3 edge includes a 126-121 road win earlier this season on Jan. 18.
Why the Model Favors One Side
With over $10,000 in profit for $100 bettors since 2018-19, the SportsLine model’s got a sharp read. Indy’s league-leading offense faces a Kings D that’s middling at best, and Haliburton’s playmaking could exploit Sacramento’s 18th-ranked assist defense (26.1 allowed). The Kings counter with Fox’s speed and Sabonis’ boards, but their 2-5 record against top-10 offenses this year tilts the scales. The model sees Indy covering in over 60% of sims—visit SportsLine for the exact pick.
Best Bets to Target
The game’s live, but there’s still time to bet smart. Over 235.5 is a strong play—both teams rank top-10 in pace, and Indy’s recent road games have soared past 240. Player prop? Haliburton’s over 10.5 assists (-110) looks golden; he’s cleared it in six of his last eight. This one’s a points party—get in on it!