The San Antonio Spurs travel to Indianapolis to take on an Indiana Pacers team mired in a losing streak. While the Spurs will be without their franchise cornerstone, they are still favored against a Pacers squad that has been identified as one of the league’s worst-performing teams.
1. Game Overview
- Matchup: San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM EST
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- TV Schedule: NBA League Pass
2. Team Form and Analysis
The San Antonio Spurs enter this contest following a recent victory over the New York Knicks. However, that win was costly as it saw their star rookie, Victor Wembanyama, exit with an injury. The team will now look to start a winning streak without him, a significant challenge for a developing squad.
The Indiana Pacers are in the midst of a severe slump, having lost their last five consecutive games. According to StatMuse, they are 0-5 in that stretch. Their most recent defeat was a narrow 112-110 loss to the Orlando Magic on December 31, continuing a trend of being unable to close out games. Labeled by some analysts as the “league-worst Pacers,” the team is struggling to find any positive momentum as they head into this matchup.
3. Injury Report
Both teams will be without their respective star players.
- San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama is OUT for Friday’s game after suffering a hyperextended knee in the team’s recent win over the Knicks.
- Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton is OUT as he continues his comeback from injury, with a reported return not expected until later in January.
4. Betting Odds Breakdown
- Moneyline/Spread: Spurs -6
- Total (Over/Under): 238.5
The betting line lists the San Antonio Spurs as 6-point favorites on the road. This means for a bet on the Spurs to win, they must defeat the Pacers by more than 6 points. A bet on the Pacers (+6) would win if they either win the game outright or lose by 5 points or fewer. The total, or Over/Under, is set at 238.5 points, indicating that oddsmakers expect a high-scoring affair. Bettors can wager on whether the combined final score of both teams will be over or under that number.
5. Prediction
Despite being on the road and without their best player in Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are still favored for a reason. The Indiana Pacers are in a state of disarray, riding a five-game losing streak and also playing without their star, Tyrese Haliburton. The betting line of -6 against a team on its home court is a strong indictment of the Pacers’ current level of play. While the Spurs will miss Wembanyama’s production on both ends of the floor, the Pacers’ abysmal form suggests they are not in a position to capitalize. Expect San Antonio to secure a victory against a struggling opponent.
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs 121, Indiana Pacers 112
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