After a rough patch over the last couple of weeks, the Golden State Warriors came alive on Tuesday with a 102-86 home win against the Pistons.  Next up for the Warriors is the Indiana Pacers who are playing the second half of a back-to-back following their 111-104 win against the Lakers on Wednesday.

Golden State is a heavy 11.5-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 217.5.

Pacers vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds

This concludes the season series between these teams.  The Warriors downed the Pacers 102-100 in Indiana on Dec. 13, despite Domantas Sabonis dropping a game-high 30 points for the Pacers.  Sports Interaction bettors are backing Golden State at about a 90 per cent rate, while 75 per cent of action is taking the Over.

Indiana comes into Thursday’s contest with 10 losses in their last 12 games.  Their win in L.A. broke an eight-game losing streak on the road.  They’re 22-22-1 against the spread this year, including 9-12 ATS on the road.  The total has gone Under in four of the Pacers’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.

The Warriors have been dominant at home, winning 19 of 21 games at Chase Center this season.  They’ve been a decent cover option, going 25-17-2 ATS overall, but they’ve failed to cover in six of their last nine games.  The total has gone Under in four of Golden State’s last five games against Indiana.

Indiana Pacers

After losing to the Clippers on Monday, the Pacers got back on track by beating L.A.’s other team on Wednesday.  Caris LeVert shared a game-high 30 points with LeBron James and also added eight rebounds.  LeVert set a franchise record by scoring 22 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter.  Sabonis helped out against the Lakers, finishing with a triple-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.  Malcolm Brogdon scored 19 points despite being on a minutes restriction because of a sore Achilles, which will certainly carry over against Golden State.

The win came at a cost, with Sabonis suffering what is reportedly a significant ankle sprain.  The injury comes at a bad time for the Pacers as they’re already missing Myles Turner, who is out with a stress reaction in his left foot.  There’s been no timeline on when Sabonis or Turner will return to the lineup.

Golden State Warriors

It was vintage Splash Brothers on Tuesday against Detroit.  Klay Thompson scored a game-high 21 points and nailed three 3-points, while Steph Curry added 18 points and eight assists with four 3’s.  It was a sign that Thompson is returning to form after missing over two full years with injuries and surgeries.  Curry, who averages a team-high 26.0 points per game, was returning to the lineup after a one-game absence because of a hand injury.

Canadian Andrew Wiggins was also in the mix on Tuesday, finishing with 19 points.  Wiggins is second on Golden State with 18.5 ppg and looks like he’s finally found a comfortable situation with the Warriors.  Draymond Green will miss a sixth straight game with a left calf injury.  The Warriors are being cautious with Green, who averages 7.9 ppg and leads the team in rebounds (7.6), assists (7.4) and blocks (1.2).

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Pacers vs. Warriors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Pacers Team Leaders

IND

Points	Malcolm Brogdon 19.08
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton 9.58
Rebounds	Jalen Smith 7.64
FG%	Reggie Perry 100
Steals	Tyrese Haliburton 1.85
Blocks	Myles Turner 2.81

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

IND

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

IND

Points	Malcolm Brogdon 19.08
Assists	Tyrese Haliburton 9.58
Rebounds	Jalen Smith 7.64
FG%	Reggie Perry 100
Steals	Tyrese Haliburton 1.85
Blocks	Myles Turner 2.81

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

IND

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

Injuries

Indiana

Jalen Smith (PF)

Out Sun Groin - 08 / 04 / 22

Malcolm Brogdon (SG)

Out indefinitely Back - 04 / 04 / 22

Goga Bitadze (C)

Out Sun Foot - 03 / 04 / 22

Goga Bitadze (C)

Prob Sun Foot - 02 / 04 / 22

Goga Bitadze (C)

Prob Fri Foot - 31 / 03 / 22

Malcolm Brogdon (SG)

Out Sun Rest - 31 / 03 / 22

Goga Bitadze (C)

Prob Wed Foot - 29 / 03 / 22

Malcolm Brogdon (SG)

Out Wed Rest - 29 / 03 / 22

Oshae Brissett (PF)

Prob Fri Back - 28 / 03 / 22

Malcolm Brogdon (SG)

Out Mon Conditioning - 26 / 03 / 22

Golden State

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22

Injuries

Indiana

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jalen Smith (PF)	Out Sun	Groin - 08 / 04 / 22	2-0	2-0	+ -
Smith sat out the last contest with a sore left groin, and he will not face the Nets on Sunday.
Malcolm Brogdon (SG)	Out indefinitely	Back - 04 / 04 / 22	2-1	3-0	+ -
Brogdon is is out of action due to lower-back soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Goga Bitadze (C)	Out Sun	Foot - 03 / 04 / 22	3-1	4-0	+ -
Bitadze has missed the previous two games with right foot soreness, and he will not be available for Sunday's clash with the Nets.
Goga Bitadze (C)	Prob Sun	Foot - 02 / 04 / 22	3-1	4-0	+ -
Bitadze has a sore right foot, but it is likely that he will face the Pistons on Sunday.
Goga Bitadze (C)	Prob Fri	Foot - 31 / 03 / 22	4-1	5-0	+ -
Bitadze is hampered by a sore right foot, but he is likely to dress for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Malcolm Brogdon (SG)	Out Sun	Rest - 31 / 03 / 22	4-1	5-0	+ -
Brogdon will receive a day of rest, and he will not suit up Sunday versus the Pistons.
Goga Bitadze (C)	Prob Wed	Foot - 29 / 03 / 22	4-2	6-0	+ -
Bitadze has a sore right foot, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Malcolm Brogdon (SG)	Out Wed	Rest - 29 / 03 / 22	4-2	6-0	+ -
Brogdon will not face the Nuggets on Wednesday, as he will receive a day of rest.
Oshae Brissett (PF)	Prob Fri	Back - 28 / 03 / 22	4-3	6-1	+ -
Brissett has sat out the last two games with a sore lower-back, but he is expected to suit up for Friday's matchup against the Celtics.
Malcolm Brogdon (SG)	Out Mon	Conditioning - 26 / 03 / 22	4-4	6-2	+ -
Brogdon sat out the last game for conditioning purposes, and he will not take on the Hawks on Monday.

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Ques Thurs	Foot - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Mon	Foot - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Mon	Knee - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Fri	Foot - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Wed	Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Foot - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Sun	Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.